Buddhist
Holidays

The Buddhist traditions celebrates multiple holidays and festivals—all working on the lunar calendar. Some festivals commemorate the Buddha’s teachings, while others tie into local or national customs. But all offer an opportunity for Buddhists to reflect on the themes and practices of their faith.

DateHolidayCategoryTags
Jan 25 Thursday
Mahayana New Year ,
Feb 15 Thursday
Parinirvana Day (Nirvana Day)
Feb 24 Saturday
Lantern Festival Taiwan ,
Makha Bucha , ,
Navam Full Moon Poya ,
Apr 6 Thursday
Theravada New Year ,
Apr 13 Thursday
Songkran Water Festival , ,
May 1 Monday
National Mantra Day , ,
May 4 Thursday
National Day of Prayer , ,
May 5 Friday
Buddha Purnima , ,
Day of Vesak , ,
Vesak , ,
May 26 Friday
Buddha Day
Jun 3 Saturday
Poson Full Moon Poya ,
Jun 28 Wednesday
Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche
Jul 3 Monday
Asalha Puja ,
Jul 21 Friday
Drukpa Tsheshi , ,
First Sermon Of Lord Buddha ,
Aug 1 Tuesday
Asahna Bucha Day , ,
Full Moon Day of Waso
Aug 2 Wednesday
Buddhist Lent ,
Aug 30 Wednesday
Ullambana ,
Oct 13 Friday
Pchum Ben
Oct 28 Saturday
Lao: End of Buddhist Lent Day , ,
Myanmar Full Moon of Thadingyut ,
Vap Full Moon Poya ,
Nov 27 Monday
Yi Peng Lantern Festival , , ,
Dec 6 Wednesday
King Bhumibol’s Birthday ,
Dec 7 Thursday
Unduvap Full Moon Poya ,
Dec 8 Friday
Bodhi Day , ,