{"country":"Bhutan","code":"bt","years":[2026,2027],"weekend_days":["Sunday","Saturday"],"scope":"National public holidays only; regional holidays are not included.","page":"https://timebento.com/public-holidays/bt.html","open_in_app":"https://timebento.com/bt","holidays":[{"date":"2026-01-02","name":"Winter Solstice","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, traditional","about":"Nyilo (\"return of the sun\") is considered the most auspicious day of the year. In some parts of western Bhutan it is celebrated like a new year, though more so in the central and eastern regions, where the shortest day is marked with archery and feasting.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Nyilo!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-01-19","name":"Traditional Day of Offering","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, traditional","about":"Usually falling in January or February, on the first day of the 12th month of the calendar. 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A few days off.","what_to_say":"Happy birthday to His Majesty the King!","usual":{"days":"3 days"}},{"date":"2026-02-23","name":"Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King","day_off":true,"kind":"National, royal","about":"21–23 February commemorate the birth anniversary of Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the fifth and current Druk Gyalpo.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A few days off.","what_to_say":"Happy birthday to His Majesty the King!","usual":{"days":"3 days"}},{"date":"2026-04-26","name":"Death Anniversary of Zhabdrung","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist), national","about":"Zhabdrung Kuchoe marks the passing of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the founder of Bhutan, in 1651 at Punakha Dzong. It is observed on the 10th day of the 3rd month of the Bhutanese calendar and is a national day of mourning.","at_work":"A solemn day; mention it only with respect. 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It is held to be the day the Buddha was conceived, born, subdued evil, gained enlightenment and attained Nirvana, and is one of the most auspicious days for Buddhists.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-06-24","name":"Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"Observed on the 10th day of the 5th month of the Bhutanese calendar.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-07-18","name":"First Sermon of Lord Buddha","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Buddhist)","about":"Drugpa Tshezhi, or Chokhor Duechen, is observed on the 4th day of the 6th month of the Bhutanese calendar and is one of the holiest days in the Buddhist calendar. On this day the Buddha gave his first sermon at Sarnath, turning the first wheel of the dharma.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-09-23","name":"Blessed Rainy Day","day_off":true,"kind":"Cultural, traditional","about":"Thruebab generally falls around 23 September and is held on an auspicious day during the monsoon season. It is marked by feasting, drinking alcohol, playing traditional sports and purification through washing. The traditional holiday was recently reinstated as a public holiday.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Blessed Rainy Day!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-10-21","name":"Dassain","day_off":true,"kind":"Religious (Hindu)","about":"Dashain is the main Nepalese Hindu festival. During it houses are cleaned and replastered, gifts are exchanged and families gather. It has been a public holiday in Bhutan.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Happy Dashain!","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-11-01","name":"Coronation of His Majesty the King","day_off":true,"kind":"National, royal","about":"1 November marks the coronation of Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the fifth and current Druk Gyalpo, in 2008.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. A day off.","what_to_say":"Enjoy the day off.","usual":{"days":"1 day"}},{"date":"2026-11-11","name":"Birth Anniversary of the 4th Druk Gyalpo - Constitution Day","day_off":true,"kind":"National, royal","about":"11 November is the birth anniversary of Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the fourth Druk Gyalpo. It is also called Constitution Day: the Constitution of Bhutan was enacted under this king and at his behest.","at_work":"Welcome to mention. 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