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Bhutan Public Holidays 2026

Complete list of public holidays — nationwide & regional

2025 2026 2027
There are 12 national public holidays in Bhutan during 2026. Of these, 4 fall on a weekend this particular year, which leaves 8 on working days — a detail worth checking, since holidays that land on a Saturday or Sunday are not always compensated with a day off in lieu. There are 2 clear "bridge day" opportunities this year — where a public holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, so taking the single adjoining day off turns it into a four-day weekend. The calendar opens with Winter Solstice (Nyilo) on Thursday 1 January and closes with Winter Solstice (Nyilo) on Monday 28 December.

Nationwide Holidays 2026

12 holidays
🇩🇪 Public Holidays for all of Bhutan
1 Jan 2026 Thu Winter Solstice (Nyilo) Nationwide
23 Feb 2026 Mon King's Birthday (5th King) Nationwide
2 May 2026 Sat Third King's Death Anniversary Nationwide
31 May 2026 Sun Buddha Purnima / Vesak Nationwide
25 Jul 2026 Sat First Sermon of Buddha (Choe-Khor Dhuechen) Nationwide
17 Aug 2026 Mon Blessed Rainy Day (Thrue-Bab) Nationwide
2 Sept 2026 Wed Birthday of the 4th King Nationwide
21 Oct 2026 Wed Dashain / Dussehra Nationwide
1 Nov 2026 Sun Coronation Day Nationwide
11 Nov 2026 Wed Birthday of 4th King Jigme Singye Wangchuck Nationwide
17 Dec 2026 Thu National Day Nationwide
28 Dec 2026 Mon Winter Solstice (Nyilo) Nationwide

Regional Holidays 2026

by region