What is the date of Vesak Full Moon Poya in 2024?
Vesak Full Moon Poya Day is on Thursday, May 23, 2024 in Sri Lanka.
Brief Information
- This year:Thursday, May 23, 2024
- Next year:Monday, May 12, 2025
- Last year:Friday, May 5, 2023
- Type:National Holiday
Vesak Full Moon Poya 2024 in Sri Lanka
Vesak Full Moon Poya Day, which is observed on May 23, signifies the commencement of the year in the Gregorian calendar and it's a National Holiday in many countries.
Is Vesak Full Moon Poya a National Holiday in Sri Lanka?
Yes, Vesak Full Moon Poya is a National Holiday in Sri Lanka. A national holiday is a day designated by a country's government as a day of celebration or commemoration, during which public institutions, schools, and businesses may be closed. These holidays often hold cultural, historical, or religious significance and are observed by the entire nation.
New Year Observances days
| Year | Day | Date | Holiday Name | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Sunday | April 29 | Vesak Full Moon Poya | Birth of Buddha |
| 2018 | Monday | April 30 | Vesak Full Moon Poya | |
| 2019 | Saturday | May 18 | Vesak Full Moon Poya | Birth of Buddha |
| 2020 | Thursday | May 07 | Vesak Full Moon Poya | Birth of Buddha |
| 2021 | Wednesday | May 26 | Vesak Full Moon Poya | Birth of Buddha |
| 2022 | Sunday | May 15 | Vesak Full Moon Poya | Birth of Buddha |
| 2023 | Friday | May 05 | Vesak Full Moon Poya | Birth of Buddha |
| 2024 | Thursday | May 23 | Vesak Full Moon Poya | Birth of Buddha |
| 2025 | Monday | May 12 | Vesak Full Moon Poya | Birth of Buddha |
National Language of Sri Lanka
- Name:Sinhalese
- Native:සිංහල
- Code:si
- Name:Tamil
- Native:தமிழ்
- Code:ta
Country Information of Sri Lanka
- Name:Sri Lanka
- Capital:Colombo
- Country Code:LK
- Emoji:🇱🇰
- Phone code:94
- Unicode:U+1F1F1 U+1F1F0
- Currency:LKR
- Currency Symbol:Rs