Bhutan Festivals Calendar 2024

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 2024 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.

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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.

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Name Town Start Date End Date
Punakha Drubchen Punakha Feb 12, 2024 Feb 14, 2024
Punakha Tshechu Punakha Feb 15, 2024 Feb 17, 2024
Tharpaling Thongdrol Bumthang Feb 19, 2024 Feb 19, 2024
Gasa Tshechu Gasa Mar 14, 2024 Mar 16, 2024
Talo Tshechu Punakha Mar 21, 2024 Mar 23, 2024
Zhemgang Tshechu Zhemgang Mar 14, 2024 Mar 17, 2024
Gomphukora Trashigang Mar 14, 2024 Mar 16, 2024
Paro Tshechu Paro Mar 17, 2024 Mar 21, 2024
Chhorten Kora Trashi Yangtse Mar 21, 2024 & Apr 05, 2024
Domkhar Tshechu Bumthang Apr 14, 2024 Apr 16, 2024
Ura Yakchoe Bumthang Apr 16, 2024 Apr 20, 2024
Rhododendron Festival Thimphu Apr 19, 2024 Apr 21, 2024
Nimalung Tshechu Bumthang Jul 10, 2024 Jul 11, 2024
Kurjey Tshechu Bumthang Jul 11, 2024 Jul 11, 2024
Haa Summer Festival Haa Valley Jul 13, 2024 Jul 14, 2024
Mushroom Festival Thimphu Aug 15, 2024 Aug 16, 2024
Masutaki Mushroom Festival Bumthang Aug 23, 2024 Aug 24, 2024
Tour of the Dragon (Bicycle Race) Bumthang Sep 07, 2024 Sep 07, 2024
Thimphu Drubchen Thimphu Oct 04, 2024 Oct 04, 2024
Wangdue Tshechu Wangdue Phodrang Oct 05, 2024 Oct 07, 2024
Tamshing Phala Chhoepa Bumthang Oct 07 2024 Oct 09, 2024
Thimphu Tshechu Thimphu Oct 08, 2024 Oct 10, 2024
Gangtey Tshechu Wangdue Phodrang Oct 10, 2024 Oct 13, 2024
Thangbi Mani Bumthang Oct 10, 2024 Oct 13, 2024
Jakar Tshechu Bumthang Nov 04, 2024 Nov 07, 2024
Chhukha Tshechu Chukha Nov 06, 2024 Nov 08, 2024
Dechenphu Tshechu Thimphu Nov 08, 2024 Nov 08, 2024
Pemagatshel Tshechu Pemagatshel Nov 23, 2024 Nov 25, 2024
Black Necked Crane Festival Gangtey Nov 11, 2024 Nov 11, 2024
Jambay Lhakhang Drup Bumthang Nov 13, 2024 Nov 26, 2024
Prakhar Duchhoed Bumthang Nov 14, 2024 Nov 16, 2024
Mongar Tshechu Mongar Dec 01, 2024 Dec 03, 2024
Trashigang Tshechu Pemagatshel Dec 01, 2024 Dec 03 2024
Nalakhar Tshechu Bumthang Dec 10, 2024 Dec 10, 2024
Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham Bumthang Dec 07, 2024 Dec 07, 2024
Trongsa Tsechu Trongsa Dec 11, 2024 Dec 13, 2024
Druk Wangyel Tshechu Thimphu Dec 13, 2024 Dec 13, 2024
Lhuentse Tshechu Lhuentse Dec 11,2024 Dec 13, 2024
Nabji Lhakhang Drup Trongsa Jan 06, 2024 Jan 07, 2024