Festivals & Events in 2020 & 2021

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!

Events in 2020
Event name and palce Tentative dates
Nyilo (Winter Solstice), All over Bhutan 2 Jan 2020
Sarpang Tshechu, Sarpang Rabdey, Gelephu, Sarpang 3 – 5 Jan 2020
Tsatse Dzongklingoen Tshechu, Tsatse Dzong, Nanong, Pemagatshel 3 – 5 Jan 2020
Chuzangang Tshechu, Chuzangang Lhakhang, Sarpang 4 – 6 Jan 2020
Major event Lhuentse Tshechu, Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuntse 4 – 7 Jan 2020 ?
Major event Trongsa Tshechu, Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa 4 – 7 Jan 2020 ?
Dagana Tshechu, Dagana Dzong, Dagana 6 – 10 Jan 2020
Shali Tshechu, Shumar/Shali, Pemagatshel 7 – 9 Jan 2020
Samdrup Jongkhar Tshechu, Samdrup Jongkhar Dzong, Samdrup Jongkhar 8 – 10 Jan 2020
Major event Nabji & Korphu Lhakhang Drup, Nabji Lhakhang & Korphu Lhakhang, Nabji & Korphu, Trongsa, Nabji Korphu 10 – 12 Jan 2020 ?
Shinger Meto Choepda, Shingner Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang 10 Jan 2020
Major event Dagapela Tshechu, Dagapela lhakhang, Dagana 18 – 20 Jan 2020
Gyensar Torjab, Ringpung Dzong, Paro 23 Jan 2020
Traditional Day of Offering, All over Bhutan 25 Jan 2020
Lhamoizingkha Tshechu, Lhamoizigkhag Dratshang, Dagana 16 – 18 Feb 2020
Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the 5th King, Bhutan 21 – 23 Feb 2020
Losar (New Year), All over Bhutan 22 – 25 Feb 2020
Palden Lhamoi Drupchen, Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa 28 Feb – 1 Mar 2020
Phurba Dubchen, Doedel Pemacholing Lhakhang, Trashi Yangtse 1 – 8 Mar 2020
Major event Punakha Drubchen, Punakha dzong, Punakha 2 – 4 Mar 2020 ?
Major event Trashi Yangtse Tshechu, Tokaphu Lhakhang, Tongzang, Trashi Yangtse 2 – 4 Mar 2020
Khengzor Tshechu, Khengzor Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel 4 – 6 Mar 2020
Lichibi Tshechu, Lichibi, Zhemgang 5 Mar 2020
Naktshang Tshechu, Nyalamdung Naktshang, Khoma, Lhuntse 5 – 8 Mar 2020
Major event Punakha Tshechu, Punakha Dzong, Punakha 5 – 7 Mar 2020
Nganglam Tshechu, Nganglam Lhakhang, Zobel, Pemagatshel 7 – 9 Mar 2020
Tangsibi Mani, Tangsibi Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang 8 – 12 Mar 2020
Chuzangang Tshechu, Chuzangang Lhakhang, Sarpang 9 – 11 Mar 2020
Major event Drukpa (Chenga) Kora, Chorten Kora, Trashi Yangtse 9 Mar 2020
Tharpaling Thongdrol, Tharpaling Lhakhang, Chummey, Bumthang 9 Mar 2020
Zhuri Duechoed, Zhuri Lhakhang, Chumey, Bumthang 19 – 20 Mar 2020
Gayden Choedpa, Gayden Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang 22 – 24 Mar 2020
Major event Dakpa (Namgang) Kora, Chorten Kora, Trashi Yangtse 24 Mar 2020
Kharphug Lhasel, Bjoka / Trong, Zhemgang 27 Mar 2020
Major event Gasa Tshechu, Gasa Dzong, Gasa 1 – 3 Apr 2020 ?
Major event Gomphu Kora (Gomkora), Gom Kora Lhakhang, Trashigang 1 – 3 Apr 2020
Major event Talo Tshechu, Talo Gompa, Punakha 1 – 3 Apr 2020
Major event Tsirang Tshechu, Tsirang Dzong, Tsirang 1 – 3 Apr 2020
Major event Zhemgang Tshechu, Zhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang 1 – 3 Apr 2020 ?
