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 |
|---|
| | Mahayana New Year | Religious | Buddhist, Religious |
| | Lantern Festival Taiwan | Cultural | Buddhist, Cultural Holidays |
| | Navam Full Moon Poya | Religious | Buddhist, Cultural |
| | Parinirvana Day (Nirvana Day) | Religious | Buddhist |
| | Makha Bucha | Religious | Buddhist, Cultural, Ethnic |
| | Theravada New Year | Religious | Appreciation, Buddhist |
| | Songkran Water Festival | Cultural | Buddhist, Cultural Holidays, Hindu |
| | National Mantra Day | Special Interest | Activities, Buddhist, Hindu |
| | National Day of Prayer | Religious | Buddhist, Christian, Islamic |
| | Buddha Purnima | Religious | Buddhist, Indian Holidays, Pagan |
| | Day of Vesak | Religious | Buddhist, Cultural, International |
| | Vesak | Religious | Buddhist, Hindu, International |
| | Buddha Day | Religious | Buddhist |
| | Poson Full Moon Poya | Religious | Buddhist, Cultural |
| | Anniversary of Guru Rinpoche | Religious | Buddhist |
| | Asalha Puja | Religious | Buddhist, Historical |
| | Drukpa Tsheshi | Religious | Buddhist, Cultural Holidays, Festivities |
| | First Sermon Of Lord Buddha | Religious | Buddhist, Cultural |
| | Asahna Bucha Day | Religious | Buddhist, Cultural, Festivities |
| | Full Moon Day of Waso | Cultural | Buddhist |
| | Buddhist Lent | Religious | Buddhist, Cultural Holidays |
| | Ullambana | Religious | Buddhist, Festivities |
| | Pchum Ben | Religious | Buddhist |
| | Lao: End of Buddhist Lent Day | Religious | Buddhist, Cultural, Festivities |
| | Myanmar Full Moon of Thadingyut | Cultural | Buddhist, Cultural Holidays |
| | Vap Full Moon Poya | Religious | Buddhist, Cultural Holidays |
| | Yi Peng Lantern Festival | Cultural | Buddhist, Cultural, Cultural Holidays, Festivities |
| | King Bhumibol’s Birthday | Cultural | Buddhist, Federal |
| | Unduvap Full Moon Poya | Cultural | Buddhist, Historical |
| | Bodhi Day | Religious | Buddhist, Cultural, Historical |
