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.

Date Holiday Category Tags
Jan 14 Tuesday
Mahayana New Year ,
Feb 12 Wednesday
Lantern Festival Taiwan ,
Navam Full Moon Poya Day ,
Feb 13 Thursday
Makha Bucha Day , ,
Feb 15 Saturday
Parinirvana Day (Nirvana Day)
Apr 13 Sunday
Songkran Water Festival , ,
Theravada New Year ,
May 1 Thursday
National Day of Prayer , ,
National Mantra Day , ,
May 5 Monday
Buddha Day
May 11 Sunday
Buddha Purnima , ,
May 12 Monday
Day of Vesak , ,
Vesak , ,
Jun 10 Tuesday
Poson Festival ,
Jul 5 Saturday
Guru Rinpoche Day
Jul 9 Wednesday
Full Moon Day of Waso
Jul 10 Thursday
Asahna Bucha Day , ,
Asalha Puja ,
Jul 23 Wednesday
Buddhist Lent ,
Jul 28 Monday
Drukpa Tsheshi , ,
First Sermon Of Lord Buddha ,
Sep 6 Saturday
Ullambana ,
Sep 21 Sunday
Pchum Ben
Oct 5 Sunday
Myanmar Full Moon of Thadingyut ,
Oct 6 Monday
Vap Full Moon Poya Day ,
Oct 7 Tuesday
Lao: End of Buddhist Lent Day , ,
Nov 15 Friday
Yi Peng Festival , , ,
Dec 6 Friday
King Bhumibol’s Birthday ,
Dec 7 Saturday
Unduvap Full Moon Poya ,
Dec 8 Sunday
Bodhi Day , ,