Bhutan country guide: capital, National Day, and colours (ES)
📍 Bhutan
Theme National Day 2026
Bhutan is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Thimphu, the national observance is National Day on 17 December, and the national colours are orange and gold. Bhutan's National Day marks the coronation of Ugyen Wangchuck as the first hereditary king on 17 December 1907.
Capital and region (ES)
Thimphu is the capital. Bhutan sits in the Asian time region, on the Asia/Thimphu clock. National ceremonies for National Day are centred there.
The national day
The next National Day is Thursday, 17 December 2026. Bhutan's National Day marks the coronation of Ugyen Wangchuck as the first hereditary king on 17 December 1907. Locally it is called Gyalyong Duechen. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are orange and gold. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on National Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Bhutan?
The capital is Thimphu.
When is the next National Day?
The next date is Thursday, 17 December 2026.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are orange and gold.
What does the national day mark?
Bhutan's National Day marks the coronation of Ugyen Wangchuck as the first hereditary king on 17 December 1907.
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