Bhutan festivals and celebrations are true Bhutanese expressions of joy and reverence to local spirits. Picture vibrant colors, infectious laughter, and more smiles than you can count. That’s what you’ll find at Bhutan’s lively Buddhist festivals! These joyous celebrations are like the ultimate party where everyone’s invited – locals, tourists, and even the occasional yak (okay, maybe not the real yak).
Watch as masked dancers twirl and swirl in dazzling costumes, telling ancient stories that’ll make your head spin (in a good way). From the famous Paro Tsechu to the quirky Punakha Drubchen, these festivals are Bhutan’s way of saying, “Let’s have a blast while we honor our traditions!”
So pack your sense of wonder and join in the fun. Who knows? You might just find yourself doing a little happy dance too. After all, in the world’s happiest country, even the festivals and celebrations are on cloud nine!
Best Local Bhutan Festivals & Celebrations in 2024
| Name | Town | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punakha Drubchen | Punakha | Feb 16, 2024 | Feb 18, 2024 |
| Punakha Tshechu | Punakha | Feb 19, 2024 | Feb 21, 2024 |
| Tharpaling Thongdrol | Bumthang | Feb 24, 2024 | |
| Thangbi Mani | Bumthang | Feb 25, 2024 | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Zhemgang Tshechu | Zhemgang | Mar 17, 2024 | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Gasa Tshechu | Gasa | Mar 17, 2024 | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Talo Tshechu | Punakha | Mar 17, 2024 | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Gomphukora | Trashigang | Mar 17, 2024 | Mar 19, 2024 |
| Paro Tshechu | Paro | Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Chhorten Kora | Trashigang | Mar 25, 2024 | Apr 08, 2024 |
| Rhododendron Festival | Thimphu | Apr 13, 2024 | Apr 14, 2024 |
| Domkhar Tshechu | Bumthang | Apr 18, 2024 | Apr 20, 2024 |
| Ura Yakchoe | Bumthang | Apr 20, 2024 | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Nimalung Tshechu | Bumthang | Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 16, 2024 |
| Kurjey Tshechu | Bumthang | Jun 16, 2024 | |
| Haa Summer Festival | Haa Valley | Jul 14, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 |
| Tour of the Dragon (Mountain Bike Race) | Thimphu | Sep 02, 2024 | |
| Thimphu Drubchen | Thimphu | Sep 09, 2024 | |
| Wangdue Tshechu | Wangdue Phodrang | Sep 11, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 |
| Tamshing Phala Chhoepa | Bumthang | Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 15, 2024 |
| Thimphu Tshechu | Thimphu | Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 15, 2024 |
| Gangtey Tshechu | Wangdue Phodrang | Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 18, 2024 |
| Thangbi Mani | Bumthang | Sep 17, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Thangbi Mewang | Bumthang | Sep 18, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Jakar Tshechu | Bumthang | Oct 10, 2024 | Oct 12, 2024 |
| Chhukha Tshechu | Chukha | Oct 10, 2024 | Oct 12, 2024 |
| Jhomolhari Mountain Festival | Thimphu | Oct 14, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Prakhar Duchhoed | Bumthang | Oct 18, 2024 | Oct 20, 2024 |
| Royal Highland festival (Laya) | Laya | Oct 23, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Dechenphu Tshechu | Thimphu | Nov 03, 2024 | |
| Mongar Tshechu | Mongar | Nov 09, 2024 | Nov 11, 2024 |
| Pemagatshel Tshechu | Pemagatshel | Nov 09, 2024 | Nov 11, 2024 |
| Trashigang Tshechu | Trashigang | Nov 09, 2024 | Nov 11, 2024 |
| Black Necked Crane Festival | Wangdue Phodrang | Nov 11, 2024 | |
| Nalakhar Tshechu | Bumthang | Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 17, 2024 |
| Jambay Lhakhang Drup | Bumthang | Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 18, 2024 |
| Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham | Bumthang | Nov 15, 2024 | |
| Lhuentse Tshechu | Lhuentse | Dec 08, 2024 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Trongsa Tshechu | Trongsa | Dec 08, 2024 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Druk Wangyel Tshechu | Thimphu | Dec 13, 2024 | |
| Samdrupjongkhar Tshechu | Samdrup Jongkhar | Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 15, 2024 |
| Nabji Lhakhang Drup | Trongsa | Dec 15, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 |
