BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ExcelNotes - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://excelnotes.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ExcelNotes REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013 DTSTAMP:20260420T214617 CREATED:20251112T055143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T055143Z UID:10000757-1762905600-1791849599@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Lady of Aparecida Day (Brazil) DESCRIPTION:Our Lady of Aparecida Day honors Nossa Senhora Aparecida\, the patron saint of Brazil. The day commemorates the 1717 discovery of a small clay statue of the Virgin Mary by fishermen in the Paraíba River\, which became a symbol of hope and faith. Over centuries\, devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida grew into one of Brazil's most cherished traditions. Millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of the National Shrine of Aparecida\, one of the largest churches in the world\, to pay tribute. \nWhen is Lady of Aparecida Day?\nLady of Aparecida Day in Brazil is celebrated on October 12 every year. \nThe following is the list of Lady of Aparecida Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2020Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2021Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2022Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2023Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2024Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2025Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2026Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2027Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2028Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2029Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2030Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2031Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2033Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2034Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2035Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2036Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2037Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2039Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2040Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2041Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2042Sunday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2043Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2045Thursday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2046Friday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2047Saturday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2048Monday \n \n Lady of Aparecida DayOct 12\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Lady of Aparecida Day?\nThe devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida began in October 1717\, in the small village of Guaratinguetá\, in the Paraíba Valley of São Paulo state. Local fishermen were struggling to catch fish in the Paraíba River as they prepared for the visit of a regional governor\, Dom Pedro de Almeida e Portugal\, Count of Assumar. \nThree fishermen\, Domingos Garcia\, João Alves\, and Filipe Pedroso\, prayed to the Virgin Mary for help. Casting their nets\, they first pulled up a small clay statue of a headless figure from the river. When they cast their nets again\, they found the missing head. After retrieving and cleaning the statue\, they continued fishing\, and to their astonishment\, their nets filled with fish. \nThe fishermen took this as a miracle\, and word of the event spread quickly. The little dark-skinned clay statue\, later recognized as Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception\, came to be affectionately called Nossa Senhora Aparecida\, meaning "Our Lady Who Appeared". \nThe statue was first kept in the home of Filipe Pedroso\, where neighbors gathered to pray. Reports of miracles and healings attributed to Our Lady of Aparecida multiplied\, and devotion to her spread across the region. In 1745\, a small chapel was built to house the statue\, and by 1834\, a larger church\, the Old Basilica\, was constructed to accommodate growing numbers of pilgrims. \nIn 1904\, Pope Pius X authorized the canonical coronation of Our Lady of Aparecida\, officially recognizing her as a sacred symbol of devotion. Later\, in 1930\, Pope Pius XI declared her the Patroness of Brazil\, cementing her status as a national spiritual figure. \nThe Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida\, built to replace the older church\, began construction in 1955 and was completed in 1980. That same year\, Pope John Paul II visited Brazil and consecrated the new basilica\, recognizing it as one of the largest Marian shrines in the world. In 1980\, the Brazilian government officially established October 12 as a national holiday dedicated to Our Lady of Aparecida\, blending religious reverence with cultural celebration. \nToday\, millions of pilgrims visit the Basilica of Aparecida each year\, especially on October 12\, walking\, cycling or even traveling long distances on foot to express devotion and gratitude. