Buddha Purnima 2027 Date and Purnima Tithi
Buddha Purnima (Vesak, Buddha Jayanti) 2027 is on Thursday, 20 May 2027, Vaishakha Purnima.
Buddha Purnima 2027 date and Purnima tithi
Buddha Purnima 2027: Thursday, 20 May 2027
Buddha Purnima falls on the full moon of Vaishakha. In 2027 Purnima tithi runs from 4:02 PM on 19 May to 4:28 PM on 20 May (New Delhi). Purnima is the sunrise tithi on 20 May, so the full-moon day is Thursday, 20 May. Buddhist communities in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand and elsewhere set Vesak by their own calendars, so the date abroad can differ.
| Item | Time (IST, New Delhi) |
|---|---|
| Purnima tithi begins | 4:02 PM, 19 May 2027 |
| Purnima tithi ends | 4:28 PM, 20 May 2027 |
Significance
Buddhist tradition holds that three events in the Buddha’s life fell on this full moon: his birth at Lumbini, his enlightenment under the Bodhi tree at Bodh Gaya, and his passing (Mahaparinirvana) at Kushinagar. In Hindu calendars the day is also Vaishakha Purnima, observed with a holy bath and charity, and some Hindu traditions regard the Buddha as an avatar of Vishnu.
How it is observed
- Prayers, meditation and sutta recitation at viharas; pilgrims gather at Bodh Gaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar and Lumbini.
- Lamps are lit, the Bodhi tree is honoured with water and flowers, and many keep the Eight Precepts for the day.
- Charity (dana): food, kheer and water are shared with visitors and those in need.
- Hindu households take a Purnima snan and donate grain, water pots or clothes.
Regional names
Buddha Jayanti, Vesak or Vesakha, Vaishakha Purnima, and Peepal Purnima in some North Indian homes.
Panchang for the day
Panchang for 20 May 2027 (New Delhi).
Buddha Purnima 2026
Buddha Purnima 2026: Friday, 1 May 2026. See Buddha Purnima 2026 for that year’s muhurat and tithi times.
Related
All times are IST for New Delhi unless stated otherwise. Muhurat changes with your city’s sunrise, sunset and moonrise: check today’s Panchang for your location. Outside India the date can differ; use your local panchang. Sources: Drik Panchang (New Delhi), cross-checked with Free Panchang’s own calculation (Lahiri ayanamsa) and other public 2027 calendars (Astrolal, Panchang Darshan).
Frequently asked questions
- Buddha Purnima 2027 kab hai?
- Buddha Purnima 2027 is on Thursday, 20 May 2027 (Vaishakha Purnima).
- When does Purnima tithi start and end in May 2027?
- Purnima begins at 4:02 PM on 19 May 2027 and ends at 4:28 PM on 20 May 2027 (New Delhi, IST).
- Is Vesak on the same day outside India?
- Not always. Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand and other countries fix Vesak by their own calendars, so it can fall on a different day.