Festival date logic

Buddha Purnima 2029

बुद्ध पूर्णिमा

Birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana of Gautama Buddha.

Direct answer

When is Buddha Purnima 2029?

Buddha Purnima 2029 is on Monday, 28 May 2029. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Vaishakha.

Gregorian date

Monday, 28 May 2029

Hindu date

Shukla Purnima, Vaishakha

Observance moment

the relevant Panchang moment for the observance

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 2029, Samvat resolves the observance to Monday, 28 May 2029, 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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Buddha Purnima 2029 tithi and Panchang details

Calculation type

tithi

Festival type

major

Nakshatra

Vishakha

Common observance

vegetarian

Significance

Sacred day for Buddhists worldwide. Also celebrated by Hindus.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

MeditationTemple visitsCharityKheer offering

Observed in

Pan-IndiaNepalSri Lanka

Other years

Common questions

What is the date of Buddha Purnima 2029?

Buddha Purnima 2029 is on Monday, 28 May 2029. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Vaishakha.

What is the tithi for Buddha Purnima 2029?

The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Shukla Purnima, Vaishakha. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Buddha Purnima.

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.

Plan around this festival

Nearby observances

Citation summary

Samvat lists Buddha Purnima 2029 on Monday, 28 May 2029 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Purnima, Vaishakha. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.