Buddha Purnima 2028 Date — Monday, May 8, 2028
When is Buddha Purnima in 2028? Buddha Purnima 2028 falls on Monday, May 8, 2028.
Observance: Buddha Purnima. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Buddha Purnima 2027 date · Buddha Purnima 2029 date
Buddha Purnima 2028 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 05:34 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 07:00 pm |
| Moonrise | 06:45 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:10 am – 04:52 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:51 am – 12:44 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 07:15 am – 08:56 am |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Purnima |
| Nakshatra | Swati |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Mon, 8 May 2028 or ask your local mandir.
Why we celebrate
Birth, enlightenment, and mahaparinirvana of Gautama Buddha — also Vaishakha Purnima.
How it is celebrated
Buddhist and Hindu observances; temple visits, dharma talks, compassion seva.
Puja timing
Vaishakha Purnima full moon day.
Foods & offerings
Vegetarian; kheer and fruits.
Rituals
- Meditation and sutra chanting.
- Charity and ahimsa vows.
- Visit stupa or temple.
Buddha Purnima dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Buddha Purnima 2027 date |
| 2028 | Mon, 8 May 2028 |
| 2029 | Buddha Purnima 2029 date |
Hindu festivals around Buddha Purnima 2028
- Akshaya Tritiya 2028 date — Thu, 27 April 2028
- Vishu 2028 date — Thu, 13 April 2028
- Baisakhi 2028 date — Thu, 13 April 2028
- Tamil Puthandu 2028 date — Thu, 13 April 2028
- Hanuman Jayanti 2028 date — Sun, 9 April 2028
- Ram Navami 2028 date — Tue, 4 April 2028
- Ugadi 2028 date — Mon, 27 March 2028
- Gudi Padwa 2028 date — Mon, 27 March 2028
- Chaitra Navratri 2028 date — Mon, 27 March 2028
- Vat Savitri 2028 date — Thu, 22 June 2028
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2028 date — Sat, 24 June 2028
- Holi 2028 date — Sat, 11 March 2028
Buddha Purnima 2028 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:50 am – 12:44 pm | 07:15 am – 08:56 am | 05:34 am | 07:00 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:09 pm – 01:00 pm | 07:43 am – 09:20 am | 06:06 am | 07:03 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:50 am – 12:41 pm | 07:31 am – 09:06 am | 05:56 am | 06:36 pm |
| Chennai | 11:40 am – 12:30 pm | 07:20 am – 08:55 am | 05:45 am | 06:25 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:46 am – 12:38 pm | 07:23 am – 08:59 am | 05:46 am | 06:38 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:06 am – 11:59 am | 06:38 am – 08:16 am | 04:59 am | 06:06 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Mon, 8 May 2028.
Buddha Purnima 2028 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Buddha Purnima 2028 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Mon, 8 May 2028 is 11:50 am – 12:44 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