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/lady-of-aparecida-day-brazil/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Lady-of-Aparecida-Day-Brazil.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260420T214617 CREATED:20250822T040331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T015937Z UID:10000449-1777593600-1777679999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Vesak Full Moon Poya Day DESCRIPTION:Vesak Full Moon Poya\, rooted in ancient India\, commemorates the birth\, Enlightenment\, and passing away of the Buddha\, all on the full moon of May. Introduced to Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BCE\, it became the island's most sacred Buddhist festival. Today\, Vesak is celebrated with temple rituals and almsgiving\, symbolizing peace and the victory of wisdom over ignorance. \nWhen is Vesak Full Moon Poya Day?\nVesak Full Moon Poya Day is celebrated on the full moon in May. \nThe following is the list of Vesak Full Moon Poya Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 07\, 2020Thursday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 26\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 15\, 2022Sunday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 05\, 2023Friday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 23\, 2024Thursday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 12\, 2025Monday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 01\, 2026Friday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 20\, 2027Thursday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 23\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 13\, 2029Sunday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 02\, 2030Thursday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 20\, 2031Tuesday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 09\, 2032Sunday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 28\, 2033Saturday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 17\, 2034Wednesday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 21\, 2035Monday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 24\, 2036Saturday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 13\, 2037Wednesday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 03\, 2038Monday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 22\, 2039Sunday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 11\, 2040Friday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 29\, 2041Wednesday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 19\, 2042Monday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 08\, 2043Friday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 26\, 2044Thursday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 15\, 2045Monday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 01\, 2046Tuesday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 24\, 2047Friday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 13\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Vesak Full Moon Poya DayMay 02\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Vesak Full Moon Poya Day?\nVesak traces back to ancient India\, tied to the life of Prince Siddhartha Gautama\, who became the Buddha. \nAccording to Buddhist tradition\, three great events in his life all occurred on the full moon of May (Vesak). Because of these three pivotal events\, Vesak became the most sacred day in Buddhism. \n– Birth (623 BCE\, Lumbini\, Nepal): Prince Siddhartha was born to Queen Māyā Devi and King Suddhodana.\n– Enlightenment (588 BCE\, Bodh Gaya\, India): At age 35\, he attained Buddhahood under the Bodhi tree.\n– Parinibbāna (543 BCE\, Kusinārā\, India): At age 80\, he passed into Final Nibbāna. \nBuddhism was introduced to Sri Lanka in the 3rd century BCE by Arahat Mahinda Thera\, son of Emperor Ashoka of India. \nFrom then on\, Vesak became central to Sri Lankan Buddhist practice. \nIn 1950\, at the World Fellowship of Buddhists Conference in Colombo\, Vesak was formally declared as the most important Buddhist festival\, to be observed internationally. \nIn 1999\, the United Nations recognized Vesak as a global religious observance\, further cementing its international importance. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/vesak-full-moon-poya-day/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Vesak-Full-Moon-Poya-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTSTAMP:20260420T214617 CREATED:20250929T050122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T050122Z UID:10000604-1777852800-1777939199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:St. Florian's Day DESCRIPTION:St. Florian's Day is one of Upper Austria's most meaningful regional feast days. It honors St. Florian\, the patron saint of the region and of firefighters\, through religious pilgrimages to St. Florian Monastery\, firefighter ceremonies and community festivals\, keeping alive traditions that date back to the early Middle Ages. \nWhen is St. Florian's Day?