Tshechu mask dance religious festivals are essential part of Bhutanese culture. They are held in different part of the country thorough the year. There are also many other events in Bhutan, ranging from the marathons, bike races, exhibitions, Hindu festivals etc. See our most complete list available on Internet below!
| Event name (type), palce | Tentative dates |
|---|---|
| Dungkar Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Dungkar Choeji Ngatshang, Lhuntse | 1 – 2 Led 2023 |
| ⭐ Lhuentse Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuntse | 1 – 3 Led 2023 |
| ⭐ Trongsa Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 1 – 2 Led 2023 |
| Nyilo – Winter Solstice (Public holiday), All over Bhutan | 2 Led 2023 |
| Samdrup Jongkhar Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Samdrup Jongkhar Dzong, Samdrup Jongkhar | 4 – 6 Led 2023 |
| Kilung Chotpa (Buddhist festival), Gangzur, Lhuntse | 5 – 6 Led 2023 |
| Traditional Day of Offering (Public holiday), All over Bhutan | 22 Led 2023 |
| Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the 5th King (Public holiday), Bhutan | 21 – 23 Úno 2023 |
| Losar (New Year) (Public holiday), All over Bhutan | 21 – 22 Úno 2023 |
| ⭐ Punakha Drubchen (Buddhist festival), Punakha dzong, Punakha | 24 – 28 Úno 2023 |
| Palden Lhamoi Drupchen (Buddhist festival), Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 25 – 27 Úno 2023 |
| Phurba Dubchen (Buddhist festival), Doedel Pemacholing Lhakhang, Trashi Yangtse | 26 Feb – 7 Bře 2023 |
| ⭐ Trashi Yangtse Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Tokaphu Lhakhang, Tongzang, Trashi Yangtse | 27 Feb – 7 Bře 2023 |
| Khengzor Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Khengzor Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel | 28 Feb – 2 Bře 2023 |
| Lichibi Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Lichibi, Zhemgang | 1 Bře 2023 |
| Naktshang Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Nyalamdung Naktshang, Khoma, Lhuntse | 1 – 5 Bře 2023 |
| ⭐ Punakha Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Punakha Dzong, Punakha | 1 – 3 Bře 2023 |
| ⭐ Bhutan International Marathon (Sport event), Punakha Dzong, Punakha | 4 Bře 2023 |
| Nganglam Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Nganglam Lhakhang, Zobel, Pemagatshel | 5 – 7 Bře 2023 |
| Tangsibi Mani (Buddhist festival), Tangsibi Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 6 – 10 Bře 2023 |
| Chötrul Düchen: Buddha’s Performance of Miracles (Public holiday), All over Bhutan | 7 Bře 2023 |
| ⭐ Drukpa (Chenga) Kora (Buddhist festival), Chorten Kora, Trashi Yangtse | 7 Bře 2023 |
| Tharpaling Thongdrol (Buddhist festival), Tharpaling Lhakhang, Chummey, Bumthang | 7 Bře 2023 |
| Zhuri Duechoed (Buddhist festival), Zhuri Lhakhang, Chumey, Bumthang | 17 – 18 Bře 2023 |
| Gayden Choedpa (Buddhist festival), Gayden Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 19 – 21 Bře 2023 |
| ⭐ Dakpa (Namgang) Kora (Buddhist festival), Chorten Kora, Trashi Yangtse | 21 Bře 2023 |
| Kharphug Lhasel (Buddhist festival), Bjoka / Trong, Zhemgang | 24 Bře 2023 |
| ⭐ Gasa Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Gasa Dzong, Gasa | 28 – 31 Bře 2023 |
| ⭐ Zhemgang Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Zhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang | 28 – 31 Bře 2023 |
| ⭐ Gomphu Kora (Gomkora) (Buddhist festival), Gom Kora Lhakhang, Trashigang | 29 – 31 Bře 2023 ? |
| ⭐ Talo Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Talo Gompa, Punakha | 29 – 31 Bře 2023 |
| ⭐ Tsirang Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Tsirang Dzong, Tsirang | 29 – 31 Bře 2023 |
