Below is the date of Wesak Day on year 2023 and 2024.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday | States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26 May | Wed | Wesak Day | National | |||
| 2022 | 15 May | Sun | Wesak Day | National | |||
| 2022 | 16 May | Mon | Wesak Day (Replacement Holiday) | National except Johor, Kedah, Kelantan & Terengganu | |||
| 2023 | 4 May | Thu | Wesak Day | National | |||
| 2024 | 22 May | Wed | Wesak Day | National |
Wesak is a public holiday in Malaysia traditionally celebrated by Buddhists and can be observed in temples. It is also named as Vesak (name of a month in Indian calendar). It also known as Buddha Day as it celebrates Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death.