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Buddhist Holy Days

 Holiday2026–272027–282028–29
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Obon – Buddhist

A Japanese Buddhist season for honoring ancestors, commonly observed with memorial services, family gathering, and community festivals; regional dates vary.

Aug 13–16, 2026Aug 13–16, 2027Aug 13–16, 2028
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Bodhi Day / Rohatsu – Buddhist

Honors Siddhartha Gautama’s awakening under the Bodhi tree in many Mahayana traditions.

Dec 8, 2026Dec 8, 2027Dec 8, 2028
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Lunar New Year – Buddhist/Confucian/Daoist

Marks the lunisolar new year in many East and Southeast Asian Buddhist communities.

Feb 6, 2027Jan 26, 2028Feb 13, 2029
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Nirvana / Parinirvana Day – Buddhist

Commemorates the Buddha’s passing into final nirvana; some communities observe a different February date.

Feb 15, 2027Feb 15, 2028Feb 15, 2029
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Magha Puja / Sangha Day – Buddhist

Commemorates a spontaneous gathering of the Buddha’s disciples and honors the Buddhist community.

Feb 21, 2027Feb 10, 2028Feb 27, 2029
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Vesak / Buddha Day – Buddhist

A major Buddhist festival commemorating the Buddha’s birth, awakening, and passing; date varies by country and tradition.

May 20, 2027May 8, 2028May 27, 2029
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Asalha Puja / Dhamma Day – Buddhist

Commemorates the Buddha’s first sermon and the beginning of the Sangha; lunar-calendar dates vary by community.

July 19, 2027July 6, 2028July 11, 2029

Dates may vary by Buddhist tradition, regional calendar, and local community practice.

Accommodation Note

This calendar is provided for planning and awareness. Listing an observance does not, by itself, guarantee an excused absence or a particular accommodation. Students should contact faculty early to discuss potential conflicts. Requests are considered individually under applicable university policy and course requirements; faculty may support additional observances when feasible.