Esala Poya 2027 is on Sunday, 18 July 2027.
Published by a named source, listed below.
Esala Poya 2026 was on Wednesday, 29 July 2026. The next one is above.
At a glance
- Type
- Festival
- Date
- Sunday, 18 July 2027
- Date each year
- Moves from year to year
What it is
The full moon of Esala, which Theravada Buddhists keep for the Buddha’s first sermon; the Kandy Esala Perahera is held around it.
Also known as Esala, Esala Full Moon Poya Day, Asalha Puja, Asanha Bucha, Dhamma Day.
Past and coming years
- 2026Wednesday, 29 July 2026
- 2027Sunday, 18 July 2027
- 2028Not published yet
Every date and its source
| Date | Source |
|---|---|
| 2027 | |
| Sunday, 18 July 2027 | Sri Lanka: Theravada Buddhist Poya days |
| 2026 | |
| Wednesday, 29 July 2026 | Sri Lanka: Theravada Buddhist Poya days |
Questions
Is the Esala Poya 2027 date confirmed?
Confirmed. Published by a named source, listed below.
What else falls on Sunday, 18 July 2027?
Purnima, Guru Purnima.
Where does the Esala Poya date come from?
One named source: Theravada Buddhist Poya days. Each is linked under Sources.
Can I add Esala Poya to my calendar?
Yes. Use "Add to calendar" above: the .ics file opens in Google Calendar, Apple Calendar and Outlook, and lists every sourced date.
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Sources
Theravada Buddhist Poya days 2026–2027
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka: Bank holidays 2026 · last verified 24 October 2026
- Central Bank of Sri Lanka: Bank holidays 2027 · last verified 24 October 2026
- Gazette of Sri Lanka (Extraordinary) No. 2493/05: public holidays 2027 · last verified 24 October 2026
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