Friday, May 1, 2026
Buddha Purnima 2026 falls on Friday, May 1, 2026. It is Vaishakha Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 5:41 AM and sunset 6:55 PM.
Also known as: Vesak · Buddha Jayanti · Wesak
| City | Date |
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| New Delhi | May 1, 2026 |
| London | May 1, 2026 |
| Toronto | May 1, 2026 |
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| Houston | May 1, 2026 |
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| Sydney | May 1, 2026 |
| Singapore | May 1, 2026 |
| Dubai | May 1, 2026 |
Buddha Purnima falls on the full moon of Vaishakha, the day tradition assigns to the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death alike. Observed as Vesak across Buddhist Asia, it is the most significant day in the Buddhist calendar.
Temples are lit and circumambulated, the Sutras are recited, and the day is kept with vegetarian food, almsgiving and the release of caged birds.
Buddha Purnima 2026 is on Friday, May 1, 2026. It falls on Vaishakha Purnima.
Buddha Purnima is also known as Vesak, Buddha Jayanti, Wesak. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.