Bhutan Long Weekends 2026

10 opportunities to maximize your time off

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Natural Long Weekends (3)

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

Winter Solstice

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Friday, January 2, 2026
Weekend Period: Jan 2 - Jan 4

Winter Solstice falls on Friday, creating a natural long weekend

Traditional Day of Offering

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, January 19, 2026
Weekend Period: Jan 17 - Jan 19

Traditional Day of Offering falls on Monday, creating a natural long weekend

Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King

Natural 3-Day Weekend
Holiday Date: Monday, February 23, 2026
Weekend Period: Feb 21 - Feb 23

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

Bridge Day Opportunities (7)

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

Losar

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Feb 16, Tuesday, Feb 17
Total Break: Feb 14 - Feb 18

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

Losar

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Feb 20
Total Break: Feb 19 - Feb 22

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

Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Jun 22, Tuesday, Jun 23
Total Break: Jun 20 - Jun 24

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Birth Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche

Blessed Rainy Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Sep 21, Tuesday, Sep 22
Total Break: Sep 19 - Sep 23

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

Dassain

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Oct 19, Tuesday, Oct 20
Total Break: Oct 17 - Oct 21

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

Birth Anniversary of the 4th Druk Gyalpo - Constitution Day

Take 2 days, get 5 days
Holiday Date: Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Days to Take Off: Monday, Nov 9, Tuesday, Nov 10
Total Break: Nov 7 - Nov 11

Take Monday-Tuesday off to create a 5-day break with Birth Anniversary of the 4th Druk Gyalpo - Constitution Day

National Day

Take 1 day, get 4 days
Holiday Date: Thursday, December 17, 2026
Days to Take Off: Friday, Dec 18
Total Break: Dec 17 - Dec 20

Take Friday off to bridge National Day for a 4-day weekend

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.