\nSt. Florian's Day is celebrated every year on May 4. \nThe following is the list of St. Florian's Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2021Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2021Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2022Wednesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2023Thursday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2024Saturday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2025Sunday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2026Monday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2027Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2028Thursday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2029Friday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2030Saturday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2031Sunday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2032Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2033Wednesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2034Thursday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2035Friday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2036Sunday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2037Monday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2038Tuesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2039Wednesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2040Friday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2041Saturday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2042Sunday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2043Monday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2044Wednesday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2045Thursday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2046Friday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2047Saturday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2048Monday \n \n St. Florian's DayMay 04\, 2049Tuesday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of St. Florian's Day?\nBorn around 250 AD\, Florian served as a Roman officer in Noricum (a Roman province covering much of present-day Upper Austria). During Emperor Diocletian's persecutions of Christians\, Florian was ordered to renounce his faith. He refused\, was arrested\, and executed by being drowned in the Enns River with a heavy stone tied around his neck around the year 304 AD. He was quickly venerated as a martyr\, and his story spread across Central Europe. \nEarly Christians in the region preserved Florian's relics\, and his tomb became a pilgrimage site. Stories of miracles\, especially related to protection from fire and floods\, strengthened his reputation. Devotion to St. Florian spread beyond Austria into Bavaria\, Poland\, and Hungary. \nA monastery was built near the site of his martyrdom\, known today as St. Florian Monastery\, one of the oldest monastic sites in Austria. \nBy the 11th century\, it became a major pilgrimage destination. The monastery later grew into a Baroque landmark and remains the spiritual heart of his veneration. \nFrom the Middle Ages onward\, St. Florian became associated with protection against fire\, floods\, and natural disasters. He was named patron saint of firefighters\, chimney sweeps\, brewers\, and Austria's Upper Austria region. \nHis image\, pouring water over a burning house\, became widespread on houses\, barns\, and public buildings as a protective symbol. \nIn Upper Austria\, it became a deeply rooted regional tradition tied to both religious ceremonies and community identity. \nSince the 19th century\, fire brigades have played a central role in celebrations\, with parades\, blessings of equipment and remembrance ceremonies. Today\, the Austrian Fire Service considers May 4 not only St. Florian's Day but also the official Firefighters' Day. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/st-florians-day/ CATEGORIES:Christianity ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/St.-Florians-Day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTSTAMP:20260420T214617 CREATED:20250630T052027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T053025Z UID:10000322-1778198400-1778284799@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Pope Leo XIV DESCRIPTION:Pope Leo XIV was elected as the 266th successor to St. Peter on May 8\, 2025\, following the death of Pope Francis. His election marked a historic moment as he became the first American-born pope and the first member of the Augustinian order to ascend to the papacy. \nRobert Francis Prevost\, born on September 14\, 1955\, in Chicago\, Illinois\, is a prominent figure in the Roman Catholic Church. He is a member of the Order of Saint Augustine (O.S.A.) and has served in various capacities\, including missionary work in Peru\, leadership roles within the Augustinian order\, and positions in the Vatican's administrative bodies. \nBorn to Louis Marius Prevost and Mildred Martínez\, Robert Prevost grew up in a multicultural household with French\, Italian\, and Spanish heritage. \nHe earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Villanova University in 1977. He later pursued theological studies at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and obtained both a Licentiate and Doctorate in Canon Law. \nPrevost entered the Augustinian novitiate in 1977\, made his solemn vows in 1981\, and was ordained a priest on June 19\, 1982. In 1985\, he began missionary work in Peru\, serving in various roles. \nIn 2001\, Prevost was elected Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine\, a position he held until 2013. \nAppointed by Pope Francis\, he became the Bishop of Chiclayo in 2015\, serving the diocese in northern Peru. \nIn 2023\, he was appointed as the Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops\, responsible for overseeing the selection of bishops worldwide. \nFollowing the death of Pope Francis\, Prevost was elected as the 267th pope on May 8\, 2025\, taking the name Leo XIV. