Public Holiday in Bhutan 2010
Public holidays would be important consideration during your trip to Bhutan. While most musuems and government offices are closed on public holidays, restricted area like Tashichho Dzong (Thimphu Dzong) are open to the public on Sunday and public holidays.
| Public Holiday | Date | Weekdate |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Solstice | Jan 2, 2010 | Saturday |
| Female Fire Hog Year | Feb 18-19, 2010 | Thursday & Friday |
| Traditional Day of Offering | Feb 20, 2010 | Saturday |
| Birth Anniversary of Fifth Druk Gyalpo | Feb 21, 2010 | Sunday |
| Zhabdrung Kuchoe | April 26, 2010 | Monday |
| Lord Buddhas Parinivana | May 31, 2010 | Monday |
| Coronation Day of Fourth Druk Gyalpo | Jun 2, 2010 | Wednesday |
| Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche | Jun 25, 2010 | Friday |
| The First Sermon of Lord Buddha | Jul 18, 2010 | Sunday |
| Thimphu Drubchen | Sep 17, 2010 | Friday |
| Thimphu Tshechu | Sep 21-23, 2010 | Tuesday - Thursday |
| Descending Day of Lord Buddha | Nov 1, 2010 | Monday |
| Birth Anniversary of Fourth Druk Gyalpo | Nov 11-13, 2010 | Thursday - Saturday |
| National Day | Dec 17, 2010 | Friday |
Source: National Portal of Bhutan
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