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Bhutan Festival Calendar
Bhutan or the land of Thunder Dragon richly and happily celebrates its ancient Buddhist culture through colorful mask dances. Most of the festivals are held in honor of Guru Rinpoche which falls on 10th of Lunar Bhutan Festival Calendar. Your visit to Bhutan is incomplete if you cannot participate in one of the Bhutan Festivals. So check out the Bhutan festival Calendar for 2023 and Bhutan Festival date for 2024 so you can add at least one of the festivals in your Bhutan Tour Itinerary.
Bhutan Festival or Tshechu, the festival of mask dances, is one of the most vibrant legacies of Bhutan’s intangible cultural gems that dates back to as far as the 8th century. An Indian saint Guru Padmasambhava or Lotus-born , who is credited to have brought Tantric form of Buddhism in the country , is the propagator of these colorful mask dances.
The mask dance festivals are available throughout the year. So you can always check the Bhutan Festival Calendar below and try to add one in your Bhutan Tour Package.
The mask dance festivals celebrate the offset of the harvest season, meaning the barns are full and the skies sunny, or just before the dawn of a new spring season that precedes the bloom and color. The mask dance festival is celebrated as annual event throughout all 20 districts in the country and 3-5 days affair of Bhutan Festival Calendar date generally concludes with the unfurling of the Thongdrel , giant Buddhist applique, that are displayed only once in a year and is associated with bringing joy and fulfillment in one’s lives.
Things To Do in Bhutan Festival
Bhutanese festivals are a big attraction for solo travelers as well as for families. Especially during these festivals every Bhutanese coming for celebration wear their finest clothes. You too can try out Bhutanese Dress (Gho and Kira) and join the locals. You can also pack picnic lunches and stay all day at the festivals.
Detail View of Bhutan Festival Calendar 2023 and 2024
A detailed view of the Bhutan festival Calendar is below. Try to include one of the festivals in your itinerary if possible so you can Enjoy Bhutan Cultural extravaganza.
| FESTIVAL | PLACE | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Trongsa Tshechu | Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa (Thongdral on last day) | 30th Dec 2022 - 1st Jan 2023 |
| Lhuentse Tshechu | Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse (Thongdral on last day) | 30thDec 2022 - 1st Jan, 2023 |
| Nabji Lhakhang Drup | Nabji Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa | 6th-7th Jan 2023 |
| Samdrupjongkhar Tshechu | Samdrupjongkhar | 4th -6th January 2023 |
| Birth Anniversary Of His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck | 21st- 23rd February, 2023 | |
| Pelden Lhamoi Drupchen/ Festival Of Mahakali | Trongsa Dzong,Trongsa | 25th- 27th February, 2023 |
| Drubchen | Punakha Dzong, Punakha | 24th- 28th February, 2023 |
| Phurba Dubchen | Doedel Pemacholing Lhakhang, Ramjar, trashi Yangtse | 26th February - 7th March, 2023 |
