Losar (Tibetan New Year)
ལོ་གསར་
Details
- Country
Tibet- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- February 2026
- Long Weekends
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Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Offices Closed
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
- Planning Lead Time
- Start 3 months before
Notes
The most important Tibetan holiday. Three-day celebration with prayers, butter sculptures, family reunions, and monastery ceremonies. Based on Tibetan lunar calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Losar (Tibetan New Year) a public holiday in Tibet?
- Yes, Losar (Tibetan New Year) is an official public holiday in Tibet. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Losar (Tibetan New Year) 2026?
- Losar (Tibetan New Year) 2026 falls on February 17, 2026 – February 19, 2026.
- What is Losar (Tibetan New Year) called locally in Tibet?
- Losar (Tibetan New Year) is locally known as "ལོ་གསར་" in Tibet.