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Buddhist Holidays in 2027

Reference calendar of 6 buddhist holidays for 2027, with Gregorian dates for each listed observance.

Total Holidays

6

Holidays in 2027

Next Holiday

253 days away

About Buddhist Holidays in 2027

The 2027 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 2027 and may not match every local community's observance schedule.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday Dates

DateDayHoliday
March 3, 2027WednesdayMakha Bucha

Marks the day when 1,250 disciples spontaneously gathered to hear the Buddha teach.

March 4, 2027ThursdayMakha Bucha (in lieu)

Substitute public holiday for Makha Bucha Day when it falls on a weekend.

May 2, 2027SundayBuddha Purnima

Also known as Vesak, celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Gautama Buddha.

July 1, 2027ThursdayAsahna Bucha Day

Commemorates the Buddha's first sermon, marking the founding of the Buddhist Sangha.

July 2, 2027FridayBuddhist Lent

The beginning of Vassa (Khao Phansa), the three-month annual retreat for Buddhist monks.

December 23, 2027ThursdayUnduvap Full Moon Poya

Celebrates the arrival of Sangamitta Theri in Sri Lanka, bringing a branch of the sacred Bodhi tree.

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