Festivals dates of Nepal - Tibet & Bhutan
Below is the calendar of Festivals to be held in Nepal, India, Bhutan, and Tibet.
Nepal
| 15 Jan 2026 | Maghi | The New Year of the Tharu and Magar ethnic groups is mainly celebrated in the Teraï |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Tibetan New Year | Tibetan New Year / Sherpa Losar |
| 15 Feb 2026 | 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 |
| 2 Mar 2026 | Holi | Celebration of colours, Holika Demon Holocaust celebration giving rise to battles of water and colours in Kathmandu (March 6) in the Teraï (March 7) and in all of India |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 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 |
| 14 - 16 May 2026 |
Teeji | Sacred Dance Festival and Revelation of Tanka Celebrating the Arrival of Spring in Lo Manthang Capital of Mustang |
| 2025 | 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 |
| 28 - 29 Aug 2026 | 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
| 27 Feb to 1st March 2026 | Punakha Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
| 03 & 19 March 2026 | Chhorten Kora | Ritual Circumstances of Stupa and Pooja |
| 26 - 28 March 2026 | Gomphu Kora | Ritual Circumstances of Stupa and Pooja |
| 26 - 28 March 2026 | Gasa Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
| 29 March - 02 April 2026 | Paro Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
| 28 April - 02 May 2026 | Ura Yakchoe | Village Festival of Spring Celebration |
| 22 - 24 June 2026 | Nimalung Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
| 24 June 2026 | Kurjey Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
| 05 September 2026 | Tour of the Dragon | Mountain bike race, Bhumthang to Thimphu |
| 17 September 2026 | Thimphu Drubchen | Pooja ritual |
| 19 - 21 September 2026 | Wangdue Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
| 21 - 23 September 2026 | Tamshing Phala Chhoepa | At Tamshing Monastery in Bumthang |
| 21 - 23 September 2026 | Thimphu Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
| 26 - 27 September 2026 | Thangbi Mewang festival | The festival is famous for its Mewang (Fire Blessing) ceremony |
| 19 - 21 October 2026 | Chhukha Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
| 11 November 2026 | Black Necked Crane Festival | Festival celebrating the animal symbol of the Phobjika Valley, the black-necked crane |
| 17 - 19 November 2026 | Mongar Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
| 18 - 20 November 2026 | Trashigang Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
| 24 November 2026 | Jambay Lhakhang Drup | Pooja ritual of Jambey Lhakhang monastery in JAkar - Bhumthang |
| 18 - 21 October 2026 | Pemagatshel Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
| 13 December 2026 | Druk Wangyel Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
| 17 - 21 December 2026 | TrongsaTshechu & Lhuentse Tshechu | Holy masked dance festival and revelation of Thangka - sacred painting |
Tibet
| 11 June 2025 | Mount Kailash Dharpoche | Saka Dawa Festival, celebrating Guru Rinpoche - Padma Sambhava |
| 20 - 22 July 2025 | Gyantse Dhamak | Yogurt Festival giving rise to festivities including horse races |
| 06 Aug 2025 | Labrang Festival | Sacred Dance Festival celebrating Guru Rinpoche with giant Thangka revelation, archery and horse racing |
| 28 Feb 2025 | Tibetan New Year (Losar) | Celebration in the families for the new year, various rituals and festivities the following days in monasteries in Tibet |