Buddhist Holy Days

Fall 2025-Spring 2026

Bodhi Day – Buddhist

Bodhi Day is a Buddhist observance celebrated on December 8 (in many Mahayana traditions) that honors the day Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree and became the Buddha.

Lunar New Year (Buddhist/Confucian/Daoist)

Celebration observed in many East and Southeast Asian cultures that marks the beginning of the new year based on the lunar calendar, honoring family, ancestors, and cultural renewal with festive rituals and gatherings.

Nirvana Day – Buddhist

Nirvana Day is a Buddhist observance, often held on February 15, that commemorates the Buddha’s passing into Parinirvana and honors his final liberation from the cycle of rebirth

Buddha Day (Visakaha Puja, Wesak) – Buddhist

Buddha Day is the most sacred Buddhist festival, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha, often celebrated with meditation, offerings, and acts of compassion.