Saga Dawa (Buddha's Enlightenment)
ས་ག་ཟླ་བ།
Details
- Country
Tibet- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- June 2026
- Long Weekends
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Business Impact
- Impact Level
- Offices Closed
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
- Planning Lead Time
- Start 2 months before
Notes
Most sacred month in Tibetan Buddhism. Full moon of 4th Tibetan month. Commemorates Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana. Merit-making multiplied.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Saga Dawa (Buddha's Enlightenment) a public holiday in Tibet?
- Yes, Saga Dawa (Buddha's Enlightenment) is an official public holiday in Tibet. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Saga Dawa (Buddha's Enlightenment) 2026?
- Saga Dawa (Buddha's Enlightenment) 2026 falls on June 1, 2026.
- What is Saga Dawa (Buddha's Enlightenment) called locally in Tibet?
- Saga Dawa (Buddha's Enlightenment) is locally known as "ས་ག་ཟླ་བ།" in Tibet.