| ⭐ Zhemgang Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Zhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang | 29 – 31 Bře 2023 |
| Dzongdra Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Dzongdrakha Lhakhang, Luni, Paro | 31 Mar – 7 Dub 2023 |
| Prewchoed (Buddhist festival), Buli/Tali/Nangkhor | 31 Bře 2023 |
| ⭐ Paro Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Rinpung Dzong, Paro | 2 – 6 Dub 2023 |
| ⭐ Dakpa (Namgang) Kora (Buddhist festival), Chorten Kora, Trashi Yangtse | 5 Dub 2023 |
| Khomshar Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Khomshar, Bardo, Zhemgang | 6 – 8 Dub 2023 |
| ⭐ Drukpa (Chenga) Kora (Buddhist festival), Chorten Kora, Trashi Yangtse | 20 Dub 2023 |
| Rhododendron Festival (Other), Lamperi Botanical Garden, Dochula, Thimphu | 22 – 24 Dub 2023 ? |
| Dungkhar Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Dungkhar Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel | 28 Apr – 1 Kvě 2023 |
| Dungmed Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Dungmed Lhakhang,Dungmin, Pemagatshel | 28 – 30 Dub 2023 |
| Rawabi Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Rawabi Goenpa, Maenbi, Lhuntse | 28 – 30 Dub 2023 |
| Tashicholing Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Tashicholing Lhakhang, Yurung, Pemagatshel | 28 – 30 Dub 2023 |
| ⭐ Domkhar Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Domkhar, Chumey, Bumthang | 30 Apr – 2 Kvě 2023 |
| Neyphu Mani (Buddhist festival), Neyphu Gompa, Shaba, Paro | 30 Dub 2023 |
| Zhabdrung Kuchoe (Death Anniversary of Zhabdrung) (Public holiday), All over Bhutan | 30 Dub 2023 |
| Birth Anniversary of 3rd Druk Gyalpo (Public holiday), All over Bhutan | 2 Kvě 2023 |
| Ura Yakchoe (Buddhist festival), Ura Lhakhang, Bumthang | 2 – 6 Kvě 2023 |
| Dumati Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Dumati, Lichibi, Zhemgang | 14 Kvě 2023 |
| Dolay Drupchen (Buddhist festival), Tiger's Nest, Paro, Paro | 20 – 30 Kvě 2023 |
| Prew (Buddhist festival), Jasabi , Kurtoe, Lhuntse | 30 May – 1 Čer 2023 |
| Prew (Khowchung) (Buddhist festival), Gangzur, Lhuntse | 30 May – 1 Čer 2023 |
| Zobel Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Zobel Lhakhang, Zobel, Pemagatshel | 2 – 4 Čer 2023 |
| Bon-Choe (summer) (Buddhist festival), Dangkhar, Trong, Zhemgang | 3 Čer 2023 |
| Lord Buddha's Paranirvana (Public holiday), All over Bhutan | 4 Čer 2023 |
| Der Choed (Buddhist festival), Bjoka / Trong, Zhemgang | 25 – 28 Čer 2023 |
| Dechenling Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Dechenling Lhakhang, Dechenling, Pemagatshel | 26 – 28 Čer 2023 |
| Nimalung Tshechu (Tendra) (Buddhist festival), Nimalung Dratshang, Chummey, Bumthang | 26 – 28 Čer 2023 |
| Khamdang Tendra Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Shaksinggoenpa, Khamdang, Trashi Yangtse | 27 – 28 Čer 2023 |
| Birth Anniversary of Guru Rimpoche (Public holiday), All over Bhutan | 28 Čer 2023 |
| Dungsingma Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Dungsingma, Yurung, Pemagatshel | 28 Čer 2023 |
| Geokar Treldha Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Geokar Lhakhang, Yalang | 28 Čer 2023 |
| Ha festival (Buddhist festival), Lhuntse | 28 Jun – 2 Črv 2023 |
| ⭐ Kurjey Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Kurjey Lhakhang, Bumthang | 28 Čer 2023 |
| Sakten Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Yuejug, Sakten, Trashigang | 28 Čer 2023 |
| ⭐ Haa Summer Festival (Buddhist festival), Town Festival Ground, Haa | 10 – 16 Črv 2023 ? |
| First Cermon of Lord Buddha (Public holiday), All over Bhutan | 21 Črv 2023 |
| Lhamoi Doey-Phang (Buddhist festival), Ringpung Dzong, Paro | 27 Črv 2023 |
| Hungla Chokhor (Buddhist festival), Tokaphu Lhakhang, Tongzang, Trashi Yangtse | 14 – 16 Srp 2023 |
