Vesak (Buddha Day) Countdown
Thursday, 20 May 2027
Counting down to Vesak, or Buddha Day — the most sacred Buddhist festival celebrating the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha.
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- Vesak (Buddha Day) Countdown
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- Thursday, 20 May 2027
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Counting down to Vesak, or Buddha Day — the most sacred Buddhist festival celebrating the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha.
When is Vesak (Buddha Day)?
The next Vesak (Buddha Day) is on Thursday, 20 May 2027 at 00:00 GMT+5:30. Vesak (Buddha Day) follows a lunar or scheduled calendar, so its date shifts each year. This countdown rolls over automatically, so it always shows the next Vesak (Buddha Day).
How many days until Vesak (Buddha Day)?
Use the live countdown at the top of this page to see exactly how many days, hours, minutes and seconds are left until Vesak (Buddha Day). Bookmark this page and check back any time — the timer updates every second.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many days until Vesak (Buddha Day)?＋
The live countdown at the top of this page shows exactly how many days, hours, minutes and seconds remain until Vesak (Buddha Day) on Thursday, 20 May 2027.
Does this Vesak (Buddha Day) countdown update every year?＋
Yes. Once Vesak (Buddha Day) passes, the countdown automatically rolls over to the next year's date — no need to bookmark a new page.
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