Bhutan Public Holidays
Holidays
2009
2 Jan Winter Solstice.18 Feb -19 Feb Losar.
20 Feb Traditional Day of Offering.
21 Feb Birth Anniversary of Fifth Druk Gyalpo.
26 Apr Zhabdrung Kuchoe.
2 May Birth Anniversary of Third Druk Gyalpo.
31 May Lord Buddha's Parinivana.
2 Jun Coronation Day of Fourth Druk Gyalpo.
25 Jun Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche.
18 Jul First Sermon of Lord Buddha.
17 Sep Thimphu Drubchen.
21 Sep -23 Sep Thimphu Tshechu.
21 Oct Dashain.
1 Nov Descending Day of Lord Buddha.
11 Nov -13 Nov Birth Anniversary of Fourth Druk Gyalpo.
17 Dec National Day.
2010
17 Dec National Day of Bhutan.Note
The traditional Buddhist holidays are observed, including Day of Offerings, Losar (New Year), Shabdung Kuchoey, Lord Buddha's Parinirvana, Birthday of Guru Rinpoche, First Sermon of Lord Buddha, Thimphu Tsechu and Thimphu Tsechu Dromchoe and the Descending Days of Lord Buddha. Also to be noted are the Winter Solstice, Blessed Rainy Day, the Meeting of Nine Evils, Dashain, the National Day and royal anniversaries. The Buddhist festivals are declared according to local astronomical observations and it is not possible to forecast the date of their occurrence. Please contact local authorities for the latest dates. Dates of smaller festivals are liable to change at short notice.
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