When is Buddha Purnima in the USA? Exact date and auspicious timings in USA time zones (ET, PT, CT, and more)
Buddha Purnima, one of the most significant Buddhist festivals, is observed every year on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Vaisakha. On this day Gautam Buddha's followers partake in celebrations and offer prayers, meditate and engage in acts of kindness.
The day it also called Thrice Blessed Festival as it is believed that on this day, three important events of Buddha's life took place - his birth, his attaining enlightenment, and his death. Typically observed in April or May, this year the festival is being celebrated on May 12, 2025.
Gautama Buddha's birth name was Siddhartha Gautama was an ascetic and spiritual teacher who lived in South Asia during the 6th or 5th century BC.
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Born in Lumbini (Nepal), he was born in a royal household of the Shakya clan, amid all the comforts but renounced his home life to live as a wandering ascetic. Gautam Buddha founded Buddhism, a spiritual tradition and philosophy focused on overcoming suffering and attaining enlightenment through ethical living, meditation, and wisdom.
Also celebrated as Vesak, Vaishaka and Buddha's birthday, on this day Buddhists reflect on Buddha's teachings, and promote peace and compassion.
Buddha Purnima Date and Timings as per USA time zones
In India, the Purnima Tithi begins at 08:01 PM on May 11, 2025 and ends at 10:25 PM on May 12, 2024.
Here are the timings for the USA states as per different time zones:
US State
Auspicious timings
Alabama – Birmingham
May 11, 2025 – 9:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 11:55 AM
Alaska – Anchorage
May 11, 2025 – 6:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 8:55 AM
Arizona – Phoenix
May 11, 2025 – 7:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 9:55 AM
Arkansas – Little Rock
May 11, 2025 – 9:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 11:55 AM
California – Los Angeles
May 11, 2025 – 7:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 9:55 AM
Colorado – Denver
May 11, 2025 – 8:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 10:55 AM
Connecticut – Hartford
May 11, 2025 – 10:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 12:55 PM
Delaware – Wilmington
May 11, 2025 – 10:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 12:55 PM
Florida – Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville
May 11, 2025 – 10:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 12:55 PM
Georgia – Atlanta
May 11, 2025 – 10:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 12:55 PM
Hawaii – Honolulu
May 11, 2025 – 4:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 6:55 AM
Idaho – Boise
May 11, 2025 – 8:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 10:55 AM
Illinois – Chicago
May 11, 2025 – 9:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 11:55 AM
Indiana – Indianapolis
May 11, 2025 – 10:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 12:55 PM
Iowa – Des Moines
May 11, 2025 – 9:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 11:55 AM
Kansas – Wichita
May 11, 2025 – 9:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 11:55 AM
Kentucky – Louisville, Lexington
May 11, 2025 – 10:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 12:55 PM
Louisiana – New Orleans
May 11, 2025 – 9:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 11:55 AM
Maine – Portland
May 11, 2025 – 10:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 12:55 PM
Maryland – Baltimore
May 11, 2025 – 10:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 12:55 PM
Massachusetts – Boston
May 11, 2025 – 10:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 12:55 PM
Michigan – Detroit
May 11, 2025 – 10:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 12:55 PM
Minnesota – Minneapolis
May 11, 2025 – 9:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 11:55 AM
Mississippi – Jackson
May 11, 2025 – 9:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 11:55 AM
Missouri – Kansas City, St. Louis
May 11, 2025 – 9:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 11:55 AM
Montana – Billings
May 11, 2025 – 8:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 10:55 AM
Nebraska – Omaha
May 11, 2025 – 9:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 11:55 AM
Nevada – Las Vegas
May 11, 2025 – 7:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 9:55 AM
New Hampshire – Manchester
May 11, 2025 – 10:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 12:55 PM
New Jersey – Newark
May 11, 2025 – 10:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 12:55 PM
New Mexico – Albuquerque
May 11, 2025 – 8:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 10:55 AM
New York – New York City
May 11, 2025 – 10:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 12:55 PM
North Carolina – Charlotte
May 11, 2025 – 10:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 12:55 PM
North Dakota – Fargo
May 11, 2025 – 9:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 11:55 AM
Ohio – Columbus
May 11, 2025 – 10:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 12:55 PM
Oklahoma – Oklahoma City
May 11, 2025 – 9:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 11:55 AM
Oregon – Portland
May 11, 2025 – 7:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 9:55 AM
Pennsylvania – Philadelphia
May 11, 2025 – 10:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 12:55 PM
Rhode Island – Providence
May 11, 2025 – 10:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 12:55 PM
South Carolina – Charleston
May 11, 2025 – 10:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 12:55 PM
South Dakota – Sioux Falls
May 11, 2025 – 9:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 11:55 AM
Tennessee – Nashville
May 11, 2025 – 9:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 11:55 AM
Texas – Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio
May 11, 2025 – 9:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 11:55 AM
Utah – Salt Lake City
May 11, 2025 – 8:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 10:55 AM
Vermont – Burlington
May 11, 2025 – 10:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 12:55 PM
Virginia – Virginia Beach
May 11, 2025 – 10:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 12:55 PM
Washington – Seattle
May 11, 2025 – 7:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 9:55 AM
West Virginia – Charleston
May 11, 2025 – 10:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 12:55 PM
Wisconsin – Milwaukee
May 11, 2025 – 9:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 11:55 AM
Wyoming – Cheyenne
May 11, 2025 – 8:31 AM to May 12, 2025 – 10:55 AM
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