Buddhist Holidays in 2026
Reference calendar of 6 buddhist holidays for 2026, with Gregorian dates for each listed observance.
Total Holidays
Holidays in 2026
About Buddhist Holidays in 2026
The 2026 Buddhist Holidays calendar lists 6 observances with their Gregorian dates for this year, distributed across 4 months.
Buddhist holiday calendars vary by school and country. Vesak is among the most widely recognized observances and may commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha on dates that differ by tradition.
Listed dates are reference values for 2026 and may not match every local community's observance schedule.
Holiday Distribution by Month
Holiday Dates
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2026 | Thursday | Makha Bucha Marks the day when 1,250 disciples spontaneously gathered to hear the Buddha teach. |
| February 13, 2026 | Friday | Makha Bucha (in lieu) Substitute public holiday for Makha Bucha Day when it falls on a weekend. |
| May 12, 2026 | Tuesday | Buddha Purnima Also known as Vesak, celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha. |
| July 11, 2026 | Saturday | Asahna Bucha Day Commemorates the Buddha's first sermon, marking the founding of the Buddhist Sangha. |
| July 12, 2026 | Sunday | Buddhist Lent The beginning of Vassa (Khao Phansa), the three-month annual retreat for Buddhist monks. |
| December 4, 2026 | Friday | Unduvap Full Moon Poya Celebrates the arrival of Sangamitta Theri in Sri Lanka, bringing a branch of the sacred Bodhi tree. |
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