Buddhism
Vesak 2026 is on Friday, May 1, 2026
Next Vesak: Thursday, May 20, 2027 (195 days away)
Vesak dates, 2026-2035
| Year | Date | Month/day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, May 1, 2026 | May 1 |
| 2027 | Thursday, May 20, 2027 | May 20 |
| 2028 | Tuesday, May 9, 2028 | May 9 |
| 2029 | Monday, May 28, 2029 | May 28 |
| 2030 | Friday, May 17, 2030 | May 17 |
| 2031 | Wednesday, May 7, 2031 | May 7 |
| 2032 | Tuesday, May 25, 2032 | May 25 |
| 2033 | Saturday, May 14, 2033 | May 14 |
| 2034 | Friday, June 2, 2034 | June 2 |
| 2035 | Tuesday, May 22, 2035 | May 22 |
About Vesak
Vesak, often called Buddha Day, is a major Buddhist observance commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of the Buddha. It is especially prominent in Theravada Buddhist countries, though dates and customs vary by country and calendar tradition. Observances may include visiting temples, meditation, chanting, offerings, almsgiving, lanterns, processions, and acts of kindness. Vesak is commonly tied to a full moon in the lunar month of Vesakha, often in May, but official Gregorian dates can differ across regions. This page uses the hand-tabled Vesak dates in timekit's 2026-2035 religious holidays data, matching the broader calendar tool's published date set.
Calendar note: Hand-table because the project has no lunar phase module; date varies by country and tradition.