Shoton Festival (Yogurt Festival)
ཞོ་སྟོན།
Details
- Country
Tibet- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- August 2026
- Long Weekends
- View opportunities
Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Reduced Operations
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
- Planning Lead Time
- Start 2 months before
Notes
Week-long festival featuring giant thangka unveiling at Drepung Monastery, Tibetan opera, and yogurt feasting. One of the most popular festivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Shoton Festival (Yogurt Festival) a public holiday in Tibet?
- Yes, Shoton Festival (Yogurt Festival) is an official public holiday in Tibet. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Shoton Festival (Yogurt Festival) 2026?
- Shoton Festival (Yogurt Festival) 2026 falls on August 14, 2026 – August 20, 2026.
- What is Shoton Festival (Yogurt Festival) called locally in Tibet?
- Shoton Festival (Yogurt Festival) is locally known as "ཞོ་སྟོན།" in Tibet.