Buddha's Birthday is a public holiday in South Korea, and it is observed on the 8th day of the 4th month according to the Korean lunar calendar.
Buddha's Birthday is called Bucheonim osin nal (부처님 오신 날 ) in Korean, which means the day when the Buddha came. Buddha's Birthday is also a holiday known as the lantern festival, and lanterns are hung in the temples, homes, and in streets during the holy month.
On Buddha's birthday, many temples provide free meals and tea to visitors and organize lantern festivals. Buddhism is a popular religion in South Korea, and it is estimated that there are 10 million followers. Buddha's birthday has been a public holiday in South Korea since 1975.
The following is the list of Buddha's Birthday in South Korea from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Buddha's Birthday | May 08, 2022 | Sunday |
| Buddha's Birthday | May 26, 2023 | Friday |
| Buddha's Birthday | May 15, 2024 | Wednesday |
| Buddha's Birthday | May 05, 2025 | Monday |
| Buddha's Birthday | May 24, 2026 | Sunday |
Please check more public holidays in South Korea: