Buddha Purnima 2028 falls on Tuesday, May 9, 2028 in Auckland. It is Vaishakha Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 7:08 AM and sunset 5:25 PM.
India: May 8, 2028
Also known as: Vesak · Buddha Jayanti · Wesak
Auckland timings
Date
Tuesday, May 9, 2028
Tuesday
Lunar date
Vaishakha Purnima
Sunrise
7:08 AM
Sunset
5:25 PM
Moonrise
5:21 PM
Moonset
7:18 AM
Shubh muhurat in Auckland
Abhijit Muhurat11:56 AM – 12:37 PM
Rahu Kaal — avoid2:51 PM – 4:08 PM
The tradition names no separate muhurat for this festival — it is observed through the day. Abhijit is the day’s generally auspicious window and Rahu Kaal the one to avoid.
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.
How it is observed
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 2028 in Auckland is on Tuesday, May 9, 2028. It falls on Vaishakha Purnima.
Is Buddha Purnima 2028 on the same day in Auckland as in India?
No. Buddha Purnima is on May 9, 2028 in Auckland but May 8, 2028 in India. The tithi begins at one moment worldwide, and that moment lands on a different local day in each place.
What else is Buddha Purnima called?
Buddha Purnima is also known as Vesak, Buddha Jayanti, Wesak. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.