Ulambana
Ulambana is an observance day in Vietnam. The day is celebrated every year, but the dates vary.
Varying Dates
Ulambana in Vietnam 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 August 9 and September 6. See the table below to find the exact date for the next few years.
| Year | Ulambana Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | August 18 | Sunday |
| 2025 | September 6 | Saturday |
| 2026 | August 27 | Thursday |
| 2027 | August 16 | Monday |
| 2028 | September 3 | Sunday |
| 2029 | August 24 | Friday |
| 2030 | August 13 | Tuesday |
| 2031 | September 1 | Monday |
| 2032 | August 20 | Friday |
| 2033 | August 9 | Tuesday |
Ulambana in other countries
This holiday is celebrated in several countries. Two 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Taiwan | Observance day | August 18, 2024 |
 | Vietnam | Observance day | August 18, 2024 |