Bodhi Day 2028
Friday, December 8, 2028
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When is Bodhi Day 2028?
Bodhi Day 2028 falls on Friday, December 8, 2028. It falls on a Friday.
How many days until Bodhi Day 2028?
As of October 15, 2026, there are 785 days until Bodhi Day 2028, which falls on Friday, December 8, 2028. Thatโs 785 days ยท about 112 weeks ยท about 26 months.
- Date
- Friday, December 8, 2028
- Day of week
- Friday
- Type
- Religious Holidays
- Religion
- Buddhism
- Duration
- 1 day
Bodhi Day 2028 dates by country
| Country | Observed on | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฏ๐ต Japan | Fri, Dec 8 | โ |
| ๐บ๐ธ United States | Fri, Dec 8 | โ |
| ๐ป๐ณ Vietnam | Tue, Jan 4 ยท differs ยท expected | โ |
Other holidays in December 2028
International Day of Persons with Disabilities ยท Dec 3Feast of St. Nicholas ยท Dec 6Feast of the Immaculate Conception ยท Dec 8Human Rights Day ยท Dec 10Hanukkah ยท Dec 13Winter Solstice ยท Dec 21Christmas Eve ยท Dec 24Christmas ยท Dec 25Boxing Day ยท Dec 26New Year's Eve ยท Dec 31All holidays in December โ
Bodhi Day commemorates the moment Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment beneath the Bodhi tree and became the Buddha. Japanese and many Western Mahayana communities observe it on December 8 with meditation, candlelight and quiet celebration, while Vietnamese Buddhists keep it on the 8th day of the 12th lunar month.
For the full story โ history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ see the Bodhi Day guide.