When Is Vesak (Visakha Bucha) 2027?
Live Countdown to the Observance
Vesak (Visakha Bucha) falls on Thursday, May 20, 2027 — 263 days from now.
Vesak (Visakha Bucha) 2027 falls on Thursday, May 20, 2027. Live countdown, dates through 2027, and how the date is determined.
Vesak (Pali: Vesākha; Sanskrit: vaiśākha), 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 (Pali: Nibbāna, Sanskrit: Nirvāṇa), and death (Parinirvāna) of Gautama Buddha in Theravada, Tibetan Buddhism, and Navayana. Vesak falls on the full moon of the sixth lunar month in the Thai calendar (usually May).
Vesak (Visakha Bucha) falls on Thursday, May 20, 2027. The countdown above updates live, so you always see exactly how many days, hours, and minutes are left.
Vesak (Visakha Bucha) dates by year
| Year | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday, May 20, 2027 | in 263 days |
Why does the date move?
Thai Buddhist observances fall on full-moon days of the Thai lunar calendar, so their civil dates shift from year to year. Buddhist communities in other countries follow their own calendars, which is why Vesak in Sri Lanka, Japan, or the West can fall on a different day than Visakha Bucha in Thailand.
Frequently asked questions
When is Vesak (Visakha Bucha) in 2027?
Vesak (Visakha Bucha) falls on Thursday, May 20, 2027.
How is the date of Vesak (Visakha Bucha) determined?
Vesak falls on the full moon of the sixth lunar month in the Thai calendar (usually May).
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