Vesak Day
May 31, 2026
Sunday
Dates vary by country in 2026; see all variants below.
Vesak Day Dates
Countries That Observe Vesak Day
Public Holiday Status
Countries represented3
Public holiday3
Bank holiday3
Office holiday3
School holiday3
Status varies by country and year. Of 3 countries represented in the available data, 3 have at least one public-holiday record, 3 have a bank-holiday record, 3 have an office-holiday record, and 3 have a school-holiday record.
Related Holidays
Related holidays share one or more assigned holiday categories.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Vesak Day?
The date can vary by year and country. The date table above shows the records currently available.
Is Vesak Day 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 Vesak Day?
The countries section lists locations with active holiday-date records in this calendar.