Tshechu means “tenth day,” a religious event celebrated on the tenth day of a lunar calendar annually in various temples, monasteries, and Dzongs throughout the country; however, the exact month of the Tshechu varies from place to place, temples to temples, dzong to dzong. The entire community, families, and loved ones come together to witness the festival, blessings and socialize together in the event. Believed that everyone must attend the Tshechu and see the mask dances to receive prayer and drain out all sins, every individual come with colorful costumes with packed lunch to witness the festivals and enjoy the day.
Thimphu Tshechu Festival
Thimphu Tshechu Festival: Bhutan's biggest celebration with mask dances and prayers for good fortune. Attending the festival is believed to bring good fortune.
Jambay Lhakhang Drup Festival
Jambay Lhakhang Drup festival in Bumthang features mask dances, a fire ceremony, and the Dance of Treasure to bless infertile women.
Wangdue Phodrang Tshechu Festival
Wangdue Phodrang hosts the Lozey festival with speeches, songs, and dances, including 'The Dance of Ox.' It concludes with Guru Tshengye Thongdrol paintings.
Punakha Tshechu and Drubchen Festival
Punakha Drubchen festival reenacts a 17th-century battle with locals in traditional gear. Pays tribute to victory over Tibetans. Punakha Tshechu was introduced to preserve Buddhism.
Paro Tshechu Festival
Paro Tshechu is a five-day festival in Bhutan where monks and laymen dress up and dance together. The giant Thangka painting is shown to all on the last day.
Matsutake Festival
Matsutake Festival in Ura Valley celebrates the mushroom season with picking excursions and local lifestyle experiences.
Jomolhari Mountain Festival
Jomolhari festival is celebrated for two days at the foothills of Mt. Jomolhari. The 'Snow Leopard Show' raises awareness about declining snow leopard numbers. Locals wear traditional attire and dance to folk songs.
Nimalung Festival
The festival includes traditional folk dances, vibrant attire, and a Mask Dance. It culminates with a rare display of a giant silk painting depicting Guru Padmasambava and other important deities.
Nomad Festival
The Nomad Festival in Bumthang showcases the culture, traditions, and lifestyle of Bhutan's nomadic people. It features a royal procession and stalls selling indigenous arts, crafts, and food.
Takin Festival
Takin Festival in Bhutan showcases Takin, the national animal. Nomadic tribes sell local items and traditional dishes which helps them to earn money.
Here's a complete list of Bhutan Festivals Dates For The Year 2025
| SL No. | FESTIVAL | PLACE | DATE |
| 1 | Trongsa Tshechu | Trongsa Dzong, Trongsa | 9th -11th Jan 2025 (Thongdral on last day) |
| 2 | Lhuentse Tshechu | Lhuentse Dzong, Lhuentse | 8th -10th Jan 2025 (Thongdral on last day) |
| 3 | Samdrupjongkhar Tshechu | Samdrupjongkhar | 11th -13th Jan 2025 |
| 4 | Punakha Drubchen | Punakha Dzong, Punakha | 6th – 8th March |
| 5 | Punakha Tshechu | Punakha Dzong, Punakha | 9th – 11th March |
| 6 | Tharpaling Thongdrol | Tharpaling Lhakhang, Chumi, Bumthang | 14th March |
| 7 | Tangsibi Mani | Tangsibi Lhakhang, Ura Bumthang | 15th – 17th March |
| 8 | Chhorten Kora | Chorten Kora, Trashiyangtshe | 14th March & 29th March |
| 9 | Gomphukora | Gom Kora Lhakhang, Trashigang | 5th – 7th April |
| 10 | Talo Tshechu | Talo Gonpa, Punakha | 5th – 7th April |
| 11 | Gasa Tshechu | Gasa Dzong, Gasa | 5th – 7th April |
| 12 | Zhemgang Tshechu | Zhemgang Dzong, Zhemgang | 5th – 7th April |
| 13 | Paro Tshechu | Rinpung Dzong, Paro | 8th – 12th April (Thongdral on last day) |
| 14 | Rhododendron Festival | Lamperi Botanical Park, Thimphu | 22nd -24th April |
| 15 | Domkhar Tshechu | Domkhar, Chumi, Bumthang. | 7th – 9th May |
| 16 | Ura Yakchoe | Ura Lhakhang, Bumthang | 9th – 13th May |
| 17 | Nimalung Tshechu | Nimalung Dratshang, Chumi, Bumthang | 3rd – 5th July |
| 18 | Kurjey Tshechu | Kurjey Lhakhang, Choekhor, Bumthang | 5th July |
| 19 | Mushroom Festival | Genekha, Geneyzam, Thimphu | 15th – 16th August |
| 20 | Tour of the Dragon (Mountain Bike Race) | Bumthang to Thimphu | 6th September |
| 21 | Thimphu Drubchen | Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu | 28th September |
| 22 | Wangdue Tshechu | Wangduephodrang | 30th September - 2nd October |
| 23 | Tamshing Phala Chhoepa | Tamshing lhakhang, Bumthang | 2nd – 4th October |
| 24 | Thimphu Tshechu | Tashi Chhodzong, Thimphu | 2nd – 4th October |
| 25 | Gangtey Tshechu | Gangtey Gonpa, Wangduephodrang | 5th – 7th October (Thongdral on last day) |
| 26 | Thangbi Mewang | Thangbi Lhakhang, Choekor, Bumthang | 7th -8th October |
| 27 | Pemagatshel Tshechu | Pemagatshel Dzong, Pemagatshel. | 29th October - 1st November (Thongdral on last day) |
| 28 | Haa Annual Tshechu | Haa | 29th – 31st October |
| 29 | Jhomolhari Mountain Festival | Dangochong, Thimphu | 14th -15th October |
| 30 | Royal Highland Festival | Laya, Gasa | 23rd – 24th October |
| 31 | Chhukha Tshechu | Chhukha Dzong, Chhukha | 29th – 31st October |
| 32 | Dechenphu Tshechu | Dechenphu Lhakhang, Thimphu | 31st October |
| 33 | Jakar Tshechu | Jakar Dzong, Bumthang | 29th November - 1st December |
| 34 | Gomphu Kora | Gomphu Kora, Trashiyangtshe | 5th – 7th December |
| 35 | Gyalpo Lhosar | Across Bhutan | 25th -26th December |
| 36 | Chorten Kora | Chorten Kora, Trashiyangtshe | 15th February |
| 37 | Gomphu Kora | Gomphu Kora, Trashiyangtshe | 25th – 27th March |
| 38 | Kurjey Tshechu | Kurjey Lhakhang, Bumthang | 3rd - 5th May |
| 39 | Wangdue Tshechu | Wangduephodrang | 3rd - 5th October |
| 40 | Drukpa Tshechu | Druk Ralung, Punakha | 1st - 3rd October |
| 41 | Ura Festival | Ura, Bumthang | 20th – 22nd July |
| 42 | Chukha Tshechu | Chukha, Bhutan | 10th - 12th November |
| 43 | Samye Tshechu | Samye, Tibet | 16th -18th March |
| 44 | Tharpaling Thongdrol | Tharpaling, Bumthang | 1st March |
| 45 | Rhododendron Festival | Lamperi, Thimphu | 5th April |
| 46 | Bumthang Tshechu | Jakar Dzong, Bumthang | 1st - 4th October |
