Events and observations associated with the holidays we list may be canceled or otherwise affected due to measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check with event organizers for details.
Holidays and Observances in Bhutan in 2020
| Date | Name | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2 | Thursday | Winter Solstice (Nyilo) | Public Holiday |
| Jan 25 | Saturday | Traditional Day of Offerings | Public Holiday |
| Feb 21 | Friday | King's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| Feb 22 | Saturday | King's Birthday Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Feb 23 | Sunday | King's Birthday Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Feb 24 | Monday | Losar (New Year) | Public Holiday |
| Feb 25 | Tuesday | Losar Holiday | Public Holiday |
| Mar 20 | Friday | March Equinox | Season |
| May 2 | Saturday | Birth Anniversary of Third Druk Gyalpo | Public Holiday |
| May 2 | Saturday | Death Anniversary of Zhabdrung (Zhabdrung Kuchoe) | Public Holiday |
| Jun 5 | Friday | Buddha's Parinirvana | Public Holiday |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | June Solstice | Season |
| Jun 30 | Tuesday | Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche | Public Holiday |
| Jul 24 | Friday | Buddha's First Sermon | Public Holiday |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | Thimphu Drubchoe (Thimphu only) | Municipal Holiday |
| Sep 22 | Tuesday | September Equinox | Season |
| Sep 23 | Wednesday | Blessed Rainy Day | Public Holiday |
| Sep 26 | Saturday | Thimphu Tshechu (Thimphu only) | Municipal Holiday |
| Sep 27 | Sunday | Thimphu Tshechu (Thimphu only) | Municipal Holiday |
| Sep 28 | Monday | Thimphu Tshechu (Thimphu only) | Municipal Holiday |
| Oct 26 | Monday | Dashain | Public Holiday |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | King Jigme Khesar Namgyel's Coronation | Public Holiday |
| Nov 7 | Saturday | Descending Day of Lord Buddha | Public Holiday |
| Nov 11 | Wednesday | Birth Anniversary of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo | Public Holiday |
| Dec 17 | Thursday | National Day | Public Holiday |
| Dec 21 | Monday | December Solstice | Season |
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While we diligently research and update our holiday dates, some of the information in the table above may be preliminary. If you find an error, please let us know.
