Vesak
Vesak is a public holiday in Korea. The day is celebrated every year, but the dates vary.
Varying Dates
Vesak in Korea is not a day with a fixed calendar date, meaning the exact date varies from year to year. The date for this holiday varies between May 2 and May 28. See the table below to find the exact date for the next few years.
| Year | Vesak Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | May 15 | Wednesday |
| 2025 | May 5 | Monday |
| 2026 | May 24 | Sunday |
| 2027 | May 13 | Thursday |
| 2028 | May 2 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | May 20 | Sunday |
| 2030 | May 9 | Thursday |
| 2031 | May 28 | Wednesday |
| 2032 | May 16 | Sunday |
| 2033 | May 6 | Friday |
Vesak in other countries
This holiday is celebrated in several countries. Four countries in our dataset around the world are celebrating or observing this day.
In the map below, you can see where the day is celebrated or marked. You can find the date by tapping the different colors on the map. You can also see if the day is a public holiday, an observed day, or a day only celebrated by parts of the country's population.
Note that the date of this holiday varies between countries even though the day celebrates the same thing.
This table gives a more detailed overview of when and where this holiday is celebrated or observed. Click on the country for more information.
| Flag | Country | Holiday type | Date this year |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Korea | Public holiday | May 15, 2024 |
 | Bangladesh | Public holiday | May 19, 2024 |
 | Taiwan | Observance day | May 15, 2024 |
 | Vietnam | Observance day | May 22, 2024 |