There are 17 public holidays in Bhutan in 2026, seven of which fall on weekends: Saturday and Sunday.
The following is the list of public holidays in Bhutan 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Solstice (Nyilo) | Jan 02, 2026 | Friday | Public Holiday |
| Traditional Day of Offerings | Jan 19, 2026 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Losar New Year | Feb 18, 2026 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Losar New Year Holiday | Feb 19, 2026 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
| King's Birthday | Feb 21, 2026 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| King's Birthday Holiday | Feb 22, 2026 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| King's Birthday Holiday | Feb 23, 2026 | Monday | Public Holiday |
| Death Anniversary of Zhabdrung | Apr 26, 2026 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Birthday of 3rd Druk Gyalpo | May 02, 2026 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Buddha's Parinirvana | May 31, 2026 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche | Jun 24, 2026 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| First Sermon of Lord Buddha | Jul 18, 2026 | Saturday | Public Holiday |
| Blessed Rainy Day | Sep 23, 2026 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Dassain | Oct 21, 2026 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| Druk Gyalpo Coronation Anniversary | Nov 01, 2026 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Descending Day of Lord Buddha | Nov 01, 2026 | Sunday | Public Holiday |
| Birthday of the 4th Druk Gyalpo | Nov 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Public Holiday |
| National Day | Dec 17, 2026 | Thursday | Public Holiday |
Please also check the working days in Bhutan in 2026.
