Amrutkaal ॐ अमृतकाल Buddha Purnima
Buddha Purnima 2027 is observed on Thursday, 20 May 2027 — it follows purnima of vaisakha.
Shubh Muhurat
Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 20 May 2027.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Significance
Buddha Purnima marks the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Gautama Buddha — three central events of his life believed to have occurred on the same day. Buddhists worldwide visit monasteries and offer flowers, incense, and candles.
Rituals & Traditions
Upcoming dates
- 2024 23 May 2024 (past)
- 2025 12 May 2025 (past)
- 2026 1 May 2026 (past)
- 2027 20 May 2027
- 2028 8 May 2028
- 2029 27 May 2029
- 2030 17 May 2030
- 2031 7 May 2031
- 2032 25 May 2032
- 2033 14 May 2033
- 2034 3 May 2034
- 2035 22 May 2035
- 2036 10 May 2036
Observed by: Hindus
Frequently asked questions
When is Buddha Purnima 2027?
Buddha Purnima 2027 is observed on Thursday, 20 May 2027. The festival follows purnima of vaisakha.
What is Buddha Purnima?
Buddha Purnima marks the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Gautama Buddha — three central events of his life believed to have occurred on the same day. Buddhists worldwide visit monasteries and offer flowers, incense, and candles.
Who observes Buddha Purnima?
Buddha Purnima is observed by Hindus.
Why does the date of Buddha Purnima change every year?
Buddha Purnima is fixed by the Hindu luni-solar calendar — it falls on purnima of vaisakha. Because that tithi drifts against the Gregorian calendar each year, the English date moves, even though the festival is always on the same point in the lunar month.