Magha Puja 2026

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Magha Puja 2026 took place on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (a Tuesday). See Magha Puja 2027 โ†’

When is Magha Puja 2026?

Magha Puja 2026 is on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. It falls on a Tuesday.

How many days until Magha Puja 2026?

Magha Puja 2026 took place on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 146 days ago.

Date
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Day of week
Tuesday
Type
Religious Holidays
Religion
Buddhism
Duration
1 day

Magha Puja (Makha Bucha) is one of the most sacred days of the Buddhist calendar, observed on the full moon of the third lunar month to commemorate the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 enlightened disciples before the Buddha and his teaching of the Ovada Patimokkha.

For the full story โ€” history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ€” see the Magha Puja guide.

Magha Puja in other years