Bhutan Long Weekends 2025

12 opportunities to maximize your time off

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Natural Long Weekends (4)

These holidays fall on Mondays or Fridays, automatically creating 3-day weekends without taking any additional days off.

Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, February 21, 2025
Weekend Period: Feb 21 - Feb 23

Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Losar

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, February 28, 2025
Weekend Period: Feb 28 - Mar 2

Losar falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Birth Anniversary of the 3rd Druk Gyalpo

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, May 2, 2025
Weekend Period: May 2 - May 4

Birth Anniversary of the 3rd Druk Gyalpo falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

First Sermon of Lord Buddha

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, July 28, 2025
Weekend Period: Jul 26 - Jul 28

First Sermon of Lord Buddha falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Bridge Day Opportunities (8)

Take strategic days off to create extended weekends. The more efficient the bridge, the better the return on your vacation days.

Winter Solstice

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 3
Total Break: Jan 2 - Jan 5

Take Friday off to bridge Winter Solstice for a 4-day weekend

Traditional Day of Offering

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Jan 31
Total Break: Jan 30 - Feb 2

Take Friday off to bridge Traditional Day of Offering for a 4-day weekend

Death Anniversary of Zhabdrung

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, May 5, Tuesday, May 6
Total Break: May 3 - May 7

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Death Anniversary of Zhabdrung

Lord Buddha's Parinirvana

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jun 9, Tuesday, Jun 10
Total Break: Jun 7 - Jun 11

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Lord Buddha's Parinirvana

Blessed Rainy Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Sep 22
Total Break: Sep 20 - Sep 23

Take Monday off to bridge Blessed Rainy Day for a 4-day weekend

Dassain

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025
Days to Take Off: Friday, Oct 3
Total Break: Oct 2 - Oct 5

Take Friday off to bridge Dassain for a 4-day weekend

Birth Anniversary of the 4th Druk Gyalpo - Constitution Day; Descending Day of Lord Buddha

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Nov 10
Total Break: Nov 8 - Nov 11

Take Monday off to bridge Birth Anniversary of the 4th Druk Gyalpo - Constitution Day; Descending Day of Lord Buddha for a 4-day weekend

National Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Days to Take Off: Monday, Dec 15, Tuesday, Dec 16
Total Break: Dec 13 - Dec 17

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with National Day

How to Use This Planner

Natural Long Weekends happen automatically when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.

Bridge Opportunities show where taking just 1-2 vacation days can create a 4-5 day break. These are perfect for maximizing your limited PTO.

Always verify holidays with your employer, as some companies may observe different dates or have additional company holidays.