| Trashiyangtse Annual Tshechu | Tokaphu Lhakhang, Tongzhang,trashi Yangtse | 27thFebruary - 1st March, 2023 |
| Khengzor Tshechu | Khengzor Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel | 28 th February - 2 nd March, 2023 |
| Lichibi Tsechu | Lichibi, Zhemgang | 1 st March, 2023 |
| Punakha Tshechu | Punakha Dzong, Punakha | 1 st - 3 rd March, 2023 |
| Naktshang Tsechu | Nyalamdung Naktshang, Khoma, Lhuntse | 1 st - 5 th March, 2023 |
| Nganglam Tshechu | Nganglam Lhakhang, Zobel, Pemagatshel | 5 th - 7 th March, 2023 |
| Tangsibi Mani | Tangsibi Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 6 th - 10 th March, 2023 |
| Tharpaling Thongdrol | Tharpaling Lhakhang, Chumey,Bumthang | 7 th March, 2023 |
| Chenga Kora | Chorten Kora,trashi Yangtse | 7 th March, 2023 |
| Zhuri Duechoed | Zhuri Lhakhang, Chumey, Bumthang | 17 th - 18 th March, 2023 |
| Gayden Choedpa | Gayden Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 19 th - 21 st March, 2023 |
| Namgang Kora | Chorten Kora,trashi Yangtse | 21 st March, 2023 |
| Kharphu Lhasol | BjokaTrong,Zhemgang | 24 th March, 2023 |
| Zhemgang Dzongkhag Tsechu | Zhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang | 28 th - 31 st March, 2023 |
| Gasa Tsechu | Gasa Dzong, Gasa | 28 th - 31 st March, 2023 |
| Tsirang Tshechu | Ragbey Dratshang, Tsirang | 29 th - 31 st March, 2023 |
| Talo Tsechu | Talo Monastry, Punakha | 29 th - 31 st March, 2023 |
| Gomkora Tshechu | Gomphu Kora,trashi Yangtse | 31 st March, 2023 |
| Prewchoed | Buli/Tali/Nangkhor, Zhemgang | 31 st March, 2023 |
| Bhutan International Marathon Run | Gasa – Punakha | 4 th March, 2023 |
| Dzongdra Tshechu | Dzongdrakha Lhakhang, Luni, Paro | 31 st March - 7 th April, 2023 |
| Paro Tshechu Chhenmo | Ringpung Deyangkha, Paro | 2 nd - 6 th April, 2023 |
| Khomshar Tsechu | Khomshar, Zhemgang | 6 th - 8 th April, 2023 |
| Rhododendron Festival | Lamperi Botanical Garden, Dochula, Thimphu | 17 th - 19 th April, 2023 |
| Rawabi Tshechu | Rawabi Goenpa, Maenbi, Lhuentse | 28 th - 30 th April, 2023 |
| Tashicholing Lhakhang Tshechu | Tashicholing Lhakhang, Yurung, Pemagatshel | 28 th - 30 th April, 2023 |
| Dungkhar Tshechu | Dungkhar Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel | 28 th April - 1 st May, 2023 |
| Dungmed Tshechu | Dungmed Lhakhang, Pemagatshel | 28 th - 30 th April, 2023 |
| Neyphu Mani | NeyphuGoenpa Shaba Gewog | 30 th April, 2023 |
| Domkhar Tshechu | Domkhar Lhakhang, Chumey, Bumthang | 30 th April - 2 nd May, 2023 |
| Ura Yakchoed | Ura Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 2 nd - 6 th May, 2023 |
| Dumati Tsechu | Dumati, Lichibi,Zhemgang | 14 th May, 2023 |
| Dolay Drupchen | Taktshang Pelphu | 20 th - 30 th May, 2023 |
| Prew Khowchung | Gangzur, Lhuntse | 30 th May, 2023 |
| Prew | Jasabi, Kurtoe, Lhuentse | 30 th May - 1 st June, 2023 |
| Bonchoed | Trong/Dangkhar, Zhemgang | 3 rd June, 2023 |
| Zobel Tshechu | Zobel Lhakhang, Zobel,Pemagatshel | 2 nd - 4 th June, 2023 |
| Der-Choed | Bjokatrong, Zhemgang | 25 th - 28 th June, 2023 |
