Festival date and tithi
Buddha Purnima 2026
बुद्ध पूर्णिमा
Birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana of Gautama Buddha.
At a glance
When is Buddha Purnima 2026?
Buddha Purnima 2026 is on Friday, 1 May 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Vaishakha.
Also known as: Buddha Jayanti 2026, Vesak 2026.
- Date
- Friday, 1 May 2026
- Hindu date
- Shukla Purnima, Vaishakha
- Tithi checked at
- Sunrise
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Falls on Vaishakha Shukla Purnima (full moon in Vaishakha month). All three major events in Buddha's life occurred on this full moon, typically in May.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Friday, 1 May 2026, with Shukla Purnima, Vaishakha. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
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Common questions
What is the date of Buddha Purnima 2026?
Buddha Purnima 2026 is on Friday, 1 May 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Vaishakha.
What is the tithi for Buddha Purnima 2026?
Buddha Purnima is observed on Shukla Purnima, Vaishakha. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2026 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.