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/pope-leo-xiv/ CATEGORIES:Christianity,Religion Holiday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Pope-Leo-XIV.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTSTAMP:20260420T214617 CREATED:20250918T044309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T044346Z UID:10000591-1779408000-1779494399@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Shavuot (Israel) DESCRIPTION:In Israel\, Shavuot is a one-day festival with dual meaning: it celebrates the giving of the Torah at Sinai and the harvest of the first fruits. It is observed with Torah study\, seating dairy foods\, and agricultural festivals\, making it both a deeply spiritual and earthly celebration. \nWhen is Shavuot?\nShavuot in Israel is on the 6th of Sivan in the Hebrew calendar (usually late May or early June). \nThe following is the list of Shavuot from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n ShavuotMay 29\, 2020Friday \n \n ShavuotMay 17\, 2021Monday \n \n ShavuotJun 05\, 2022Sunday \n \n ShavuotMay 26\, 2023Friday \n \n ShavuotJun 12\, 2024Wednesday \n \n ShavuotJun 02\, 2025Monday \n \n ShavuotMay 22\, 2026Friday \n \n ShavuotJun 11\, 2027Friday \n \n ShavuotMay 31\, 2028Wednesday \n \n ShavuotMay 20\, 2029Sunday \n \n ShavuotJun 07\, 2030Friday \n \n ShavuotMay 28\, 2031Wednesday \n \n ShavuotMay 16\, 2032Sunday \n \n ShavuotJun 03\, 2033Friday \n \n ShavuotMay 24\, 2034Wednesday \n \n ShavuotJun 13\, 2035Wednesday \n \n ShavuotJun 01\, 2036Sunday \n \n ShavuotMay 20\, 2037Wednesday \n \n ShavuotJun 09\, 2038Wednesday \n \n ShavuotMay 29\, 2039Sunday \n \n ShavuotMay 18\, 2040Friday \n \n ShavuotJun 05\, 2041Wednesday \n \n ShavuotMay 25\, 2042Sunday \n \n ShavuotJun 14\, 2043Sunday \n \n ShavuotJun 01\, 2044Wednesday \n \n ShavuotMay 22\, 2045Monday \n \n ShavuotJun 10\, 2046Sunday \n \n ShavuotMay 31\, 2047Friday \n \n ShavuotMay 18\, 2048Monday \n \n ShavuotJun 06\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Shavuot?\nShavuot is first mentioned in the Torah as one of the Shalosh Regalim (Three Pilgrimage Festivals)\, alongside Passover and Sukkot. \nIn biblical times\, it marked the wheat harvest and the bringing of the first fruits (Bikkurim) to the Temple in Jerusalem. Farmers decorated baskets with produce and presented them with great ceremony\, accompanied by music and community celebrations. \nPilgrims traveled to Jerusalem to offer the Bikkurim in the Temple. Shavuot had a dual role agricultural festival and spiritual festival. \nAfter the destruction of the Second Temple (70 CE)\, agricultural offerings were no longer possible. \nWith the rise of the Zionist movement and the founding of the State of Israel in 1948\, Shavuot regained its agricultural character. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/shavuot-israel/ CATEGORIES:Jewish ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Shavuot-Israel.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTSTAMP:20260420T214617 CREATED:20250906T235422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T235422Z UID:10000492-1779580800-1779667199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Buddha's Birthday (South Korea) DESCRIPTION:Buddha's Birthday originated in India\, spread across Asia with Buddhism\, and became a central festival in Korea from the 4th century CE. Despite suppression under Confucian rule\, it survived and is now one of Korea's most cherished holidays\, marked by lantern festivals\, rituals\, and cultural celebrations. \nWhen is Buddha's Birthday?\nBuddha's Birthday in South Korea is celebrated on the 8th day of the 4th month of the lunar calendar\, usually falling in April or May of the Gregorian calendar. \nThe following is the list of Buddha's Birthday from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Buddha's BirthdayApr 30\, 2020Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 19\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 08\, 2022Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 26\, 2023Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 15\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 05\, 2025Monday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 24\, 2026Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 13\, 2027Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 02\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 