How many events does Longyearbyen have in 2026?

Longyearbyen has 6 festivals and events in 2026, including holidays observed in Tibet.

What are the main events in Longyearbyen?

The main events in Longyearbyen include Saga Dawa (Buddha's Enlightenment), Ganden Ngamchoe (Tsongkhapa Day), Lhabab Duchen (Buddha's Descent), Monlam Chenmo (Great Prayer Festival), Losar (Tibetan New Year).

When is the next event in Longyearbyen?

The next upcoming event in Longyearbyen is Saga Dawa (Buddha's Enlightenment) on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Upcoming Events

Mon, Jun 1Saga Dawa (Buddha's Enlightenment)
Fri, Aug 14Shoton Festival (Yogurt Festival)
Thu, Nov 12Lhabab Duchen (Buddha's Descent)
Thu, Dec 17Ganden Ngamchoe (Tsongkhapa Day)

Longyearbyen — 2026 Calendar

Festivals & Events

Saga Dawa (Buddha's Enlightenment)

Monday, Mon, Jun 1

Public Holiday

Losar (Tibetan New Year)

Tuesday, Tue, Feb 17

Public Holiday

Ganden Ngamchoe (Tsongkhapa Day)

Thursday, Thu, Dec 17

Public Holiday

Lhabab Duchen (Buddha's Descent)

Thursday, Thu, Nov 12

Public Holiday

Monlam Chenmo (Great Prayer Festival)

Tuesday, Tue, Mar 3

Public Holiday

February

Losar (Tibetan New Year)Tue, Feb 17 – Thu, Feb 19

🏛️ Frequently Asked Questions — Longyearbyen Events 2026

How many events does Longyearbyen have in 2026?: Longyearbyen has 6 festivals and events in 2026, including holidays observed in Tibet.
What are the main events in Longyearbyen?: The main events in Longyearbyen include Saga Dawa (Buddha's Enlightenment), Ganden Ngamchoe (Tsongkhapa Day), Lhabab Duchen (Buddha's Descent), Monlam Chenmo (Great Prayer Festival), Losar (Tibetan New Year).
When is the next event in Longyearbyen?: The next upcoming event in Longyearbyen is Saga Dawa (Buddha's Enlightenment) on Monday, June 1, 2026.