Dzongdra Tshechu, Dzongdrakha Lhakhang, Luni 3 – 9 Apr 2020
Prewchoed, Buli/Tali/Nangkhor 3 Apr 2020
Major event Paro Tshechu, Rinpung Dzong, Paro 4 – 8 Apr 2020
Khomshar Tshechu, Khomshar, Bardo, Zhemgang 8 – 10 Apr 2020
Major event Rhododendron Festival, Lamperi Botanical Garden, Dochula, Thimphu 17 – 19 Apr 2020
Dungkhar Tshechu, Dungkhar Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel 1 – 3 May 2020
Dungmed Tshechu, Dungmed Lhakhang,Dungmin, Pemagatshel 1 – 3 May 2020
Rawabi Tshechu, Rawabi Goenpa, Maenbi, Lhuntse 1 – 3 May 2020
Tashicholing Tshechu, Tashicholing Lhakhang, Yurung, Pemagatshel 1 – 3 May 2020
Birth Anniversary of 3rd Druk Gyalpo, All over Bhutan 2 May 2020
Major event Domkhar Tshechu, Domkhar, Chumey, Bumthang 2 – 4 May 2020
Zhabdrung Kuchoe (Death Anniversary of Zhabdrung), All over Bhutan 2 May 2020
Neyphu Mani, Neyphu Gompa, Shaba, Paro 3 May 2020
Ura Yakchoe, Ura Lhakhang, Bumthang 4 – 8 May 2020
Dumati Tshechu, Dumati, Lichibi, Zhemgang 17 May 2020
Dolay Drupchen, Neyphu Gompa, Shaba, Paro 23 May – 1 Jun 2020
Prew, Jasabi , Kurtoe, Lhuntse 1 – 3 Jun 2020
Prew (Khowchung), Gangzur, Lhuntse 1 Jun 2020
Geokar Treldha Tshechu, Geokar Lhakhang, Yalang 3 Jun 2020
Khamdang Tendra Tshechu, Shaksinggoenpa, Khamdang, Trashi Yangtse 3 Jun 2020
Bon-Choe (summer), Dangkhar, Trong, Zhemgang 4 Jun 2020
Zobel Tshechu, Zobel Lhakhang, Zobel, Pemagatshel 4 – 6 Jun 2020
Lord Buddha's Paranirvana, All over Bhutan 5 Jun 2020
Der Choed, Bjoka / Trong, Zhemgang 27 – 30 Jun 2020
Dechenling Tshechu, Dechenling Lhakhang, Dechenling, Pemagatshel 28 – 30 Jun 2020
Nimalung Tshechu (Tendra), Nimalung Dratshang, Chummey, Bumthang 28 – 30 Jun 2020
Birth Anniversary of Guru Rimpoche, All over Bhutan 30 Jun 2020
Dungsingma Tshechu, Dungsingma, Yurung, Pemagatshel 30 Jun 2020
Major event Kurjey Tshechu, Kurjey Lhakhang, Bumthang 30 Jun 2020
Major event Haa Summer Festival, Town Festival Ground, Haa 11 – 12 Jul 2020
First Cermon of Lord Buddha, All over Bhutan 24 Jul 2020
Major event Tour Of The Dragon (Bicycle Race), Thimphu, Wangdue, Trongsa, Bumthang 5 Aug 2020 ?
Annual Mushroom Festival, Genekha, Thimphu 15 – 16 Aug 2020 ?
Hungla Chokhor, Tokaphu Lhakhang, Tongzang, Trashi Yangtse 17 – 19 Aug 2020
Lhamoi Doey-Phang, Ringpung Dzong, Paro 18 Aug 2020
Merak Tshechu, Merak Lhakhang, Genko, Trashigang 18 – 19 Aug 2020
Aa-hoi Bon Choe, Bjoka / Trong, Zhemgang 22 Aug 2020
Matsutake Mushroom Festival, Ura, Bumthang 23 – 24 Aug 2020
Dongdorla Duechoed, Bjoka / Trong, Zhemgang 25 – 28 Aug 2020
Major event Takila Chham, Takila Lhakhang, Lhuntse 31 Aug – 3 Sep 2020
Kesibi Chha, Kesibi Lhakhang, Maenbi, Lhuntse 4 – 6 Sep 2020
Chukor, Shaksinggoenpa, Khamdang, Trashi Yangtse 7 – 17 Sep 2020
Chha Festival, Chhusa & Zimpong, Kurtoe, Lhuntse 19 – 21 Sep 2020
Major event Thimphu Dromche (Drubchen), Tashichoe Dzong, Thimphu 22 Sep 2020 ?