| Dechenling Tshechu | Dechenling Lhakhang, Dechenling, Pemagatshel | 26 th - 28 th June, 2023 |
| Nimalung Tshechu | Nimalung Dratshang, Bumthang | 26 th - 28 th June, 2023 |
| Dungsingma Tshechu | Dungsingma, Yurung Pemagatshel | 28 th June, 2023 |
| Kurjey Tshechu | Kurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 28 th June, 2023 |
| Khamdang Tendra Tshechu | Shaksing Goenpa, Khamdang, Trashi Yangtse | 27& 28 th June, 2023 |
| Treldha Tshechu | Geokar Lhakhang, Yalang,trashi Yangtse | 28 th June, 2023 |
| The Sakten Tshechu | Yuejug, Sakteng | 28th June, 2023 |
| Ha Festival | All Chiwogs in Jarey, Lhuentse | 28 th June - 2 nd July ,2023 |
| The Haa Summer Festival | Dzongkhag Ground, Upper market, Haa | 2nd weekend of July, 2023 |
| Hungla Chokhor | Tokaphu Lhakhang, Tongzhang,trashi Yangtse | 14 th - 16 th Aug, 2023 |
| Lhamoi Doey-Phang | Ringpung Dzong, Paro | 27 th July, 2023 |
| Merak Tsechu/ Semi Nomad Festival | Gengo, Merak | 15 th - 16 th Aug, 2023 |
| A-Hoi Bonchoed | Bjokatrong, Zhemgang | 19 th Aug, 2023 |
| Matsutake Mushroom Festival | Genekha, Thimphu | 20 th - 21 st Aug, 2023 |
| Dongdorla Duechoed | Bjokatrong, Zhemgang | 23 rd - 26 th Aug, 2023 |
| Takila Chham | Takila Lhakhang, Lhuentse | 29 th - 31 st Aug, 2023 |
| Kesibi Chaa | Kesibi Lhakhang, Maenbi, Lhuentse | 29 th - 31 st August, 2023 |
| Takila Chha Festival | Takila Lhakhang (old), Lhuentse | 31 st August, 2023 |
| Tour Of The Dragon (Mountain Bike Race) | Bumthang to Thimphu | 7 th September, 2023 |
| Chukor | Shaksing goenpa, Khamdang,trashi Yangtse | 4 th - 14 th September, 2023 |
| Chha | Chhusa & Zimpong, Kurtoe, Lhuentse | 17 th -19 th September, 2023 |
| Thimphu Dromchoe | Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu | 20 th September, 2023 |
| Bum Tashi Festival | Gasa Dzong, Gasa | 2 nd October, 2023 |
| Dromche | Rinpung Dzong, Paro | 22 nd September, 2023 |
| Goenpung Tshechu | Shumar/Goenpun, Pemagatshel | 22 nd - 24 th September,2023 |
| Kothakpa Tshechu | Shumar/Kothakpa, Pemagatshel | 22 nd - 24 th September, 2023 |
| Haa Tsechu | Lhakhang Karpo, Haa | 22 nd - 24 th September, 2023 |
| Wangdue Tshechu | Tencholing Army Ground, Wangduephodrang | 22 nd - 24 th September, 2023 |
| Terchen Drupchen | Kichu Lhakhang, Paro | 23 rd September - 4 th October, 2023 |
| Geling Goenpa Tshechu | Geyling Goenpa, Chukha | 23 rd - 24 th September, 2023 |
| Lamai Kuchoed | Dorji Gompa, Tang, Bumthang | 23 rd - 25 th September, 2023 |
| Shaksinggoenpatradional Cham Tshechu | Shaksing Goenpa, Khamdang,trashi Yangtse | 23 rd - 25 th September, 2023 |
| Jangchubling Wang | Gangzur, Lhuentse | 24 th September, 2023 |
| Thimphu Tshechu | Tashichhodzong, Thimphu | 24 th - 26 th September, 2023 |
| Tamshing Phala Choedpa | Tamshing Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 24 th - 26 th September, 2023 |
| Ney, Jang And Gangzur Chha | Gangzur, Lhuentse | 24 th - 26 th September, 2023 |
| Dungsingma Tshechu | Dungsingma, Yurung , Pemagatshel | 27 th - 29 th September, 2023 |
| Nangkor Tshechu | Shumar, Pemagatshel | 27 th - 29 th September, 2023 |
