Updated 2026-06-24
Losar (Tibetan New Year) 2026
February 18, 2026 · 1st day, 1st lunar month high confidence
Tibetan New Year — the most important festival, traditionally a 15-day period of renewal, purification and celebration with Bon and Buddhist roots. 2026 begins the Fire Horse year (royal year 2153).
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When is Losar in 2026?
Losar falls on February 18, 2026 in 2026 (1st day, 1st lunar month).
What is Losar?
Tibetan New Year — the most important festival, traditionally a 15-day period of renewal, purification and celebration with Bon and Buddhist roots. 2026 begins the Fire Horse year (royal year 2153).
Date follows the Tibetan lunar calendar and can differ by a day between lineages. Traditional/reference info.