World Public HolidaysPublic holidays in Bhutan, 2026
Holiday dates17vs 2025: +0
On weekdays10not on the weekend
On the weekend7weekend: Sat・Sun
Breaks of 3+ days3
World rank40 / 246median 14 days
All public holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 | Fri | Winter Solstice |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Mon | Traditional Day of Offering |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Wed | Losar |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Thu | Losar |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Mon | Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King |
| Apr 26, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Death Anniversary of Zhabdrung |
| May 2, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | Birth Anniversary of the 3rd Druk Gyalpo |
| May 31, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Lord Buddha's Parinirvana |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Wed | Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Sat (weekend) | First Sermon of Lord Buddha |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Wed | Blessed Rainy Day |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Wed | Dassain |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Sun (weekend) | Coronation of His Majesty the King; Descending Day of Lord Buddha |
| Nov 11, 2026 | Wed | Birth Anniversary of the 4th Druk Gyalpo - Constitution Day |
| Dec 17, 2026 | Thu | National Day |
By month and weekday
Breaks of 3 or more days in 2026
| Period | Length | Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2026 – Jan 4, 2026 | 3 days | Winter Solstice |
| Jan 17, 2026 – Jan 19, 2026 | 3 days | Traditional Day of Offering |
| Feb 21, 2026 – Feb 23, 2026 | 3 days | Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King |
Holiday count by year
Changes from 2025
- + Birth Anniversary of the 4th Druk Gyalpo - Constitution Day
- + Coronation of His Majesty the King; Descending Day of Lord Buddha
- − Birth Anniversary of the 4th Druk Gyalpo - Constitution Day; Descending Day of Lord Buddha
- − Coronation of His Majesty the King
Includes name differences (moved or observed holidays).
World ranking of holiday counts, 2026 →
National public holidays only; regional holidays and observances may differ. Some religious holidays depend on moon sighting and can shift by a day — check official announcements.