| Gangtey Tshechu | Gangtey Goenpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang. | 27 th - 29 th September, 2023 |
| Thangbi Mewang | Thangbi Lhakhang, Choekor, Bumthang | 29 th - 30 th September, 2023 |
| Kadam Tshechu | Kadam Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel | 28 th - 30 th September, 2023 |
| Phuentsholing Thromde Tsechu | Pelden Tashichoelling Shedra, Phuentsholing | 29 th September, 2023 |
| Khomshar Kharphu | Khomshar, Zhemgang | 29 th September, 2023 |
| Dankala Mani (Mantra)/Tshechu- | Dankala lhakhang Shaba, Paro | 29 th September, 2023 |
| Laya Aulay | Laya, Gasa | 22 nd – 28 th october, 2023 |
| Jomolhari Mountain Festival | Jangkothang, Upper Paro | 14 th - 15 th October, 2023 |
| Shingkhar Rabney | Shingkhar Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 20 th - 24 th September, 2023 |
| “Bho-Yak” | Janka-kha at upper valley of Haa. | 21 st October, 2023 |
| Royal Highland Festival | Laya, Gasa | 23 rd - 24 th October, 2023 |
| Jakar Tshechu | Jakar Dzong, Bumthang | 21 st - 25 th October, 2023 |
| Chukha Tshechu | Chukha Ngedrubtse Dzong, Chukha | 23 rd - 24 th October, 2023 |
| Lanyiri Tshechu | Lanyiri Lhakhang, Dungmin, Pemagatshel | 22 nd - 24 th October, 2023 |
| Ugyencholing Kangsel | Ugyencholing Dzong, Tang, Bumthang | 22 nd - 24 th October, 2023 |
| Tshebar Tshechu | Tshebar Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel | 23 rd - 25 th October, 2023 |
| Goenkar Tsechu | Goenkar, Khoma, Lhuentse | 23 rd - 25 th October, 2023 |
| Dechenphug Tsechu | Dechenphug lhakhang, Thimphu | 24 th October, 2023 |
| Dungmed Tshechu | Dungmed Lhakhang, Dungmin, Pemagatshel | 26 th - 28 th October, 2023 |
| Pemagatshel Tshechu | Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel | 26th - 28th October, 2023 |
| Changangkha Lhakhang Tsechu | Changangkha Lhakhang Thimphu | 27 th October, 2023 |
| Tshepami Throngdrel | Ringpung Deyangkha, Paro | 28 th October, 2023 |
| Laya Run | Laya, Gasa | 23 rd October, 2023 |
| Jambay Lhakang Singye Cham | Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 27 th November, 2023 |
| Jambay Lhakang Drup | Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 28 th - 31 st October, 2023 |
| Prakar Duechoe | Prakar Lhakang, Bumthang | 29 th - 31 st October, 2023 |
| Panbang Tsechu | Sonamthang Dratshang, zhemgang | 2 nd - 4 th November, 2023 |
| Serzhong Tsechu | Do-Ngag Kuenzangcholing Lhakhang, Serzhong, Sarpang | 22 nd - 24 th October, 2023 |
| Birth Anniversary Of His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck | 11 th November, 2023 | |
| Black-Necked Crane Festival | Gangtey Goenpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang. | 11 November, 2023 |
| Bird Festival | Tingtibi, Zhemgang | 11 th -13 th November, 2023 |
| Sumthrang Kangsel | Sumthrang Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 9 th - 13 th November, 2023 |
| Khomshar Katag | Khomshar, Zhemgang | 12 th November, 2023 |
| Yeshey Goenpoi Drupchen/ Festival Of Mahakala | Trongsa Dzong,trongsa | 18 th - 20 th November, 2023 |
| Mongar Tsechu | Mongar Dzong, Mongar | 19 th - 22 nd >November, 2023 |