Blessed Rainy Day, All over Bhutan 23 Sep 2020
Bum Tashi Festival, Gasa Dzong, Gasa 23 Sep 2020
Paro Rinpung Dromche, Rinpung Dzong, Paro 23 Sep 2020
Dorjitse Kuchoed, Dorji Gompa, Tang, Bumthang 24 – 27 Sep 2020
Goenpung Tshechu, Shumar/Goenpun, Pemagatshel 24 – 26 Sep 2020
Haa Tshechu, Lhakhang Karpo, Haa 24 – 26 Sep 2020
Kothakpa Tshechu, Shumar / Kothakpa, Pemagatshel 24 – 26 Sep 2020
Terchen Drupchen, Kichu Lhakhang, Paro 24 Sep – 7 Oct 2020
Major event Wangdue Tshechu, Tencholing Army Ground, Wangdue 24 – 26 Sep 2020
Shaksinggoenpa Tshechu, Shaksinggoenpa, Khamdang, Trashi Yangtse 25 – 27 Sep 2020
Jangchubling Wang, Jangchubling, Gangzur, Lhuntse 26 Sep 2020
Major event Tamshing Phala Chhoepa, Tamshing Lhakhang, Bumthang 26 – 28 Sep 2020
Major event Thimphu Tshechu, Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu 26 – 28 Sep 2020
Neypai Chha, Ney Village, Gangzur, Lhuntse 28 – 29 Sep 2020
Dungsingma Tshechu II, Dungsingma, Yurung, Pemagatshel 29 Sep – 1 Oct 2020
Major event Gangtey Tshechu, Gangtey Gonpa, Phobjika (Gangtey) 29 Sep – 1 Oct 2020
Nangkor Tshechu, Shumar, Pemagatshel 29 Sep – 1 Oct 2020
Kadam Tshechu, Kadam Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel 30 Sep – 2 Oct 2020
Major event Thangbi Mani (Mewang), Thangbi Lhakhang, Bumthang 30 Sep – 2 Oct 2020 ?
Dankala Mani Tshechu, Dankala lhakhang, Shaba, Paro 1 Oct 2020
Khomshar Kharphug, Khomshar, Bardo, Zhemgang 1 Oct 2020
Phuentsholing Thromde Tsechu, Pelden Tashichoelling Shedra, Phuntsholing 1 Oct 2020
Laya Aolay, Laya village, Laya 3 – 5 Oct 2020
Major event Jomolhari Mountain Festival, Damgochong, Upper Paro 14 – 15 Oct 2020
Shingkhar Rabney, Shingkhar Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang 22 – 26 Oct 2020
Bho-Yak, Janka-kha, Haa 23 Oct 2020
Major event Jakar Tshechu, Jakar Dzong, Bumthang 23 – 27 Oct 2020
Major event Royal Highlander Festival, Laya 23 – 24 Oct 2020
Major event Chhukha Tshechu, Chhukha Dzong, Chhukha 24 – 26 Oct 2020
Lanyiri Tshechu, Lanyiri Lhakhang, Dungmin, Pemagatshel 24 – 26 Oct 2020
Ugyencholing Kangsel, Ugyencholing Dzong, Tang, Bumthang 24 – 26 Oct 2020
Goenkar Tshechu, Goenpa Karpo, Khoma, Lhuntse 25 – 27 Oct 2020
Tshebar Tshechu II, Tshebar Lhakhang, Khar, Pemagatshel 25 – 27 Oct 2020
Dassain, All over Bhutan 26 Oct 2020
Major event Dechenphu Tshechu, Dechenphu Lhakhang, Thimphu 26 Oct 2020
Vijayadashami (Dashain), All over Bhutan, especially southern regions 26 Oct 2020
Dungmed Tshechu II, Dungmed Lhakhang,Dungmin, Pemagatshel 29 – 31 Oct 2020
Changankha Lhakhang Cham, Changankha Lhakhang, Thimphu 30 Oct 2020
Major event Jambay Lhakhang Drup, Jambay Lhakhang, Bumthang 31 Oct – 3 Nov 2020
Tshepami Throngdrel, Ringpung Deyangkha, Paro 31 Oct 2020
Coronation Day of His Majesty the King, All over Bhutan 1 Nov 2020
Prakhar Duchhoed, Prakhar Lhakhang, Bumthang 1 – 3 Nov 2020
Panbang Tshechu, Sonamthang Dratshang, Zhemgang 5 – 7 Nov 2020
Descending day of Lord Buddha, All over Bhutan 7 Nov 2020
Serzhong Tshechu, Do-Ngag Kuenzangcholing Lhakhang, Sarpang 7 Nov 2020
Birds Festival, Tingtibi Lower Secondary School, Tingtibi, Zhemgang 11 – 13 Nov 2020
Birth Anniversary of 4th Druk Gyalpo & Constitution Day, All over Bhutan 11 Nov 2020
Major event Black Necked Crane Festival, Gangtey Gompa, Phobjika (Gangtey) 11 Nov 2020
Sumthrang Rabdhey (Kangsol), Sumthrang Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang 11 – 15 Nov 2020
Khomshar Bon-Choe Katag, Khomshar, Bardo, Zhemgang 14 Nov 2020
Yeshey Goenpi Drupchen – festival of Mahakala, Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa 19 – 21 Nov 2020
Major event Mongar Tshechu, Mongar Dzong, Mongar 21 – 24 Nov 2020
Major event Pemagatshel Tshechu, Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel 21 – 24 Nov 2020 ?
