Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
Listed below are the countries who observe Buddha Purnima as a public holiday. If the holiday is observed over several days, these are listed below.
Monday May 5th 2025
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
 Macau |
Buddha's Birthday |
Sunday May 11th 2025
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
 Bangladesh |
Buddha Purnima |
 Cambodia |
Visak Bochea Day |
 Myanmar |
Full Moon Day of Kasong |
 Thailand |
Visakha Bucha Day |
Monday May 12th 2025
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
 India |
Buddha Purnima |
 Nepal |
Buddha Jayanti |
 Singapore |
Vesak Day |
| Thailand |
Visakha Bucha Day |
Wednesday June 11th 2025
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
| India |
Saga Dawas |
 Mongolia |
Buddha Day |
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