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Bhutan · Public holidays

Bhutan public holidays in 2023.

Complete list of 9 public holidays in Bhutan for 2023, plus 0 joint leave days and 0 regional observances. Find long weekends, dates, and historical context.

At a glance

Key facts: Bhutan 2023

Public holidays
9
National
Joint leave
0
Optional
Regional
0
Per state/region
Long weekends
2
3+ day breaks
Total days off
8
Cumulative
First holiday
Jan 1
New Year
Last holiday
Dec 17
National Day
Country code
BT
dz-BT
Month by month

All Bhutan 2023 holidays

January1 holiday
1SunNew Year
February1 holiday
21TueKing's Birthday
March0 holidays
No public holidays
April0 holidays
No public holidays
May2 holidays
2TueLord Buddha Parinirvana
31WedLord Buddha First Sermon
June0 holidays
No public holidays
July1 holiday
5WedBirth of Guru Rinpoche
August0 holidays
No public holidays
September1 holiday
24SunBlessed Rainy Day
October0 holidays
No public holidays
November2 holidays
1WedCoronation Day
11SatKing's Birthday Anniversary
December1 holiday
17SunNational Day
42 observances

Observances & international days · Bhutan 2023

Religious observances (Christian Easter cycle), international UN/WHO days, and cultural observances that are widely marked in Bhutan but are not official public holidays. Dates are algorithmic — accurate for any year.

Observances are marked but not gazetted as public holidays — workplaces, banks and schools usually remain open.

2 long weekends

Plan your 2023 time off

In 2023, Bhutan has 2 natural long-weekend opportunities, totaling 8 potential days off. Use our planner to optimize leave strategy.

King's Birthday
Feb 18Feb 21 · 4 days
Lord Buddha Parinirvana
Apr 29May 2 · 4 days
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2 long weekends
Bhutan 2023: 9 public holidays