Blessed Rainy Day
Nationwide public holiday in Bhutan · རྒྱལ་ཡོངས་ཁྲུས་བབས་ངལ་གསོ།
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 September | Wednesday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 24 September | Friday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Bhutan.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Fri 24 Sep – Sun 26 Sep is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Thimphu around 24 September: high 14°C (58°F), low 8°C (46°F), rain on 77% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Thimphu. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Friday 24 September in Thimphu: (MET Norway)
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.