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Vesak (Buddha Day)

Vesak (Buddha Day) celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. It is the most important Buddhist festival.

When Is Vesak (Buddha Day) Celebrated?

Vesak (Buddha Day) is celebrated every year on the full moon of the lunar month of Vesākha, usually in April, May or June

Since Last Vesak (Buddha Day)

Last Vesak (Buddha Day) was on May 1, 2026 (Friday). That was 167 days ago.

Vesak (Buddha Day) Celebration Days

HolidayYearCelebration DateDay of the Week
Vesak (Buddha Day)2025May 12, 2025Monday
Vesak (Buddha Day)2026May 1, 2026Friday
Vesak (Buddha Day)2027May 20, 2027Thursday
Vesak (Buddha Day)2028May 9, 2028Tuesday
Vesak (Buddha Day)2029April 28, 2029Saturday
Vesak (Buddha Day)2030May 17, 2030Friday

Nearest Upcoming Holiday

The nearest upcoming holiday is Halloween on October 31, 2026 (in 16 days)
Vesak (Buddha Day) 2027 - It Is Also
  • ≈ 0.59 years
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  • ≈ 7.16 months
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  • 31 weeks
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  • 217 days
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  • 5,208 hours
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  • 312,480 minutes
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  • 18,748,800 seconds
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  • 7 months and 5 days

Months and years are counted by the calendar.

Timeline

October 15, 2026
7.16 Months
May 20, 2027
31 Weeks

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Presidents' Day (Washington's Birthday) (February 15, 2027)4 months
Spring (March 20, 2027)5 months and 5 days
Ramadan (February 7, 2027)3 months and 23 days
Easter (March 28, 2027)5 months and 13 days
Mother's Day (May 9, 2027)6 months and 24 days
Memorial Day (May 31, 2027)7 months and 16 days
Summer (June 21, 2027)8 months and 6 days
Father's Day (June 20, 2027)8 months and 5 days
Independence Day (July 4, 2027)8 months and 19 days
Autumn (September 23, 2027)11 months and 8 days
Labor Day (September 6, 2027)10 months and 22 days
Columbus Day (October 11, 2027)11 months and 26 days
Halloween (October 31, 2026)16 days
Veterans Day (Armistice Day) (November 11, 2026)27 days
Thanksgiving Day (November 26, 2026)1 month and 11 days
Winter (December 21, 2026)2 months and 6 days
Hanukkah (December 4, 2026)1 month and 19 days
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Diwali (November 8, 2026)24 days
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Passover (Pesach) (April 21, 2027)6 months and 6 days
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) (October 10, 2027)11 months and 25 days
Vesak (Buddha Day) (May 20, 2027)7 months and 5 days
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Birth of Krishna (Krishnashtami) (August 24, 2027)10 months and 9 days
New Year's Eve (December 31, 2026)2 months and 16 days
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Good Friday (March 26, 2027)5 months and 11 days
Cyber Monday (November 30, 2026)1 month and 15 days
Buddhist New Year (April 13, 2027)5 months and 29 days
Saint Nicholas Day (December 6, 2026)1 month and 21 days
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Old New Year (January 14, 2027)2 months and 30 days
Maslenitsa (March 8, 2027)4 months and 21 days

FAQ

How long until Vesak (Buddha Day)?

Until Vesak (Buddha Day) 2027 there are 7 months and 5 days

When is Vesak (Buddha Day) celebrated?

Vesak (Buddha Day) is celebrated every year on the full moon of the lunar month of Vesākha, usually in April, May or June

How many days until Vesak (Buddha Day) 2027?

7 months and 5 days until Vesak (Buddha Day) 2027.

How many weeks until Vesak (Buddha Day) 2027?

31 weeks until Vesak (Buddha Day) 2027 (217 days in total).

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