When is Vesak 2017?

Vesak 2017 started on Wednesday 10th May, 2017 (10/05/2017) 2514 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 409 days
Vesak 2024ThursdayMay 23rd in 55 days
Vesak 2023FridayMay 19th 314 days ago
Vesak 2022MondayMay 16th 682 days ago
Vesak 2021WednesdayMay 26th 1037 days ago
Vesak 2020ThursdayMay 7th 1421 days ago
Vesak 2019SundayMay 19th 1775 days ago
Vesak 2018TuesdayMay 29th 2130 days ago
Vesak 2017WednesdayMay 10th 2514 days ago
Vesak 2016FridayMay 20th 2869 days ago
Vesak 2015MondayJun 1st 3223 days ago
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Quick Facts

Start DateMay 10, 2017
When? Ended 2514 days ago
Duration1 Day
Type Buddhist Holidays

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