Buddha Jayanti बुद्ध जयन्ती

The birth anniversary of Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha, who was born in Lumbini, Nepal.

Buddha Jayanti falls on the full moon of Baisakh. Buddhists also remember the Buddha’s enlightenment and passing (parinirvana) on this day.

• 12 May 2025 — 29 Baisakh 2082 BS
• 1 May 2026 — 18 Baisakh 2083 BS