Festivals dates of Nepal, Tibet & Bhutan 2026/2027
Nepal
| 15 Jan 2027 | Maghi | The New Year of the Tharu and Magar ethnic groups is mainly celebrated in the Teraï |
| 18 Feb 2027 | Tibetan New Year | Tibetan New Year / Sherpa Losar |
| 06 Mar 2027 | Shiva Ratri | Night of the lord Shiva, when the god is celebrated by libations, dances and use of narcotics in the interesting temple of Pashupatinath |
| 21 Mar 2027 | Holi | Celebration of colours, Holika Demon Holocaust celebration giving rise to battles of water and colours in Kathmandu (March 21) in the Teraï (March 22) and in all of India |
| 14 Apr 2027 | Bisket Jatra | Newar tantric festival of Bhaktapur and Thimi coinciding (coincidentally) with the Nepalese New Year commemorating the great battle and victory of the good over the evil of Mahabarath with a parade of wagons effigies of Bhairav and Bhadra and struggles taking place around a great tower ceremonial |
| 01 - 03 Jun 2027 |
Tiji Festival in Mustang | Sacred Dance Festival and Revelation of Tanka Celebrating the Arrival of Spring in Lo Manthang Capital of Mustang |
| 2027 | Seto & Rato machendranath | Giant chariot parade carrying the statue of the god Machendranath, Seto - white in Kathmandu, Rato - red in Patan, and Bungamati (syncretism of Indra god of the Hindu rain and Avalokiteswar Bodisatva of compassion for Hindus) taking place at the end of April beginning of May so to summon rain for an early monsoon |
| 17 - 18 Aug 2027 | Janai Purnima (Rakcha Bandhan) Gai Jatra |
Festival where Bhramin and Chettri castes (born twice) change the sacred cord they wear and moments of festivities and pilgrimages to the holy lakes including Gosaikunda (Langtang), the gathering of animist shamans give rise to dances, trances, and festivities and the Gai Jatra Festival (Sacred Cow Parade in Memory of the Dead) |
| 26 Sep 2026 | Indra Jatra | Parade of chariot in tribute to Indra god of the rain and king of the gods, where appears the Kumari living protective goddess of Kathmandu |
| 17 - 20 October 2026 | Dashain | A 12-day festival symbolizing the victory of Ram (Vishnu's avatar) on the Ravan demon and where the elders bless their cadets, a real national holiday of Nepal |
| 09 -11 November 2026 | Tihar | Festival of lights, Diwali in India culminating with Pooja in Laxmi, goddess of prosperity and the blessing of the brothers by their sisters |
| The full moon of the 6* Tibetan month | Festival of Dho / Tarap | Great religious festival at the monastery of Riwo Bumpa - Dho Tarap. |
Bhutan
| 16-18 feb 2027 | Punakha Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
| 20 Feb & 8 Mar 2027 | Chhorten Kora | Ritual Circumstances of Stupa and Pooja |
| 16-18 Mar 2027 | Gomphu Kora | Ritual Circumstances of Stupa and Pooja |
| 16-18 Mar 2027 | Gasa Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
| 18-22 Mar 2027 | Paro Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
| 18-22 Apr 2027 | Ura Yakchoe | Village Festival of Spring Celebration |
| 12-14 June 2027 | Nimalung Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
| 14 June 2027 | Kurjey Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
| 5 Sep 2027 | Tour of the Dragon | Mountain bike race, Bhumthang to Thimphu |
| 5 Oct 2027 | Thimphu Drubchen | Pooja ritual |
| 8-10 Oct 2027 | Wangdue Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
| 10-12 Oct 2027 | Tamshing Phala Chhoepa | At Tamshing Monastery in Bumthang |
| 10-12 Oct 2027 | Thimphu Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
| 15-16 Oct 2027 | Thangbi Mewang festival | The festival is famous for its Mewang (Fire Blessing) ceremony |
| 19 - 21 Oct 2026 | Chhukha Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Black Necked Crane Festival | Festival celebrating the animal symbol of the Phobjika Valley, the black-necked crane |
| 17 - 19 Nov 2026 | Mongar Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
| 18 - 20 Nov 2026 | Trashigang Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
| 24 Nov 2026 | Jambay Lhakhang Drup | Pooja ritual of Jambey Lhakhang monastery in JAkar - Bhumthang |
| 18 - 21 Oct 2026 | Pemagatshel Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
| 13 Dec 2026 | Druk Wangyel Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
| 17-21 Dec 2026 | TrongsaTshechu & Lhuentse Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
Tibet
| 2027 | Tibetan New Year (Losar) | Celebrations in the families for the new year, various rituals and festivities, and the following days in monasteries in Tibet. |
| 2027 | Mount Kailash Dharpoche | Saka Dawa Festival, celebrating Guru Rinpoche - Padma Sambhava |
| 2027 | Gyantse Dhamak | Yoghurt Festival is giving rise to festivities, including horse races. |
| 2027 | Labrang Festival | Sacred Dance Festival celebrating Guru Rinpoche with giant Thangka revelation, archery and horse racing |