Visakhabousa Day, also known as Vesak Day, Buddha Jayanti, or Buddha Purnima, is a holiday observed in South and Southeast Asia. It falls on a full moon day in the month of Vaisakh in the Hindu calendar, around April and May each year.
Visakhabousa Day commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of Gautama Buddha, the religious leader from Ancient India. He was the founder of the world religion of Buddhism.
Buddhists believe that their merits will be multiplied many times if they perform good deeds on Visakhabousa Day. Merit is a beneficial and protective force that accumulates from good deeds and acts. Merits will bring good results and determine the next life's quality. As a result, merits are important practices to Buddhists.
There are many celebrations among Buddhist communities on Visakhabousa Day, and many will decorate their templates.
The following is the list of Visakhabousa Day in Laos from 2022 to 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| Visakhabousa Day | May 16, 2022 | Monday |
| Visakhabousa Day | May 05, 2023 | Friday |
| Visakhabousa Day | May 23, 2024 | Thursday |
| Visakhabousa Day | May 05, 2025 | Monday |
| Visakhabousa Day | May 24, 2026 | Sunday |
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