| Tang Namkhar Rabney | Tang Namkhar Lhakhang, Tang, Bumthang | 21 st - 22 nd November, 2023 |
| Dechenling Tshechu | Dechenling Lhakhang, Dechenling, Pemagatshel | 20 th - 22 nd November, 2023 |
| Menchu Pemaphuendey | Norbugang, Pemagatshel | 20 th - 22 nd November, 2023 |
| Pema Yoeselcholing Goenpa Tsechu | Kencholing, Geog: Shompangkhag, Sarpang | 4 th November, 2023 |
| Geokar Lhakhang Tshechu | Geokar Lhakhang, Yalang, trashi Yangtse | 22 nd - 27 th >November, 2023 |
| Doedel Pemacholing Tshechu | Doedel Pemacholing Lhakhang, Ramjar,trashi Yangtse | 24 th - 28 th November, 2023 |
| Goshing Tsechu | Goshingtrong, Zhemgang | 25 th - 26 th November, 2023 |
| Phumithang Tsechu | Phumithang Dratshang, Zhemgang | 25 th - 27 th November, 2023 |
| Gamung Tshechu | Shumar/Gamung, Pemagatshel | 25 th - 27 th November, 2023 |
| Gongphu Tsechu | Gongphu, Zhemgang | 25 th - 27 th November, 2023 |
| Buli Tsechu | Buli, Zhemgang | 25 th - 27 th November, 2023 |
| Khangma Tshechu | Khangma Lhakhang, Yurung, Pemagatshel | 26 th - 28 th November, 2023 |
| Bjoka Tsechu | Bjokatrong, Zhemgang | 26 th - 29 th November, 2023 |
| Chojam Rabney | Chojam Lhakahng, Tang, Bumthang | 27 th November, 2023 |
| Ladrong Rabney | Ladrong Lhakhang, Jarey, Lhuentse | 26 th - 30 th November, 2023 |
| Bonchoed | Trong/Dangkhar, Zhemgang | 27 th November, 2023 |
| Kharphu Bonchoed | Shingkhar, Zhemgang | 27 th November, 2023 |
| Mamung Tsechu | Mamungtrong, Zhemgang | 27 th November, 2023 |
| Tashibi Tsechu | Tashibi, Zhemgang | 27 th November, 2023 |
| Nangla Tsechu | Nangla,trong, Zhemgang | 27 th November, 2023 |
| Bonchoed | Buli/Tali/Kikhar/Nangkhor, Zhemgang | 27 th November, 2023 |
| Thrisa Tsechu | Thrisa, Zhemgang | 27 th - 30 th November, 2023 |
| Langdurbi Bonchoed | Langdurbi, Zhemgang | 27 th - 29 th November, 2023 |
| Nga Lhakhang Zhi | Nga Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 27 th - 29 th November, 2023 |
| Bardo Kharphu | Bardo, Zhemgang | 27 th - 30 th November, 2023 |
| Chuzangang Tsechu | Chuzangang Lhakhang, Serzhong, Sarpang | 15 th November, 2023 |
| Shingkhar Tsechu | Shingkhar, Zhemgang | 27 th November - 1 st >December, 2023 |
| Wamling Tsechu | Wamling, Zhemgang | 27 th November - 1 st >December, 2023 |
| Pangkhar Choedpa | Pangkhar Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 7 th - 12 th December, 2023 |
| Monpa Festival | Jangbi,trongsa | 10 th December, 2023 |
| Jangchubling Tsechu | Gangzur, Lhuentse | 10 th - 11 th December |
| Druk Wangyel Tshechu | Dochula, Thimphu | 13 th December, 2023 |
| Lomba | Individual House, Haa and Paro | 11 th December, 2023 |
| Dungkar Tshechu | Kurtoe, Lhuentse | 20 th - 22 nd December, 2023 |
| Trongsa Annual Tshechu | Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 20 th - 23 rd December, 2023 |
| Lhuentse Dzong (Lhuentse Tshechu): | Gangzur Lhuentse | 19 th - 23 rd December, 2023 |
| Samdrup Jongkhar Annual Tsechu | Samdrup Jongkhar Rabdey | 24 th - 26 th December, 2023 |
| Kilung Chotpa | Gangzur, Lhuentse | 25 th and 26 th >December, 2023 |
| Punakha Drubchen | Punakha Dzong, Punakha | 16th -18 th Feb , 2024 |
