If you are planning your journey to the Land of the Thunder Dragon in 2026, here are the major festival dates to include in your itinerary:
| Festival | Location | 2026 Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Lhamoi Dromchhen | Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | Feb 22 – 24 |
| Punakha Dromche | Punakha Dzong, Punakha | Feb 23 – 25 |
| Punakha Tshechu | Punakha Dzong, Punakha | Feb 26 – 28 |
| Tharpaling Thongdrol | Tharpaling Lhakhang, Bumthang | March 3 |
| Chorten Kora | Chorten Kora, Trashiyangtshe | March 3 & 19 |
| Gomphukora | Gom Kora Lhakhang, Trashigang | March 26 – 28 |
| Paro Tshechu | Rinpung Dzong, Paro | March 29 – April 2 |
| Haa Spring Festival | Yangthng Ground, Haa | April 7 – 9 |
| Rhododendron Festival | Lamperi Botanical Park, Thimphu | April 23 – 24 |
| Ura Yakchoe | Ura Lhakhang, Bumthang | April 28 – May 2 |
| Nimalung Tshechu | Nimalung Dratshang, Bumthang | June 22 – 24 |
| Kurjey Tshechu | Kurjey Lhakhang, Bumthang | June 24 |
| Thimphu Drubchen | Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu | Sept 17 |
| Wangdue Tshechu | Wangduephodrang | Sept 19 – 21 |
| Thimphu Tshechu | Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu | Sept 21 – 23 |
| Gangtey Tshechu | Gangtey Gonpa, Wangdue | Sept 24 – 26 |
| Jambay Lhakhang Drup | Jambay Lhakhang, Bumthang | Oct 26 – 29 |
| Black Necked Crane Festival | Phobjikha Valley | Nov 11 |
| Trashigang Tshechu | Trashigang Dzong, Trashigang | Nov 18 – 20 |
| Trongsa Tshechu | Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | Dec 17 – 21 |