| Annual Mushroom Festival (Other), Genekha, Thimphu | 15 – 16 Srp 2023 |
| Merak Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Merak Lhakhang, Genko, Trashigang | 15 – 16 Srp 2023 |
| Aa-hoi Bon Choe (Buddhist festival), Bjoka / Trong, Zhemgang | 19 Srp 2023 |
| Matsutake Mushroom Festival (Other), Ura, Bumthang | 20 – 21 Srp 2023 |
| Dongdorla Duechoed (Buddhist festival), Bjoka / Trong, Zhemgang | 23 – 26 Srp 2023 |
| Kesibi Chha (Buddhist festival), Kesibi Lhakhang, Maenbi, Lhuntse | 29 – 31 Srp 2023 |
| ⭐ Takila Chham (Buddhist festival), Takila Lhakhang, Lhuntse | 29 – 31 Srp 2023 ? |
| Chukor (Buddhist festival), Shaksinggoenpa, Khamdang, Trashi Yangtse | 4 – 14 Zář 2023 |
| ⭐ Tour Of The Dragon (Bicycle Race) (Sport event), Thimphu, Wangdue, Trongsa, Bumthang | 7 Zář 2023 |
| Chha Festival (Buddhist festival), Chhusa & Zimpong, Kurtoe, Lhuntse | 17 – 19 Zář 2023 |
| Shingkhar Rabney (Buddhist festival), Shingkhar Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 20 – 24 Zář 2023 |
| ⭐ Thimphu Dromche (Drubchen) (Buddhist festival), Tashichoe Dzong, Thimphu | 20 Zář 2023 |
| Goenpung Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Shumar/Goenpun, Pemagatshel | 22 – 24 Zář 2023 |
| Haa Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Lhakhang Karpo, Haa | 22 – 24 Zář 2023 |
| Kothakpa Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Shumar / Kothakpa, Pemagatshel | 22 – 24 Zář 2023 |
| Paro Rinpung Dromche (Buddhist festival), Rinpung Dzong, Paro | 22 Zář 2023 |
| ⭐ Wangdue Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Tencholing Army Ground, Wangdue | 22 – 24 Zář 2023 |
| Blessed Rainy Day (Public holiday), All over Bhutan | 23 Zář 2023 |
| Dorjitse (Lamai) Kuchoed (Buddhist festival), Dorji Gompa, Tang, Bumthang | 23 – 25 Zář 2023 |
| Geling Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Geling Goenpa, Chhukha | 23 – 25 Zář 2023 |
| Shaksinggoenpa Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Shaksinggoenpa, Khamdang, Trashi Yangtse | 23 – 25 Zář 2023 |
| Terchen Drupchen (Buddhist festival), Kichu Lhakhang, Paro | 23 Sep – 4 Říj 2023 |
| Jangchubling Wang (Buddhist festival), Jangchubling, Gangzur, Lhuntse | 24 Zář 2023 |
| Neypai (Ney, Jang and Gangzur) Chha (Buddhist festival), Ney Village, Gangzur, Lhuntse | 24 – 26 Zář 2023 |
| ⭐ Tamshing Phala Chhoepa (Buddhist festival), Tamshing Lhakhang, Bumthang | 24 – 26 Zář 2023 |
| ⭐ Thimphu Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu | 24 – 26 Zář 2023 |
| Dungsingma Tshechu II (Buddhist festival), Dungsingma, Yurung, Pemagatshel | 27 – 29 Zář 2023 |
| ⭐ Gangtey Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjika (Gangtey) | 27 – 29 Zář 2023 |
| Nangkor Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Shumar, Pemagatshel | 27 – 29 Zář 2023 |
| Kadam Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Kadam Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel | 28 – 30 Zář 2023 |
| Dankala Mani Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Dankala lhakhang, Shaba, Paro | 29 Zář 2023 |
| Khomshar Kharphug (Buddhist festival), Khomshar, Bardo, Zhemgang | 29 Zář 2023 |
| Phuentsholing Thromde Tsechu (Buddhist festival), Pelden Tashichoelling Shedra, Phuntsholing | 29 Zář 2023 |
| ⭐ Thangbi Mani (Mewang) (Buddhist festival), Thangbi Lhakhang, Bumthang | 29 – 30 Zář 2023 |
| Bum Tashi Festival (Buddhist festival), Gasa Dzong, Gasa | 2 Říj 2023 |
| ⭐ Jomolhari Mountain Festival (Other), Damgochong, Jangkothang | 14 – 15 Říj 2023 |
| Bho-Yak (Buddhist festival), Janka-kha, Haa | 21 Říj 2023 |
| ⭐ Jakar Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Jakar Dzong, Bumthang | 21 – 25 Říj 2023 ? |
