The Department of Buddhist Affairs has issued a clarification regarding the observance of Vesak Full Moon Poya Day this year on May 30.
The statement comes amid ongoing public discussion surrounding the date.
According to the department, the decision was made following a request made to the President by the Mahanayake Theros of the three Nikayas.
The Theros had emphasized that the “Visa Nakatha” should coincide with the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day.
The matter was also discussed during a meeting of the Samastha Lanka Sasanarakshaka Mandalaya held on January 6, 2026.
Accordingly, it was proposed that Vesak Full Moon Poya Day be observed on May 30 and that Vesak Week be declared from May 27 to June 2, the department further stated.
