Bhutan Festival 2026

Name Town Start Date End Date
Lhamoi DromchhenTrongsaFeb 22, 2026Feb 24, 2026
Punakha DromchoePunakhaFeb 24, 2026Feb 26, 2026
Punakha TshechuPunakhaFeb 27, 2026Feb 28, 2026
Tharpaling ThongdrolBumthangMar 03, 2026
Tangsibi ManiBumthangMar 05, 2026Mar 06, 2026
Chhorten KoraTrashi YangtseMar 05, 2026Mar 19, 2026
GomphukoraTrashi YangtseMar 26, 2026Mar 28, 2026
Talo TshechuPunakhaMar 26, 2026Mar 28, 2026
Zhemgang TshechuZhemgangMar 26, 2026Mar 28, 2026
Gasa TshechuGasaMar 26, 2026Mar 28, 2026
Paro TshechuParoMar 29, 2026Apr 02, 2026
Rhododendron FestivalThimphuApr 13, 2026Apr 14, 2026
Domkhar TshechuBumthangApr 26, 2026Apr 28, 2026
Ura YakchoeBumthangApr 28, 2026May 02, 2026
Nimalung TshechuBumthangJun 22, 2026Jun 24, 2026
Kurjey TshechuBumthangJun 24, 2026
Tour of the Dragon (Mountain Bike Race)BumthangSep 05, 2026
Thimphu DrubchenThimphuSep 17, 2026
Wangdue TshechuWangdue PhodrangSep 19, 2026Sep 21, 2026
Haa TshechuHaa ValleySep 19, 2026Sep 21, 2026
Thimphu TshechuThimphuSep 21, 2026Sep 23, 2026
Tamshing Phala ChhoepaBumthangSep 21, 2026Sep 23, 2026
Gangtey TshechuWangdue PhodrangSep 24, 2026Sep 26, 2026
Thangbi MewangBumthangSep 26, 2026Sep 27, 2026
Jhomolhari Mountain FestivalThimphuOct 14, 2026Oct 15, 2026
Pemagatshel TshechuPemagatshelOct 18, 2026Oct 21, 2026
Jakar TshechuBumthangOct 18, 2026Oct 21, 2026
Chhukha TshechuChukhaOct 19, 2026Oct 21, 2026
Dechenphu TshechuThimphuOct 21, 2026
Jambay Lhakhang DrupBumthangOct 26, 2026Oct 29, 2026
Traakar DuchhoedBumthangOct 27, 2026Oct 29, 2026
Black Necked Crane FestivalWangdue PhodrangNov 11, 2026
Goenpai DrupchenTrongsaNov 14, 2026Nov 16, 2026
Phuntsholing TshechuChukhaNov 17, 2026Nov 19, 2026
Mongar TshechuMongarNov 17, 2026Nov 19, 2026
Trashigang TshechuTrashigangNov 18, 2026Nov 20, 2026
Jambay Lhakhang Singye ChamBumthangNov 24, 2026
Nalakhar TshechuBumthangNov 24, 2026Nov 26, 2026
Druk Wangyel TshechuThimphuDec 13, 2026
Trongsa TshechuTrongsaDec 17, 2026Dec 21, 2026
Lhuentse TshechuLhuentseDec 17, 2026Dec 21, 2026
Samdrupjongkhar TshechuSamdrup JongkharDec 22, 2026Dec 24, 2026
Nabji Lhakhang DrupTrongsaDec 22, 2026Dec 26, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Tshechu festivals honor Guru Rinpoche’s teachings, reinforcing community bonds, spiritual devotion, and Bhutan’s Buddhist heritage through sacred mask dances, rituals, and giant thangka displays.

Major Tshechus occur in Paro (March/April), Thimphu (Sept/Oct), Punakha (Feb/Mar), and Trongsa (Aug), each celebrated at district dzongs with traditional ceremonies and local variations.

Book through licensed tour operators for festival packages including accommodations, local guides, and cultural insights; arrive early to secure good viewing spots and respect dress codes at religious sites.

Wear modest attire covering shoulders and legs, remove hats and shoes at temple courtyards, carry warm layers for evenings, and follow local customs by observing dances quietly and refraining from flash photography.