Dassain
Nationwide public holiday in Bhutan · ལྷོ་མཚམས་ད་སའིན་ངལ་གསོ།
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 21 October | Wednesday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 9 October | Saturday | NationwideEstimated, may shift by 1-2 days until officially announced |
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.
Typical weather in Thimphu around 21 October: high 12°C (53°F), low 3°C (37°F), rain on 19% 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 Wednesday 21 October in Thimphu: (MET Norway)
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.