Mayahana New Year
Celebrated on 2-4 January 2018, by Buddhist practitioners from the Mahayana tradition
Mahayana New Year
Celebrated on 2-4 January 2018, by Buddhist practitioners from the Mahayana tradition.
Nirvana Day
Celebrated on Saturday 24 March 2018, mainly in Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, China and Vietnam.
Theravadin New Year
Celebrated on 30 April 2018, by Buddhist practitioners in the Theravadin tradition.
Magha Puja Day
Celebrated on Thursday 1 March 2018, generally by practitioners from Thailand, Cambodia and Laos.
Hanamatsuri
Celebrated on Tuesday 22 May 2018 in Japan.
Visakha Puja
Celebrated on Tuesday 29 May 2018 in countries that follow the Theravadin tradition.
Vesak
Celebrated on Sunday 20 May 2018 by Buddhists from all traditions.
Obon
Celebrated on 13-15 August 2018 in Japan.
Asalha Puja – Dharma Day
Celebrated on Friday 22 July 2018 in Thailand. Burma, Laos and Burma.
Utambana – Ghost Festival
Celebrated on Saturday 25 August 2018 in China and Vietnam.
Pawarana Day
Celebrated on Wednesday 24 October 2018 in countries that follow the Theravada Buddhist tradition.
Bodhi Day
Celebrated on Wednesday 24 January 2019 in countries that follow the Theravada Buddhist tradition.
