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Buddha's First Sermon
Jul 28 in 11 days
Blessed Rainy Day
Sep 23 in 68 days
Dashain
Oct 2 in 77 days
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel's Coronation
Nov 1 in 107 days
Birth Anniversary of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo
Nov 11 in 117 days
Descending Day of Lord Buddha
Nov 11 in 117 days
National Day
Dec 17 in 153 days
List of Holidays In Bhutan 2023 
| Day | Date | Holiday Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Jan 2 | Winter Solstice (Nyilo) | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Jan 22 | Traditional Day of Offerings | Public Holiday |
| Tue | Feb 21 | Losar (New Year) | Public Holiday |
| Tue | Feb 21 | King's Birthday | Public Holiday |
| Wed | Feb 22 | Losar | Public Holiday |
| Thu | Apr 20 | Election Day | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Apr 30 | Death Anniversary of Zhabdrung (Zhabdrung Kuchoe) | Public Holiday |
| Tue | May 2 | Birth Anniversary of Third Druk Gyalpo | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Jun 4 | Buddha's Parinirvana | Public Holiday |
| Wed | Jun 28 | Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche | Public Holiday |
| Fri | Jul 21 | Buddha's First Sermon | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Sep 24 | Blessed Rainy Day | Public Holiday |
| Tue | Oct 24 | Dashain | Public Holiday |
| Wed | Nov 1 | King Jigme Khesar Namgyel's Coronation | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Nov 4 | Descending Day of Lord Buddha | Public Holiday |
| Sat | Nov 11 | Birth Anniversary of the Fourth Druk Gyalpo | Public Holiday |
| Sun | Dec 17 | National Day | Public Holiday |
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