Bodhi Day 2029
Saturday, December 8, 2029
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When is Bodhi Day 2029?
Bodhi Day 2029 falls on Saturday, December 8, 2029. It falls on a Saturday.
How many days until Bodhi Day 2029?
As of October 16, 2026, there are 1149 days until Bodhi Day 2029, which falls on Saturday, December 8, 2029. Thatโs 1149 days ยท about 164 weeks ยท about 38 months.
- Date
- Saturday, December 8, 2029
- Day of week
- Saturday
- Type
- Religious Holidays
- Religion
- Buddhism
- Duration
- 1 day
Bodhi Day 2029 dates by country
| Country | Observed on | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฏ๐ต Japan | Sat, Dec 8 | โ |
| ๐บ๐ธ United States | Sat, Dec 8 | โ |
| ๐ป๐ณ Vietnam | Mon, Jan 22 ยท differs ยท expected | โ |
Other holidays in December 2029
Hanukkah ยท Dec 2International 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 10Winter 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.