The nation will go to poll for the National Council Elections on April 20, 2018. The 127 candidates from the 20 dzongkhags will compete for the 20 national council seats.

National Council Poll Day and counting of Votes- April 20, 2018

Declaration of results and submission of results to His Majesty the King- April 21, 2018

Start of election petition period- April 21, 2018

Issuance of Certificate of Election - April 24, 2018

End of election petition period - May 8, 2018