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Public Holiday in Bhutan 2012

Public Holiday in Bhutan 2012

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 Solistice 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 Parnirvana 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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