Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Bhutan
Bhutan has 9 long weekends in 2026 and 10 in 2027. The longest break is 6 days. Best bridge day opportunity: take Monday + Tuesday off around Losar (New Year) for a 6-day break.
2026
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Long weekends
6
Longest (days)
9
Bridge opps
- 6d
Losar (New Year) & Losar Holiday
Sat 14 Feb – Thu 19 Feb
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche
Sat 20 Jun – Wed 24 Jun
Take Monday + Tuesday off
- 5d
Blessed Rainy Day
Sat 19 Sept – Wed 23 Sept
Take Monday + Tuesday off
2027
View all10
Long weekends
5
Longest (days)
10
Bridge opps
- 5d
Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King
Fri 19 Feb – Tue 23 Feb
Take Friday off
- 4d
Traditional Day of Offering
Thu 7 Jan – Sun 10 Jan
Take Thursday off
- 4d
Losar New Year & Losar New Year Holiday
Fri 5 Feb – Mon 8 Feb
Take Friday off
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Public holidays
Public holidays in Bhutan 2026
All 18 public holidays with dates and day-of-week.
Public holidays
Public holidays in Bhutan 2027
Full holiday list for the following year.
Working days
Working days in Bhutan 2026
Monthly breakdown of weekdays minus public holidays.
Working days
Working days in Bhutan 2027
Working day calendar for 2027.
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Bhutan have in 2026?
Bhutan has 9 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
How many long weekends does Bhutan have in 2027?
Bhutan has 10 long weekends in 2027.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates a longer uninterrupted break — typically 4 or 5 days using only 1 or 2 days of paid leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Bhutan?
The best opportunity across 2026 and 2027 is around Losar (New Year) & Losar Holiday (Wed 18 Feb – Thu 19 Feb). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 6-day break with only 2 days of leave.