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Public Holiday in Bhutan 2012
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Last Updated On: 06/01/2012
Public holidays would be important consideration during your trip to Bhutan. While most museums 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 | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Winter Solstice | Jan 2, 2012 | Monday |
| Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the 5th King | Feb 21-23, 2012 | Tuesday-Thursday |
| Losar, Water Male Dragon Year | Feb 22-23, 2012 | Wednesday - Thursday |
| Death Anniversary of Zhabdrung (Zhabdrung Kuchoe) | May 01, 2012 | Tuesday |
| Birthday of the 3rd Druk Gyalpo | May 02, 2012 | Wednesday |
| Lord Buddha’s Parinivana | Jun 04, 2012 | Monday |
| Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpochhe | Jun 29, 2012 | Friday |
| First Sermon of Lord Buddha | Jul 23, 2012 | Monday |
| Thimphu Dromchhe(Thimphu only) | Sep 21, 2012 | Friday |
| Blessed Rainy Day | Sep 22, 2012 | Saturday |
| Thimphu Tshechu (Thimphu only) | Sep 25-27, 2012 | Tuesday-Thursday |
| Dassain | Oct 24, 2012 | Wednesday |
| Coronation Day of the 5th Druk Gyalpo | Nov 01, 2012 | Thursday |
| Descending Day of Lord Buddha | Nov 06, 2012 | Tuesday |
| Birth Anniversary of 4th Druk Gyalpo | Nov 11, 2012 | Sunday |
| National Day | Dec 17, 2012 | Monday |
Source: Druk Air, Royal Bhutan Airlines
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