Below is the date of Wesak Day on year 2026.
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday | States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 31 May | Sun | Wesak Day | National |
Wesak is a public holiday in Malaysia, traditionally observed by Buddhists and commonly celebrated in temples. It is also known as Vesak, named after a month in the Indian calendar. The festival is often referred to as Buddha Day, as it commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the Buddha.
Recent Years
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday | States | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 May | Thu | Wesak Day | National | |||
| 2024 | 22 May | Wed | Wesak Day | National | |||
| 2025 | 12 May | Mon | Wesak Day | National | |||
| 2026 | 31 May | Sun | Wesak Day | National |