Bhutan Festivals Calendar 2025
Festivals in the Land of the Thunder Dragon are rich and happy expressions of its ancient Buddhist culture. These festivals are held in all districts in honour of Guru Rinpoche, the saint who introduced Buddhism to Bhutan in the 8th century. Tsechus are held on auspicious days and months in the Bhutanese calendar, and last up to four days in which a series of highly stylised masked dance rituals are performed.
Major festivals in Bhutan offer unique Bhutan festival experiences, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the spiritual and cultural essence of the country. Each festival, while sharing common religious and cultural themes, has its own distinct character and set of traditions, often reflected in the elaborate costumes and masks worn by the performers.
The 2025 festival calendar will undoubtedly showcase these significant cultural spectacles, providing locals and tourists alike with opportunities to experience the rich tapestry of Bhutanese culture and spirituality.
Bhutan Festivals are also a big family and social occasions. People dress up in their finest clothes and most resplendent jewelry of coral and turquoise. They pack picnic lunches in their traditional bamboo baskets and stay all day at the festivals which are usually held in the dzongs (fortresses) or at monasteries.
Tentative-Festival-Dates-2025
Name | Town | Start Date | End Date |
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Punakha Drubchen | Punakha | Feb 24, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 |
Punakha Tshechu | Punakha | Feb 27, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 |
Talo Tshechu | Punakha | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 28, 2026 |
Zhemgang Tshechu | Zhemgang | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 28, 2026 |
Gasa Tshechu | Gasa | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 28, 2026 |
Gom Kora | Trashigang | Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 28, 2026 |
Paro Tshechu | Paro | Mar 29, 2026 | Apr 04, 2026 |
Rhododendron Festival | Thimphu | Apr 13, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
Domkhar Tshechu | Bumthang | Apr 26, 2026 | Apr 28, 2026 |
Ura Yakchoe | Bumthang | Apr 28, 2026 | May 02, 2026 |
Nimalung Tshechu | Bumthang | Jun 22, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 |
Kurjey Tshechu | Bumthang | June 24, 2026 | June 24, 2026 |
Thimphu Drubchen | Thimphu | Sep 28, 2025 | Sep 28, 2025 |
Wangdue Tshechu | Wangdue Phodrang | Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 02, 2025 |
Thimphu Tshechu | Thimphu | Oct 02, 2025 | Oct 04, 2025 |
Gangtey Tshechu | Wangdue Phodrang | Oct 05, 2025 | Oct 07, 2025 |
Jhomolhari Mountain Festival | Thimphu | Oct 14, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 |
Jakar Tshechu | Bumthang | Oct 29, 2025 | Nov 01, 2025 |
Chhukha Tshechu | Chukha | Oct 29, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 |
Pemagatshel Tshechu | Pemagatshel | Oct 29, 2025 | Nov 02, 2025 |
Dechenphu Tshechu | Thimphu | Oct 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 |
Jambay Lhakhang Drup | Bumthang | Nov 05, 2025 | Nov 08, 2025 |
Prakhar Duchhoed | Bumthang | Nov 06, 2025 | Nov 08, 2025 |
Black Necked Crane Festival | Gangtey | Nov 11, 2025 | Nov 11, 2025 |
Mongar Tshechu | Mongar | Nov 28, 2025 | Nov 30, 2025 |
Trashigang Tshechu | Trashigang | Nov 29, 2025 | Dec 01, 2025 |
Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham | Bumthang | Dec 04, 2025 | Dec 04, 2025 |
Nalakhar Tshechu | Bumthang | Dec 04, 2025 | Dec 06, 2025 |
Druk Wangyel Tshechu | Thimphu | Dec 13, 2025 | Dec 13, 2025 |
Trongsa Tsechu | Trongsa | Dec 27, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 |