Buddha Purnima
May 1, 2026
Friday
Dates vary by country in 2026; see all variants below.
Buddha Purnima Dates
Countries That Observe Buddha Purnima
Public Holiday Status
Countries represented2
Public holiday2
Bank holiday2
Office holiday2
School holiday2
Status varies by country and year. Of 2 countries represented in the available data, 2 have at least one public-holiday record, 2 have a bank-holiday record, 2 have an office-holiday record, and 2 have a school-holiday record.
Related Holidays
Related holidays share one or more assigned holiday categories.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Buddha Purnima?
The date can vary by year and country. The date table above shows the records currently available.
Is Buddha Purnima a public holiday?
Holiday status varies by country. Use the country-specific pages for local public, bank, office and school holiday information.
Which countries observe Buddha Purnima?
The countries section lists locations with active holiday-date records in this calendar.