The day in Bhutan is a time to make ritual offerings to protectors and deities, reflecting Bhutanese spiritual traditions.

The day in Bhutan celebrates the birth of the reigning monarch as a national holiday.

The day is the Tibetan New Year celebrated in Bhutan with prayers, cultural events, and family gatherings.

The day commemorates the birth of King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck (1928–1972), often called the “Father of Modern Bhutan” for his reform efforts.

The day commemorates Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal (1594–1651), the unifier of Bhutan and founder of its dual system of governance.

The day commemorates the passing of the Buddha and his final liberation from the cycle of rebirth, a key event in Buddhist tradition.

The day honors Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava), an 8th-century Buddhist master credited with introducing Vajrayana Buddhism to Bhutan.

The day honors the Buddha’s first teaching at Deer Park in Sarnath, India, which marked the beginning of the Buddhist Sangha (monastic community).

The day marks the end of the monsoon season in Bhutan and is observed with religious rituals for purification and renewal.

In Bhutan, the festival is observed by Hindu communities and honors the goddess Durga, symbolizing the victory of good over evil.

The day marks the coronation of Bhutan’s current king, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, on November 6, 2008.

The day honors King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, born in 1955, known for introducing the concept of Gross National Happiness in Bhutan.

The day commemorates the Buddha’s descent from the celestial realm after teaching his mother in the heavenly realms, according to Buddhist tradition.

The day in Bhutan commemorates the establishment of the hereditary monarchy in 1907 under King Ugyen Wangchuck.