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When is the official Vesak Poya in 2026 for state festivals?

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Freya LD.•1680 rep•1
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I am planning a trip to see the lanterns in Colombo. Is the main festival on May 1 or May 30 this year.

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The official State Vesak Festival for 2026 will be celebrated on May 30. While May 1 is a Poya day, the religious and astrological alignment for the Buddha Birth and Enlightenment celebrations has been officially set for the end of May. This is when the largest thoranas and lantern competitions in Colombo will be active. It is a massive week long celebration of light and charity.

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Dilshani W.•8930 rep•1

Expected traffic in Colombo will be heavy. If you are here for the earlier May 1 holiday, many temples will still have religious programs, but for the light displays, the May 30 weekend is the one to target.

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