Buddha Jayanti 2027
Buddha Jayanti marks the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha, who was born in Lumbini, Nepal: monastery visits, lamps, prayers and kindness.
Date confirmed each year from the Nepal government calendar.
Buddha Jayanti usually falls late April to May (Baisakh) and lasts 1 day. We add the 2027 dates here once they are published.
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What Buddha Jayanti is
Buddha Jayanti, also called Buddha Purnima, falls on the full moon of Baisakh. It remembers Siddhartha Gautama, who was born in Lumbini, in southern Nepal, and is honoured as the Buddha. In Nepal the day recalls his birth, his enlightenment and his passing together. Lumbini is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
It is a public holiday in Nepal. It is kept by Nepal's Buddhist communities, including the Newar, Tamang, Sherpa and Gurung, and by many others whatever their own faith.
Common questions
- Buddha Jayanti kahile ho? When is Buddha Jayanti 2027?
- Buddha Jayanti usually falls late April to May. Date confirmed each year from the Nepal government calendar; this page is updated once the 2027 dates are published.
- Where was the Buddha born?
- In Lumbini, in present-day southern Nepal. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the main place of pilgrimage on Buddha Jayanti.
- Is Buddha Jayanti the same as Vesak?
- Vesak is the name used in Sri Lanka and much of Southeast Asia for the same full-moon observance. The day can differ from country to country because the calendars differ.
- Do you have to be Buddhist to take part?
- No. Visitors are welcome at most monasteries and community events. Dress modestly, be quiet inside, and follow what the others do.
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