12 May is Buddha Purnima Holiday in India
Lord Buddha’s teachings are widely followed in India, and Buddha Purnima is among the widely celebrated festivals in the country. It is also declared as a public holiday in around half the states in India, along with a bank holiday. Here are the complete details of the 12 May holiday.
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Government Holiday in these States
12 May was a government holiday in around 18 states of India. But after Operation Sindoor, various states on high alert have ordered the cancellation of leave and holidays in their states. Below are details of states with the Buddha Purnima holiday in India.
| Date | Occasion | State |
|---|---|---|
| 12, May | Buddha Purnima | Andaman & Nicobar, Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Odisha, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal |
| 12, May | Jyeshtha Purnima | Bihar |
| 12, May | Raghunath Murmu Birthday | Odisha |
This list is updated as per current Government circulars. Visit this article for any change.
Banks closed for Buddha Purnima Holiday in India
Banks are closed on 12 May in 16 states. Bank holidays will remain unaffected, as no notification has been issued by RBI. Banks will remain closed for Buddha Purnima Holiday in India in the following states:
| Date | Occasion | States |
|---|---|---|
| 12, May | Buddha Purnima | Andaman & Nicobar, Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal |
However, you can use ATM, UPI, net banking, or other ways to process your transaction, as offline transactions are suspended.
Buddha Purnima Celebrations
Gautam Buddha’s birthday is celebrated on Full Moon day of Vaisakh. People offer prayers in temples and monasteries, meditate, and offer flowers. Bodh Gaya in Bihar state is visited by a large number of pilgrims, as it is the place where Buddha began his search for answers to human beings’ suffering, and he also found enlightenment here.
Jyeshtha Purnima
Buddha Purnima and Jyeshtha Purnima are on the same day, i.e., May 12 in 2025. Jyeshtha Purnima is a festival of married women celebrated by fasting and tying thread around a banyan tree for the prosperity and longevity of their husbands. Jyeshtha Purnima is celebrated as public holiday in Bihar this year.
Conclusion
12 May is a Public Buddha Purnima holiday in India on the occasion of Buddha Purnima in the above-given states. This day is also a government holiday in Bihar this year. Banks and schools will also remain closed for the day. For Today’s and Tomorrow’s holiday updates visit HolidayAlerts.in.
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FAQ’s
Buddha Purnima 2025 date and time?
Buddha Purnima 2025 date is 12, May and starting time is May 11th, 2025, at 8:01 PM and ends on May 12th, 2025, at 10:25 PM.
Is it a Public Holiday on Buddha Purnima?
Yes, it is a Public Holiday on 12, May.
Is it a Bank Holiday on Buddha Purnima?
Yes, it is a Bank Holiday on 12, May.
When is Buddha Purnima 2026?
Buddha Purnima 2025 is on 1, May.
Where is Buddha Purnima Celebrated in India?
Buddha Purnima is celebrated in Bodh Gaya, Bihar.