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Waisak Day (Buddha's Anniversary)
Next observed on Thursday, 20 May 2027.
When is Waisak Day (Buddha's Anniversary) in 2027?
Thursday, 20 May 2027
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What Waisak Day (Buddha's Anniversary) marks
Vesak, also known as Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, Visak Bochea and Buddha Day, is a holiday traditionally observed by Buddhists in South Asia and Southeast Asia, as well as in Tibet and Mongolia. It is among the most important Buddhist festivals. The festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death (Parinirvāna) of Gautama Buddha in Theravada, Tibetan Buddhism, and Navayana.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Buddhist festival marking the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha, available under CC BY-SA.
Frequently asked
When is Waisak Day (Buddha's Anniversary) in 2027?
Waisak Day (Buddha's Anniversary) falls on Thursday, 20 May 2027 in Indonesia.
What day of the week is Waisak Day (Buddha's Anniversary) 2027?
Waisak Day (Buddha's Anniversary) 2027 falls on a Thursday, 20 May 2027.
Where is Waisak Day (Buddha's Anniversary) observed?
Observed nationally in Indonesia.
What does Waisak Day (Buddha's Anniversary) celebrate?
Buddhist festival marking the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha. Vesak, also known as Buddha Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, Visak Bochea and Buddha Day, is a holiday traditionally observed by Buddhists in South Asia and Southeast Asia, as well as in Tibet and Mongolia. It is among the most important Buddhist festivals. The festival commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death (Parinirvāna) of Gautama Buddha in Theravada, Tibetan Buddhism, and Navayana.