| ⭐ Chhukha Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Chhukha Dzong, Chhukha | 22 – 24 Říj 2023 |
| Lanyiri Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Lanyiri Lhakhang, Dungmin, Pemagatshel | 22 – 24 Říj 2023 |
| Laya Aolay (Buddhist festival), Laya village, Laya | 22 – 28 Říj 2023 |
| Serzhong Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Do-Ngag Kuenzangcholing Lhakhang, Sarpang | 22 – 24 Říj 2023 |
| Ugyencholing Kangsel (Buddhist festival), Ugyencholing Dzong, Tang, Bumthang | 22 – 24 Říj 2023 |
| Goenkar Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Goenpa Karpo, Khoma, Lhuntse | 23 – 25 Říj 2023 |
| Laya Run (Sport event), Gasa, Laya | 23 Říj 2023 |
| ⭐ Royal Highlander Festival (Other), Laya | 23 – 24 Říj 2023 |
| Tshebar Tshechu II (Buddhist festival), Tshebar Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel | 23 – 25 Říj 2023 |
| Dassain (Public holiday), All over Bhutan | 24 Říj 2023 |
| ⭐ Dechenphu Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Dechenphu Lhakhang, Thimphu | 24 Říj 2023 |
| Dungmed Tshechu II (Buddhist festival), Dungmed Lhakhang,Dungmin, Pemagatshel | 26 – 28 Říj 2023 |
| ⭐ Pemagatshel Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel | 26 – 28 Říj 2023 |
| Changankha Lhakhang Cham (Buddhist festival), Changankha Lhakhang, Thimphu | 27 Říj 2023 |
| ⭐ Jambay Lhakhang Drup (Buddhist festival), Jambay Lhakhang, Bumthang | 28 – 31 Říj 2023 |
| Tshepami Throngdrel (Buddhist festival), Ringpung Deyangkha, Paro | 28 Říj 2023 |
| Prakhar Duchhoed (Buddhist festival), Prakhar Lhakhang, Bumthang | 29 – 31 Říj 2023 |
| Coronation Day of His Majesty the King (Public holiday), All over Bhutan | 1 Lis 2023 |
| Panbang Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Sonamthang Dratshang, Zhemgang | 2 – 4 Lis 2023 |
| Descending day of Lord Buddha (Public holiday), All over Bhutan | 4 Lis 2023 |
| Pema Yoeselcholing Goenpa Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Kencholing-Shompangkhag, Sarpang | 4 Lis 2023 |
| Sumthrang Rabdhey (Kangsol) (Buddhist festival), Sumthrang Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 9 – 13 Lis 2023 |
| Birth Anniversary of 4th Druk Gyalpo & Constitution Day (Public holiday), All over Bhutan | 11 Lis 2023 |
| ⭐ Black Necked Crane Festival (Buddhist festival), Gangtey Gompa, Phobjika (Gangtey) | 11 Lis 2023 |
| Khomshar Bon-Choe Katag (Buddhist festival), Khomshar, Bardo, Zhemgang | 12 Lis 2023 |
| Birds Festival (Other), Tingtibi Lower Secondary School, Tingtibi, Zhemgang | 13 – 15 Lis 2023 |
| Chuzangang Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Chuzangang Lhakhang, Sarpang | 15 Lis 2023 |
| Yeshey Goenpi Drupchen – festival of Mahakala (Buddhist festival), Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 18 – 20 Lis 2023 |
| ⭐ Mongar Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Mongar Dzong, Mongar | 19 – 22 Lis 2023 ? |
| Dechenling Tshechu II (Buddhist festival), Dechenling Lhakhang, Dechenling, Pemagatshel | 20 – 22 Lis 2023 |
| Menchu Pemaphuendey (Buddhist festival), Norbugang, Pemagatshel | 20 – 22 Lis 2023 |
| Tang Namkha Rabney (Buddhist festival), Namkha Lhakhang, Bumthang | 20 – 22 Lis 2023 |
| ⭐ Trashigang Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang | 20 – 23 Lis 2023 |
| Geokar Lhakhang Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Geokar Lhakhang, Yalang, Trashi Yangtse | 22 – 27 Lis 2023 |
| Doedel Pemacholing Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Doedel Pemacholing Lhakhang, Trashi Yangtse | 24 – 28 Lis 2023 |
| Buli Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Buli, Nangkhor, Zhemgang | 25 – 27 Lis 2023 |
| Gamung Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Shumar / Gamung, Pemagatshel | 25 – 27 Lis 2023 |
