Kumbum Monastery Sun-Buddha (Thangka Unfurling) Festival
FestivalMajor
塔尔寺晒佛节
Details
- Country
China- Scope
- Nationwide
- City
- 1788852
- Type
- Festival
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- February 2026
- Date may vary
- ±1 days (Subject to official confirmation)
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Business Impact
- Impact Description
- This is a cultural festival. Business hours may vary in the local area.
Notes
Major Tibetan Buddhist festival at Kumbum Monastery near Xining where a giant thangka of the Buddha is unfurled during Monlam.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Kumbum Monastery Sun-Buddha (Thangka Unfurling) Festival a public holiday in China?
- Kumbum Monastery Sun-Buddha (Thangka Unfurling) Festival is a Festival in China, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Kumbum Monastery Sun-Buddha (Thangka Unfurling) Festival 2026?
- Kumbum Monastery Sun-Buddha (Thangka Unfurling) Festival 2026 falls on February 1, 2026.
- What is Kumbum Monastery Sun-Buddha (Thangka Unfurling) Festival called locally in China?
- Kumbum Monastery Sun-Buddha (Thangka Unfurling) Festival is locally known as "塔尔寺晒佛节" in China.
Source: Curated festivals (LLM)Manual