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.
Thursday April 30th 2026
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
 Myanmar |
Full Moon Day of Kasong |
Friday May 1st 2026
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
 Bangladesh |
Buddha Purnima |
 India |
Buddha Purnima |
 Nepal |
Buddha Jayanti |
Monday May 4th 2026
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
 Cambodia |
Visak Bochea Day |
Sunday May 24th 2026
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
 Macau |
Buddha's Birthday |
Monday May 25th 2026
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
| Macau |
Compensatory rest day for the Buddha’s Birthday |
Sunday May 31st 2026
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
 Mongolia |
Buddha Day |
 Singapore |
Vesak Day |
 Thailand |
Visakha Bucha Day |
Monday June 1st 2026
| Country | Name |
|---|---|
| Singapore |
Vesak Day |
| Thailand |
Visakha Bucha Day |
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Office Holidays provides calendars with dates and information on public holidays and bank holidays in key countries around the world.
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