20\, 2029Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 09\, 2030Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 28\, 2031Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 16\, 2032Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 06\, 2033Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 25\, 2034Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 15\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 03\, 2036Saturday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 22\, 2037Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 11\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayApr 30\, 2039Saturday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 18\, 2040Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 07\, 2041Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 26\, 2042Monday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 16\, 2043Saturday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 05\, 2044Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 24\, 2045Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 13\, 2046Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 02\, 2047Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 20\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 09\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Buddha's Birthday?\nSiddhartha Gautama\, later known as the Buddha\, was born around the 5th–4th century BCE in Lumbini\, in present-day Nepal. According to Buddhist tradition\, he was born on the 8th day of the 4th lunar month\, which became the basis for commemorating Buddha's Birthday across Buddhist cultures. \nAs Buddhism spread from India to China\, Korea\, Japan\, and Southeast Asia (from the 1st century CE onward)\, the celebration of Buddha's birth became part of local religious calendars. \nEach culture adapted the traditions\, but most kept the 4th lunar month\, 8th day as the sacred date. \nBuddhism entered Korea through China during the Three Kingdoms Period (Goguryeo\, Baekje\, and Silla) in the 4th century CE. \nSilla Dynasty (7th–9th century): Buddha's Birthday became a state-recognized festival\, with lantern-lighting ceremonies symbolizing enlightenment. \nGoryeo Dynasty (918–1392): Buddhism flourished\, and Buddha's Birthday was celebrated with large-scale temple ceremonies and public lantern festivals. \nJoseon Dynasty (1392–1897): Under Confucian rule\, Buddhism was suppressed\, but common people and monks continued to celebrate Buddha's Birthday\, keeping traditions alive. \nModern Era: With the revival of Buddhism in the 20th century\, Buddha's Birthday regained official recognition. In South Korea today\, it is a public holiday\, celebrated nationwide. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/buddhas-birthday-south-korea/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Buddhas-Birthday-South-Korea.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTSTAMP:20260420T214617 CREATED:20251012T203941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T204145Z UID:10000706-1779580800-1779667199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Buddha's Birthday (Hong Kong) DESCRIPTION:Buddha's Birthday in Hong Kong honors the birth of Siddhartha Gautama\, the founder of Buddhism. It is a public holiday marked by ceremonies\, temple visits\, and the ritual of bathing the Buddha\, symbolizing purity\, compassion and spiritual renewal. \nWhen is Buddha's Birthday?\nBuddha's Birthday in Hong Kong is celebrated on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month every year. \nThe following is the list of Buddha's Birthday from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Buddha's BirthdayApr 30\, 2020Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 19\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 08\, 2022Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 26\, 2023Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 15\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 05\, 2025Monday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 24\, 2026Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 13\, 2027Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 02\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 20\, 2029Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 09\, 2030Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 28\, 2031Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 16\, 2032Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 06\, 2033Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 25\, 2034Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 15\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 03\, 2036Saturday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 22\, 2037Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 11\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayApr 30\, 2039Saturday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 18\, 2040Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 07\, 2041Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 26\, 2042Monday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 16\, 2043Saturday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 05\, 2044Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 24\, 2045Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 13\, 2046Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 02\, 2047Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 20\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 09\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Buddha's Birthday?