Buddha Purnima 2026 — Pune
Buddha Purnima, the full moon of Vaishakha, commemorates the birth, enlightenment and passing of Gautama Buddha.
In 2026, Buddha Purnima is on Friday, 1 May 2026.
- Purnima begins: 30 Apr 2026, 9:13 PM
- Purnima ends: 1 May 2026, 10:53 PM
Date and timings for Pune.
How the date is fixed
Buddha Purnima falls on Purnima of Vaishakha. The day is decided by the tithi prevailing at sunrise (udaya tithi). When the tithi touches that time on two days, the day it covers more is used.
Calculated for Pune. Festival dates can differ by a day between cities and between regional traditions; your family priest's panchang has the final word.
How it is celebrated
Buddhists visit viharas, Bodh Gaya and Sarnath, offer flowers and lamps, meditate, listen to sermons and practise charity. Many Hindus also keep a Purnima fast and take a holy bath on this day.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Buddha Purnima in 2026?
In 2026, Buddha Purnima is on Friday, 1 May 2026. (Pune)
Why do calendars sometimes show different dates for Buddha Purnima?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar tithi, which begins and ends at different clock times. Each festival has a rule about which part of the day the tithi must cover — sunrise, midday, dusk or midnight. When the tithi straddles two days, calendars that apply the rule for a different city, or a different tradition, can land on different days. We show the rule we used and the tithi timings so you can check.