Vesak Day is a public holiday in Malaysia, known locally as Hari Wesak.
In 2026 it falls on Sunday 31 May, with a substitute day off on Tuesday 2 June; in 2027 on Thursday 20 May.
It follows the lunar calendar: the dates shown are estimates and may shift by a day once the moon is sighted.
It is a regional holiday, observed in 1 of the country’s subdivisions.
2 other countries in our calendar also have Vesak Day as a public holiday.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 May | Monday long weekend | |
| 2026 | 31 May | Sunday weekend | |
| 2026 | 2 June | Tuesday | observed (moved) |
| 2027 | 20 May | Thursday | |
| 2028 | 9 May | Tuesday | estimated date |