\nBuddha's Birthday celebrates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama\, who later became known as the Buddha\, meaning "The Enlightened One". Siddhartha was born around 563 BCE in Lumbini (present-day Nepal)\, a prince who renounced his royal life in search of spiritual truth. \nHis teachings on compassion\, mindfulness\, and the path to enlightenment became the foundation of Buddhism\, one of the world's major religions. Traditionally\, Buddhists believe that Buddha's birth\, enlightenment\, and passing into nirvana all occurred on the same day — the eighth day of the fourth lunar month\, which is when Buddha's Birthday is celebrated in Hong Kong and other parts of East Asia. \nThe commemoration of Buddha's birth began in India and spread across China\, Korea\, Japan\, and Southeast Asia over centuries. Each culture developed its own customs. \nIn China\, the celebration dates back to the Eastern Han dynasty (25–220 CE)\, when Buddhist temples were established and followers began to honor the Buddha's birth with offerings and rituals. This tradition traveled to Hong Kong through centuries of Chinese migration and cultural exchange\, blending seamlessly with local practices. \nBuddhism was introduced to Hong Kong during the 19th century\, alongside waves of Chinese settlers from Guangdong province. By the late 1800s and early 1900s\, Hong Kong had established several important Buddhist temples\, which would later become one of the most prominent sites for Buddha's Birthday celebrations. Over time\, Buddhism became one of the major religions in Hong Kong\, practiced alongside Taoism\, Confucianism\, and Christianity. \nBefore the mid-1990s\, Buddha's Birthday was widely celebrated by the Buddhist community but was not yet a public holiday in colonial Hong Kong. In 1997\, the same year Hong Kong was handed over from Britain to China\, the Hong Kong SAR Government officially recognized Buddha's Birthday as a public holiday\, replacing the Queen's Birthday holiday. This change reflected Hong Kong's cultural and religious identity\, acknowledging Buddhism's deep historical roots in Chinese society and its influence in the region. \nToday\, Buddha's Birthday is celebrated by both devout Buddhists and the general public as a day of reflection\, compassion\, and community. The most iconic ritual is the Bathing of the Buddha Ceremony\, symbolizing inner purification and the washing away of ignorance and suffering. Many people also participate in volunteer activities or release captive animals (such as fish or birds) as a gesture of compassion\, although animal release is increasingly replaced by eco-friendly practices. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/buddhas-birthday-hong-kong/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Buddhas-Birthday-Hong-Kong.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTSTAMP:20260420T214617 CREATED:20251017T042831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T043044Z UID:10000729-1779580800-1779667199@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Buddha's Birthday (Macau) DESCRIPTION:Buddha's Birthday honors the birth of Siddhartha Gautama\, the founder of Buddhism. The day is marked with temple ceremonies\, incense offerings\, and the symbolic "Bathing of the Buddha" ritual\, where devotees pour water over Buddha statues to signify purification and renewal. \nWhen is Buddha's Birthday?\nBuddha's Birthday is celebrated in Macau on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month. \nThe following is the list of Buddha's Birthday from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Buddha's BirthdayApr 30\, 2020Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 19\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 08\, 2022Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 26\, 2023Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 15\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 05\, 2025Monday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 24\, 2026Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 13\, 2027Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 02\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 20\, 2029Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 09\, 2030Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 28\, 2031Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 16\, 2032Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 06\, 2033Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 25\, 2034Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 15\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 03\, 