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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 126 days ago.

Vesak (Buddha Day) Celebration Days

HolidayYearCelebration DateDay of the Week
Vesak (Buddha Day)2025May 12, 2025Monday
Vesak (Buddha Day)2026May 01, 2026Friday
Vesak (Buddha Day)2027May 20, 2027Thursday
Vesak (Buddha Day)2028May 09, 2028Tuesday
Vesak (Buddha Day)2029April 28, 2029Saturday
Vesak (Buddha Day)2030May 17, 2030Friday

Nearest Upcoming Holiday

The nearest upcoming holiday is Labor Day on September 7, 2026 (in 3 days)
Vesak (Buddha Day) 2027 - It Is Also
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  • 8.516 Months
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  • 36.857 Weeks
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  • 258 Days
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  • 6,192 Hours
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  • 371,520 Minutes
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  • 22,291,200 Seconds
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  • 8 months and 16 days

Timeline

September 4, 2026
8.52 Months
May 20, 2027
36.86 Weeks

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Mother's Day (May 9, 2027)8 months and 5 days
Memorial Day (May 31, 2027)8 months and 27 days
Summer (June 21, 2027)9 months and 17 days
Father's Day (June 20, 2027)9 months and 16 days
Independence Day (July 4, 2027)10 months
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Labor Day (September 7, 2026)3 days
Columbus Day (October 12, 2026)1 month and 8 days
Halloween (October 31, 2026)1 month and 27 days
Veterans Day (Armistice Day) (November 11, 2026)2 months and 7 days
Thanksgiving Day (November 26, 2026)2 months and 22 days
Winter (December 21, 2026)3 months and 17 days
Hanukkah (December 4, 2026)3 months
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Diwali (November 8, 2026)2 months and 4 days
Eid al-Fitr (March 9, 2027)6 months and 5 days
Eid al-Adha (May 16, 2027)8 months and 12 days
Passover (Pesach) (April 21, 2027)7 months and 17 days
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FAQ

How long until Vesak (Buddha Day)?

Until Vesak (Buddha Day) 2027 there are 8 months and 16 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?

8 months and 16 days until Vesak (Buddha Day) 2027.

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