Birth of Guru Rinpoche is a public holiday in Bhutan. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.
Birth of Guru Rinpoche is officially observed as a public holiday in Bhutan. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows Birth of Guru Rinpoche's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.
Birth of Guru Rinpoche observance varies by community and region within Bhutan. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.
Future dates for moving holidays (Easter, Eid, Lunar New Year, Diwali, etc.) are computed and approximate; the actual public-holiday date in some countries is fixed by official decree closer to the date.