2036Saturday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 22\, 2037Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 11\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayApr 30\, 2039Saturday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 18\, 2040Friday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 07\, 2041Tuesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 26\, 2042Monday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 16\, 2043Saturday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 05\, 2044Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 24\, 2045Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 13\, 2046Sunday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 02\, 2047Thursday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 20\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Buddha's BirthdayMay 09\, 2049Sunday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Buddha's Birthday?\nBuddha's Birthday is one of the most important Buddhist festivals in Macau\, as well as throughout much of East Asia. It commemorates the birth of Prince Siddhartha Gautama\, who later became Buddha Shakyamuni\, the Enlightened One\, founder of Buddhism. \nThe holiday's origins date back over 2\,500 years to ancient India. According to Buddhist tradition\, Siddhartha Gautama was born around 563 BCE in Lumbini (in present-day Nepal). His birth was accompanied by miraculous signs—lotus flowers blooming beneath his feet and heavenly beings celebrating his arrival. The festival spread across Asia as Buddhism expanded\, taking root in China during the Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE)\, where it became a day of devotion and moral reflection. \nIn Macau\, where Chinese and Buddhist cultural traditions are deeply interwoven\, the festival has long been observed with both solemnity and festivity. Temples such as Pou Tai Un\, Lin Fung\, and Kun Iam Temple host elaborate ceremonies\, including the "Bathing of the Buddha" ritual. Devotees pour fragrant water over statues of the infant Buddha\, symbolizing inner purification and the washing away of negative karma. \nBuddha's Birthday in Macau is also marked by offerings of flowers\, incense and vegetarian meals\, alongside community service and prayers for peace and well-being. The festival reflects Macau's spiritual diversity and its enduring respect for compassion\, mindfulness and harmony\, values central to Buddhist philosophy. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/buddhas-birthday-macau/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Buddhas-Birthday-Macau.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTSTAMP:20260420T214617 CREATED:20250913T025445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T030847Z UID:10000538-1780185600-1780271999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Vesak Day (Singapore) DESCRIPTION:Vesak Day marks the birth\, enlightenment\, and passing of the Buddha. In Singapore\, it has been a public holiday since 1955 and is celebrated with temple ceremonies\, acts of kindness\, and community gatherings. \nWhen is Vesak Day?\nVesak Day is celebrated on the full moon of the month of Vesak\, usually in May\, sometimes in early June. \nThe following is the list of Vesak Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Vesak DayMay 07\, 2020Thursday \n \n Vesak DayMay 26\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Vesak DayMay 15\, 2022Sunday \n \n Vesak DayJun 04\, 2023Sunday \n \n Vesak DayMay 22\, 2024Wednesday \n \n Vesak DayMay 12\, 2025Monday \n \n Vesak DayMay 31\, 2026Sunday \n \n Vesak DayMay 20\, 2027Thursday \n \n Vesak DayMay 08\, 2028Monday \n \n Vesak DayMay 27\, 2029Sunday \n \n Vesak DayMay 17\, 2030Friday \n \n Vesak DayJun 04\, 2031Wednesday \n \n Vesak DayMay 23\, 2032Sunday \n \n Vesak DayMay 13\, 2033Friday \n \n Vesak DayJun 01\, 2034Thursday \n \n Vesak DayMay 22\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Vesak DayMay 10\, 2036Saturday \n \n Vesak DayMay 29\, 2037Friday \n \n Vesak DayMay 18\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Vesak DayMay 07\, 2039Saturday \n \n Vesak DayMay 25\, 2040Friday \n \n Vesak DayMay 16\, 2041Thursday \n \n Vesak DayJun 03\, 2042Tuesday \n \n Vesak DayMay 23\, 2043Saturday \n \n Vesak DayJun 10\, 2044Friday \n \n Vesak DayMay 30\, 2045Tuesday \n \n Vesak DayMay 20\, 2046Sunday \n \n Vesak DayJun 08\, 2047Saturday \n \n Vesak DayMay 27\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Vesak DayMay 17\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Vesak Day?