Is Vesak 2026 being celebrated in May or June?

Vesak Full Moon Poya Day falls on Friday, May 1, 2026. This coincides with May Day. Because it is a major holiday, you can expect massive thoranas and lantern displays across Colombo, especially around Gangarama Temple and Beira Lake. The festivities usually extend into the following day, May 2. Be prepared for very heavy crowds and road closures in the city center during these evenings.