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Public Holiday in Bhutan 2011

Updated on 10/October/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 Solstice Jan 2, 2011 Sunday
Traditional Day of Offering Jan 05, 2011 Wednesday
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
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

Click here for a list of Festival Dates in Bhutan

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