Buddha Purnima / Vesak புத்த பூர்ணிமா
Dates in the Tamil calendar, 2025–2028 (Chennai).
Next Buddha Purnima / Vesak
Every year
| 2025 | Monday, 12 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, 1 May 2026 |
| 2027 | Thursday, 20 May 2027 |
| 2028 | Monday, 8 May 2028 |
About the festival
Buddha Purnima, called Vesak in much of the Theravada Buddhist world, commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing away of the Buddha.1,2
In India, Nepal and Bangladesh it is known as Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti, and the United Nations has recognised the Day of Vesak internationally since 1999 (General Assembly resolution 54/115).1,2
Observances include devotional services and merit-making, such as giving food or alms to monks.1
When it falls: It is observed on the full moon of the lunar month Vaishakha (Vesakha), which falls in April, May or June; the United Nations observance is held on the full moon of May.1,2