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When is Wesak Day 2026?
Wesak Day falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Sunday, May 31, 2026 and the last is Wednesday, June 3, 2026, across 1 country.
Day off for Wesak Day is a state holiday in Malaysia
Also listed as Day off for Wesak Day.
See May 31 on the world mapWesak Day 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | May 31Sunday |
| 🇲🇾 MalaysiaDay off for Wesak Day | June 3Wednesday |
Questions about Wesak Day
- When is Wesak Day in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on May 31 and June 3. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate Wesak Day?
- Wesak Day is marked in 1 country: Malaysia.
- Is Wesak Day a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Malaysia. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Independence Day January 1
- Mother's Day February 8
- Father's Day January 4
- Labor Day April 30
- Whit Monday May 25
- Eid al-Adha May 25
- National Day February 4
- Constitution Day January 7
- Pentecost May 24
- Pentecost Monday May 25
- Corpus Christi June 4
- Pentecost Sunday May 24