Festivals of Arunachal Pradesh: Losar, Solung, Dree, Mopin and More (2026–27 Dates)
Arunachal Pradesh's festivals month by month: Torgya and Losar in Tawang, Nyokum, Myoko and Dree of Ziro, Mopin, Solung, Reh, Sangken, the Ziro music festival and the Tawang Festival, with dates and permits.
Arunachal Pradesh has more than 25 major tribes, and almost every one has its own festival. Most tribal festivals fall on fixed dates set by the state, which makes them easy to plan around; the Buddhist festivals of Tawang follow the lunar calendar. February to April and September to October are the busiest festival seasons.
Arunachal festival calendar at a glance
| Festival | Community | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torgya | Monpa | January (lunar) | Tawang Monastery |
| Reh | Idu Mishmi | 1 February | Roing, Lower Dibang Valley |
| Losar | Monpa, Sherdukpen, Memba | February–March (lunar) | Tawang, Dirang, Mechuka |
| Nyokum | Nyishi | 26 February | Itanagar, Papum Pare and Nyishi areas |
| Myoko | Apatani | March | Ziro Valley |
| Mopin | Galo | 5 April | Aalo (Along), West Siang |
| Sangken | Khamti | Mid-April | Namsai |
| Dree | Apatani | 5 July | Ziro Valley |
| Solung | Adi | 1 September | Pasighat and Siang valley |
| Ziro Festival of Music | Open-air music festival | Late September | Ziro Valley |
| Tawang Festival | Monpa | Late October (27–31 Oct 2026) | Tawang |
Losar and Torgya in Tawang
Torgya is three days of masked monastic dances in the courtyard of Tawang Monastery in January, performed to drive away misfortune for the coming year. Losar, the Monpa new year, follows in February or early March, with prayer flags, family feasts and visits to the monastery. Both are in deep winter, so expect snow on Sela Pass and pack warm. See our Tawang tour packages for winter itineraries.
Myoko and Dree in Ziro
The Apatanis of Ziro celebrate Myoko in March, rotating between village groups each year, with rituals for friendship and prosperity. Dree on 5 July is the agricultural festival, with prayers for a good harvest and a big public celebration in Hapoli. In late September the valley also hosts the Ziro Festival of Music, India's best-known outdoor independent music festival.
Nyokum, Mopin and Solung
Nyokum (26 February) is the Nyishi festival for the goddess of land and harvest, with the biggest gatherings around Itanagar. Mopin (5 April) is the Galo spring festival in Aalo, where people smear each other with white rice flour for good luck. Solung (1 September) is the Adi harvest festival of the Siang valley, with long nights of the Ponung dance in Pasighat and nearby villages.
Reh and Sangken
Reh, on 1 February, is the main festival of the Idu Mishmi in Roing, with priests chanting through the night. Sangken, in mid-April, is the Buddhist water festival of the Khamti people in Namsai, similar to Thailand's Songkran, with Buddha images bathed and plenty of water thrown in the streets.
Permits and planning
- Indian visitors need an Arunachal Pradesh Inner Line Permit. You can apply for your Arunachal ILP through us.
- Distances are long and roads slow. Tawang is two days from Guwahati; Ziro, Aalo and Pasighat are each a long day.
- Festival grounds welcome visitors, but many rituals are sacred. Follow your guide's lead on where to stand and when photographs are fine.
See our Arunachal Pradesh tour packages and the best time to visit Arunachal Pradesh to match a festival with good weather.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main festival of Arunachal Pradesh?
There is no single one: each tribe has its own. The best known are Losar in Tawang, Solung of the Adis, Nyokum of the Nyishis, and Dree and Myoko of the Apatanis.
Which month has the most festivals in Arunachal?
February to April, with Reh, Nyokum, Losar, Myoko, Mopin and Sangken. September and October bring Solung, the Ziro music festival and the Tawang Festival.
Do I need a permit to attend festivals in Arunachal Pradesh?
Yes. Indian citizens need an Inner Line Permit and foreign nationals a Protected Area Permit, whichever festival you attend.
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