When is Vesak 2016?

Vesak 2016 started on Friday 20th May, 2016 (20/05/2016) 2868 days ago

What is Vesak?

Vesak

In the Buddhist calendar, "Vesak" is one of the most important festivals. It is also known as "Visakah Puja", "Buddha Purnima" or "Sinhalese". It celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha. The name Vesak is derived from the name of the Buddhist month during which Vesak is celebrated.

Dates for Vesak from 2015 to 2025

The next occurrence of Vesak is marked in red

When is ...?WeekdayDateDays away
Vesak 2025MondayMay 12th in 410 days
Vesak 2024ThursdayMay 23rd in 56 days
Vesak 2023FridayMay 19th 313 days ago
Vesak 2022MondayMay 16th 681 days ago
Vesak 2021WednesdayMay 26th 1036 days ago
Vesak 2020ThursdayMay 7th 1420 days ago
Vesak 2019SundayMay 19th 1774 days ago
Vesak 2018TuesdayMay 29th 2129 days ago
Vesak 2017WednesdayMay 10th 2513 days ago
Vesak 2016FridayMay 20th 2868 days ago
Vesak 2015MondayJun 1st 3222 days ago
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Quick Facts

Start DateMay 20, 2016
When? Ended 2868 days ago
Duration1 Day
Type Buddhist Holidays

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