Buddha Purnima / Vesak 2028 புத்த பூர்ணிமா
Monday, 8 May 2028
The day in the Tamil calendar
| Date | Monday, 8 May 2028 |
|---|---|
| Tamil date | Chithirai 25 சித்திரை |
| Tithi at sunrise | Purnima (பூர்ணிமை) until 1:18 AM, May 09 · Shukla Paksha |
| Nakshatra at sunrise | Swati (சுவாதி) until 5:42 PM |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 5:48 AM / 6:22 PM |
| Tamil Nadu holiday | The Tamil Nadu holiday list for 2028 has not been published yet |
Timings for Chennai. The date follows the Tamil Nadu calendar.
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
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Buddha Purnima / Vesak in other years
| 2025 | Monday, 12 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, 1 May 2026 |
| 2027 | Thursday, 20 May 2027 |
| 2028 | Monday, 8 May 2028 |