Festival date logic
Buddha Purnima 2031
बुद्ध पूर्णिमा
Birth, enlightenment, and Mahaparinirvana of Gautama Buddha.
Direct answer
When is Buddha Purnima 2031?
Buddha Purnima 2031 is on Wednesday, 7 May 2031. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Vaishakha.
Gregorian date
Wednesday, 7 May 2031Hindu date
Shukla Purnima, VaishakhaObservance moment
the relevant Panchang moment for the observanceWhy 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 2031, Samvat resolves the observance to Wednesday, 7 May 2031, with Shukla Purnima, Vaishakha. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Read the calculation methodologyBuddha Purnima 2031 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
tithiFestival type
majorNakshatra
SwatiCommon observance
vegetarianSignificance
Sacred day for Buddhists worldwide. Also celebrated by Hindus.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
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Common questions
What is the date of Buddha Purnima 2031?
Buddha Purnima 2031 is on Wednesday, 7 May 2031. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Vaishakha.
What is the tithi for Buddha Purnima 2031?
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.
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Citation summary
Samvat lists Buddha Purnima 2031 on Wednesday, 7 May 2031 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Purnima, Vaishakha. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.