Buddha Purnima

Buddha Purnima falls on 01/05/2026 this year, marking the birth, enlightenment and death (parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha, all traditionally believed to have occurred on the same full-moon day of the Vaisakh month, centuries apart.

Across India it's observed through prayers and meditation at Bodh Gaya, where the Buddha attained enlightenment, processions with his image, and the lighting of lamps at Buddhist viharas and stupas. Bodh Gaya in Bihar and Sarnath near Varanasi see pilgrims from across South and Southeast Asia converge for the occasion.

Because many Indian festivals follow the lunar or regional calendars rather than a fixed Gregorian date, the exact day can shift by a day either way — this page reflects the widely reported date for 2026, worth a quick local check closer to the time, especially for moon-sighting-dependent observances like the Eids.

Knowing exactly how many days remain helps with the practical side too: booking leave, planning travel before fares climb, or simply setting expectations with family on when to expect a visit home. That's the gap this countdown fills — one clear, large number, ticking down in real time, so there's no need to keep recalculating by hand or hunting for the date across half a dozen tabs.