Dechenling Tshechu II, Dechenling Lhakhang, Dechenling, Pemagatshel 22 – 24 Nov 2020
Menchu Pemaphuendey, Norbugang, Pemagatshel 22 – 24 Nov 2020
Major event Trashigang Tshechu, Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang 22 – 24 Nov 2020 ?
Pema Yoeselcholing Goenpa Tshechu , Kencholing-Shompangkhag 23 – 25 Nov 2020
Tang Namkha Rabney, Namkha Lhakhang, Bumthang 23 – 24 Nov 2020
Geokar Lhakhang Tshechu, Geokar Lhakhang, Yalang, Trashi Yangtse 24 – 29 Nov 2020
Chha Festival (Tayalawa), Tayalawa, Tshangngo, Lhuntse 25 – 29 Nov 2020
Doedel Pemacholing Tshechu, Doedel Pemacholing Lhakhang, Trashi Yangtse 26 – 30 Nov 2020
Buli Tshechu, Buli, Nangkhor, Zhemgang 28 – 30 Nov 2020
Gamung Tshechu, Shumar / Gamung, Pemagatshel 28 – 30 Nov 2020
Gonphug Tshechu, Gomphu, Trong, Zhemgang 28 – 30 Nov 2020
Goshing Tshechu, Goshing, Zhemgang 28 – 29 Nov 2020
Phumithang Tshechu, Phumithang Dratshang, Shingkhar, Zhemgang 28 – 30 Nov 2020
Bjoka Tshechu, Bjoka / Trong, Zhemgang 29 Nov – 1 Dec 2020
Chojam Rabney, Chojamrab Lhakhang, Tang, Bumthang 29 Nov – 3 Dec 2020
Khangma Tshechu II, Khangma Lhakhang, Yurung, Pemagatshel 29 Nov – 1 Dec 2020
Ladrong Rabney Tshechu, Ladrong Lhakhang, Jarey, Lhuntse 29 Nov – 3 Dec 2020
Bardo Kharphug, Bardo, Zhemgang 30 Nov – 3 Dec 2020
Bon-Choe, Dangkhar / Trong / Tali / Buli / Kihar / Nangkhor / Thrisa / Shingkhar / Wamling / Radhi / Nimshong / Langdorbi, Zhemgang 30 Nov 2020
Major event Jambay Lhakhang Singye Cham, Jambay Lhakhang, Bumthang 30 Nov 2020
Kharphu Bon-Choed, Shingkhar, Bumthang 30 Nov 2020
Langdurbi Bon-Choe, Langdurbi, Zhemgang 30 Nov – 2 Dec 2020
Mamung Trong Tshechu, Ma-Mung Trong, Phangkhar, Zhemgang 30 Nov 2020
Nalakhar Tshechu (Nga Lhakhang Zhi), Ngaa Lhakhang, Bumthang 30 Nov – 2 Dec 2020
Nangla Tshechu Trong Tshechu, Nangla Tshechu Trong, Zhemgang 30 Nov 2020
Shingkhar Tshechu, Shingkhar, Zhemgang 30 Nov – 4 Dec 2020
Tashibi Tshechu, Tashibee, Phangkhar, Zhemgang 30 Nov 2020
Thrisa Tshechu, Thrisa, Shingkhar, Zhemgang 30 Nov – 2 Dec 2020
Wamling Tshechu, Wamling, Shingkhar, Zhemgang 30 Nov – 4 Dec 2020
Pangkhar Choepa, Pangkhar Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang 10 – 14 Dec 2020
Jangchubling Tshechu, Jangchubling, Gangzur, Lhuntse 12 – 13 Dec 2020
Major event Druk Wangyel Tshechu, Dochula, Thimphu, Thimphu 13 Dec 2020
Lomba, Haa, Paro 13 Dec 2020
National Day, All over Bhutan 17 Dec 2020
Dungkar Tshechu, Dungkar Choeji Ngatshang, Lhuntse 22 – 25 Dec 2020
Major event Lhuentse Tshechu, Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuntse 23 – 25 Dec 2020 ?
Major event Trongsa Tshechu, Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa 23 – 25 Dec 2020 ?
Dekidling Tshechu, Lungtok Tharchen Goenpa, Dekidling, Sarpang 24 Dec 2020
Dagana Tshechu, Dagana Dzong, Dagana 25 – 29 Dec 2020
Samdrup Jongkhar Tshechu, Samdrup Jongkhar Dzong, Samdrup Jongkhar 27 – 29 Dec 2020
Kilung Chotpa, Gangzur, Lhuntse 28 – 29 Dec 2020
Major event Nabji & Korphu Lhakhang Drup, Nabji Lhakhang & Korphu Lhakhang, Nabji & Korphu, Trongsa, Nabji Korphu 29 Dec 2020 – 1 Jan 2021 ?
Shinger Meto Choepda, Shingner Lhakhang, Ura, Bumthang 29 Dec 2020

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.

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.