| Punakha Tshechu | Punakha Dzong, Punakha | 19th -21 st. Feb , 2024 |
| Tharpaling Thongdrol | Tharpaling Lhakhang, Chumi, Bumthang | 24th Feb , 2024 |
| Gomphukora | Gom Kora Lhakhang, Trashigang | 17th -19th March , 2024 |
| Talo Tshechu | Talo Gonpa, Punakha | 17th -19th March , 2024 |
| Gasa Tshechu | Gasa Dzong, Gasa | 17th -19th March , 2024 |
| Zhemgang Tshechu | Zhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang | 17th -19th March , 2024 |
| Paro Tshechu | Rinpung Dzong, Paro | 20 th -24th March (Thongdral on last day) , 2024 |
| Chhorten Kora | Chorten Kora,Trashiyangtshe | 25th March & 8 th April , 2024 |
| Domkhar Tshechu | Domkhar, Chumi, Bumthang. | 18 th -20 th April , 2024 |
| Ura Yakchoe | Ura Lhakhang, Bumthang | 20 th -24th April , 2024 |
| Nimalung Tshechu | Nimalung Dratshang,Chumi, Bumthang | 14th -16th June , 2024 |
| Kurjey Tshechu | Kurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 16th June , 2024 |
| Tour of the Dragon (Mountain Bike Race) | Bumthang to Thimphu | 2nd Sept , 2024 |
| Thimphu Drubchen | Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu | 8th Sept , 2024 |
| Wangdue Tshechu | Wangduephodrang | 11 th -13 th Sept , 2024 |
| Tamshing Phala Chhoepa | Tamshing lhakhang, Bumthang | 13 th -15th Sept , 2024 |
| Thimphu Tshechu | Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu | 12 th -14th Sept , 2024 |
| Gangtey Tshechu | Gangtey Gonpa,Wangduephodrang | 16th -18 th Sept , 2024 |
| Thangbi Mani | Tangbi Lhakhang, Choekor, Bumthang | 17th -19th Sept , 2024 |
| Jhomolhari Mountain Festival | Dangochong, Thimphu | 14th -15th Oct , 2024 |
| Chhukha Tshechu | Chhukha Dzong, Chhukha | 10 th -12 th Oct , 2024 |
| Jakar Tshechu | Jakar Dzong, Choekhor, Bumthang. | 10 th -12 th Oct , 2024 |
| Jambay Lhakhang Drup | Jambay Lhakhang,Choekhor, Bumthang | 17th -21 st Oct , 2024 |
| Prakhar Duchhoed | Prakar Khakhang, Chumni, Bumthang | 18 th -20 th Oct , 2024 |
| Dechenphu Tshechu | Dechenphu Lhakhang,Thimphu | 12 th Oct , 2024 |
| Black Necked Crane Festival | Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjikha, Wangduephodrang | 11 th Nov , 2024 |
| Mongar Tshechu | Mongar Dzong, Mongar | 9th -11 th Nov , 2024 |
| Trashigang Tshechu | Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang. | 9th -11 th Nov , 2024 |
| Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham | Jambay Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 15th Nov , 2024 |
| Pemagatshel Tshechu | Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel. | 9th -11 th Nov (Thongdral on last day) , 2024 |
| Nalakhar Tshechu | Ngaa Lhakhang, Choekhor,Bumthang | 15th -17th Nov , 2024 |
| Druk Wangyel Tshechu | Douchula ,Thimphu | 13 th Dec , 2024 |
| Trongsa Tshechu | Trongsa Dzong,Trongsa | 8 th -10 th Dec (Thongdral on last day) , 2024 |
| Lhuentse Tshechu | Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse | 8 th -10 th Dec (Thongdral on last day) , 2024 |
| Nabji Lhakhang Drup | Nabji Lhakhang, Nabji, Trongsa | 15th -16th Dec , 2024 |
| Samdrupjongkhar Tshechu | Samdrupjongkhar | 13 th -15th Dec , 2024 |