| Gonphug Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Gomphu, Trong, Zhemgang | 25 – 27 Lis 2023 |
| Goshing Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Goshing, Zhemgang | 25 – 26 Lis 2023 |
| Phumithang Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Phumithang Dratshang, Shingkhar, Zhemgang | 25 – 27 Lis 2023 |
| Bjoka Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Bjoka / Trong, Zhemgang | 26 – 29 Lis 2023 |
| Khangma Tshechu II (Buddhist festival), Khangma Lhakhang, Yurung, Pemagatshel | 26 – 28 Lis 2023 |
| Ladrong Rabney Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Ladrong Lhakhang, Jarey, Lhuntse | 26 – 30 Lis 2023 |
| Bardo Kharphug (Buddhist festival), Bardo, Zhemgang | 27 – 29 Lis 2023 |
| Bon-Choe (Buddhist festival), Dangkhar / Trong / Tali / Buli / Kihar / Nangkhor / Thrisa / Shingkhar / Wamling / Radhi / Nimshong / Langdorbi, Zhemgang | 27 Lis 2023 |
| Chojam Rabney (Buddhist festival), Chojamrab Lhakhang, Tang, Bumthang | 27 Lis 2023 |
| ⭐ Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham (Buddhist festival), Jambay Lhakhang, Bumthang | 27 Lis 2023 |
| Kharphu Bon-Choed (Buddhist festival), Shingkhar, Bumthang | 27 Lis 2023 |
| Langdurbi Bon-Choe (Buddhist festival), Langdurbi, Zhemgang | 27 – 29 Lis 2023 |
| Mamung Trong Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Ma-Mung Trong, Phangkhar, Zhemgang | 27 Lis 2023 |
| Nalakhar Tshechu (Nga Lhakhang Zhi) (Buddhist festival), Ngaa Lhakhang, Bumthang | 27 – 29 Lis 2023 |
| Nangla Tshechu Trong Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Nangla Tshechu Trong, Zhemgang | 27 Lis 2023 |
| Shingkhar Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Shingkhar, Zhemgang | 27 Nov – 1 Pro 2023 |
| Tashibi Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Tashibee, Phangkhar, Zhemgang | 27 Lis 2023 |
| Thrisa Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Thrisa, Shingkhar, Zhemgang | 27 – 30 Lis 2023 |
| Wamling Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Wamling, Shingkhar, Zhemgang | 27 Nov – 1 Pro 2023 |
| ⭐ Nabji & Korphu Lhakhang Drup (Buddhist festival), Nabji Lhakhang & Korphu Lhakhang, Nabji & Korphu, Trongsa, Nabji Korphu | 6 – 7 Pro 2023 |
| Pangkhar Choepa (Buddhist festival), Pangkhar Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang | 7 – 12 Pro 2023 |
| Jangchubling Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Jangchubling, Gangzur, Lhuntse | 10 – 11 Pro 2023 |
| Monpa Festival (Other), Jangbi village, Trongsa | 10 Pro 2023 |
| Lomba (Other), Haa, Paro | 11 Pro 2023 |
| ⭐ Druk Wangyel Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Dochula, Thimphu, Thimphu | 13 Pro 2023 |
| National Day (Public holiday), All over Bhutan | 17 Pro 2023 |
| ⭐ Lhuentse Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuntse | 19 – 23 Pro 2023 |
| ⭐ Trongsa Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 20 – 23 Pro 2023 |
| Dungkar Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Dungkar Choeji Ngatshang, Lhuntse | 22 Pro 2023 |
| Samdrup Jongkhar Tshechu (Buddhist festival), Samdrup Jongkhar Dzong, Samdrup Jongkhar | 24 – 26 Pro 2023 |
| Kilung Chotpa (Buddhist festival), Gangzur, Lhuntse | 25 – 26 Pro 2023 |
| ⭐ Nabji & Korphu Lhakhang Drup (Buddhist festival), Nabji Lhakhang & Korphu Lhakhang, Nabji & Korphu, Trongsa, Nabji Korphu | 26 – 27 Pro 2023 |
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⭐ Major festival / event
Please always reconfirm the dates of the festival before making concrete plan, because the date can change due to astrological concerns and other reasons without any notice.
Sources: Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators, Tourism Council of Bhutan, Bhutan Travel Portal & our own investigation.