\nVesak (or Vesākha) comes from the name of a month in the Indian lunar calendar. According to tradition\, three major events in the life of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) all took place on the full moon of Vesak: \n– His birth in Lumbini (modern-day Nepal). \n– His enlightenment (attaining Buddhahood) under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya\, India. \n– His Parinirvana (final passing away) at Kushinagar\, India. \nEarly Buddhist communities began commemorating these events more than 2\,000 years ago\, with rituals and gatherings on the Vesak full moon. As Buddhism spread from India to Sri Lanka\, China\, Southeast Asia\, and beyond\, Vesak became one of the most important festivals in Buddhist cultures. \nWith the arrival of Chinese and Sri Lankan Buddhists\, Vesak celebrations were brought to Singapore during the colonial era. \nIn 1955\, Vesak Day was officially gazetted as a public holiday in Singapore\, after petitions from Buddhist organizations. This recognition highlighted the significance of Buddhism in Singapore's multicultural society. \nIn Singapore\, Vesak Day also carries a community and multicultural aspect\, with people of other faiths often participating in charity drives and cultural programs. URL:https://excelnotes.com/holiday/vesak-day-singapore/ CATEGORIES:Buddhism ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://excelnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Vesak-Day-Singapore.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTSTAMP:20260420T214617 CREATED:20251013T065007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T065007Z UID:10000710-1780185600-1780271999@excelnotes.com SUMMARY:Buddha Day (Indonesia) DESCRIPTION:Buddha Day in Indonesia\, known as Vesak or Waisak\, celebrates the birth\, enlightenment\, and passing (parinirvana) of Siddhartha Gautama\, the Buddha. \, it is marked by prayers\, meditation\, and candlelight processions\, especially at Borobudur Temple\, symbolizing peace\, compassion and spiritual awakening. \nWhen is Buddha Day?\nBuddha Day in Indonesia is observed on the full moon of the Vesak month (May or June) each year. \nThe following is the list of Buddha Day from 2020 to 2049. \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n HolidayDateWeekday\n\n\n\n \n Buddha DayMay 07\, 2020Thursday \n \n Buddha DayMay 26\, 2021Wednesday \n \n Buddha DayJun 14\, 2022Tuesday \n \n Buddha DayMay 05\, 2023Friday \n \n Buddha DayMay 23\, 2024Thursday \n \n Buddha DayMay 12\, 2025Monday \n \n Buddha DayMay 31\, 2026Sunday \n \n Buddha DayMay 20\, 2027Thursday \n \n Buddha DayMay 09\, 2028Tuesday \n \n Buddha DayMay 27\, 2029Sunday \n \n Buddha DayMay 17\, 2030Friday \n \n Buddha DayMay 07\, 2031Wednesday \n \n Buddha DayMay 25\, 2032Tuesday \n \n Buddha DayMay 14\, 2033Saturday \n \n Buddha DayMay 03\, 2034Wednesday \n \n Buddha DayMay 22\, 2035Tuesday \n \n Buddha DayMay 10\, 2036Saturday \n \n Buddha DayMay 29\, 2037Friday \n \n Buddha DayMay 18\, 2038Tuesday \n \n Buddha DayMay 08\, 2039Sunday \n \n Buddha DayMay 26\, 2040Saturday \n \n Buddha DayMay 16\, 2041Thursday \n \n Buddha DayMay 05\, 2042Monday \n \n Buddha DayMay 23\, 2043Saturday \n \n Buddha DayMay 11\, 2044Wednesday \n \n Buddha DayMay 01\, 2045Monday \n \n Buddha DayMay 20\, 2046Sunday \n \n Buddha DayMay 09\, 2047Thursday \n \n Buddha DayMay 27\, 2048Wednesday \n \n Buddha DayMay 17\, 2049Monday \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nThe History of Buddha Day?\nBuddha Day\, known internationally as Vesak and in Indonesia as Waisak\, commemorates the three major events in the life of Siddhartha Gautama\, the historical Buddha: \n– His birth in Lumbini (now in Nepal)\, around 563 BCE.\n– His enlightenment (Bodhi) under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya\, India.\n– His passing into Nirvana (Parinirvana) at Kushinagar. \nThese three events are believed to have occurred on the same day — the full moon of the Vesak month (April–May)\, according to the lunar calendar. The term Vesak comes from the ancient Pali word "Vesākha"\, which refers to the second month of the Indian lunar calendar. \nBuddhism reached the Indonesian archipelago between the 1st and 5th centuries CE\, primarily through trade routes from India. It flourished alongside Hinduism\, shaping Indonesia's cultural and spiritual heritage for over a millennium. By the 7th–9th centuries\, under the Sriwijaya Empire (Sumatra) and the Sailendra Dynasty (Central Java)\, Buddhism reached its golden age in Indonesia. \nDuring the Dutch colonial era (17th–20th centuries)\, Buddhism declined as Islam became the dominant religion and colonial authorities discouraged local traditions. However\, small Buddhist communities persisted\, especially among ethnic Chinese and Javanese Buddhists. \nThe revival of Buddhism began in the early 20th century\, driven by Indonesian scholars and monks who sought to preserve and reintroduce Buddhist teachings. \nIn 1953\, after Indonesia gained independence\, the first modern Waisak celebration was held at Borobudur Temple\, uniting Buddhists from across the country. \nIn 1983\, the Indonesian government officially declared Waisak a national public holiday\, recognizing its importance to the country's Buddhist community. \nIn 1999\, the United Nations officially recognized Vesak as an international day of observance\, honoring the Buddha's teachings of peace and human dignity. \nToday\, Waisak in Indonesia attracts not only Buddhists but also tourists and spiritual seekers from around the world who come to experience the serenity of Borobudur and the breathtaking lantern ceremony. 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