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🏔️Tibet
Dec 17
Commemorates the passing of Tsongkhapa, founder of the Gelug school. Thousands of butter lamps lit on monastery…
Ganden Ngamchoe (Tsongkhapa Day) 2026
December 17, 2026🏔️ TibetPublic Holiday
About Ganden Ngamchoe (Tsongkhapa Day)
Commemorates the passing of Tsongkhapa, founder of the Gelug school. Thousands of butter lamps lit on monastery rooftops across Tibet.
Key Details
Date
December 17, 2026
Type
Public Holiday
Gazetted
Yes
Business Impact
Medium
Country
🏔️ Tibet
Plan Your Time Off
Long weekends near this holiday — maximize your days off.
དགའ་ལྡན་ལྔ་མཆོད།
17–20 December 2026
4 days off1 leave day(s)
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Ganden Ngamchoe (Tsongkhapa Day) 2026?
- Ganden Ngamchoe (Tsongkhapa Day) 2026 is December 17, 2026 in Tibet.
- Is Ganden Ngamchoe (Tsongkhapa Day) a public holiday in Tibet?
- Yes, Ganden Ngamchoe (Tsongkhapa Day) is an official public holiday in Tibet. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- How many days is Ganden Ngamchoe (Tsongkhapa Day) 2026?
- Ganden Ngamchoe (Tsongkhapa Day) 2026 lasts 1 day(s), from December 17, 2026.