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.
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Public Holiday |
Date |
Weekdate |
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Winter Solstice |
Jan 2, 2011 |
Sunday |
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Traditional Day of Offering |
Jan 05, 2011 |
Wednesday |
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Losar (New year of the Iron Rabbit) |
Feb 03-04, 2011 |
Wednesday - Thursday |
|
Birthday of H.M. The King |
Feb 21-23, 2011 |
Monday - Wednesday |
|
Birthday of the 3rd Druk Gyalpo |
May 02, 2011 |
Monday |
|
Zhabdrung Kuchoe |
May 12, 2011 |
Thursday |
|
Lord Buddhas Parinivana |
June 15, 2011 |
Wednesday |
|
Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche |
July 10, 2011 |
Sunday |
|
The First Sermon of Lord Buddha |
Aug 03, 2011 |
Wednesday |
|
Blessed Rainy Day |
Sep 23, 2011 |
Friday |
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Thimphu Drubchen (Thimphu only) |
Oct 02, 2011 |
Sunday |
|
Thimphu Tshechu (Thimphu only) |
Oct 06-08, 2011 |
Thursday - Saturday |
|
Royal Wedding |
Oct 13-18, 2011 |
Thursday - Tuesday |
|
Coronation Day of H.M. The King |
Nov 1, 2011 |
Tuesday |
|
Birth Anniversary of Fourth Druk Gyalpo |
Nov 11, 2011 |
Friday |
|
Descending Day of Lord Buddha |
Nov 17, 2011 |
Thursday |
|
National Day |
Dec 17, 2011 |
Saturday |
Source: Druk Air, Royal Bhutan Airlines
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