Spectacular Vesak
Vesak Festival (Vesak lanterns and pandals)
Island-wide; Colombo and Kandy named as main centres, Sri Lanka
Lanterns
What it is
Paper lanterns, illuminated pandals and dansala stalls across Sri Lanka, with Colombo and Kandy as main centres.
One of our top picks.
Dates
The next dates have not been announced yet. We check the official site regularly and update this page when they are.
Before you go
- Where
- Island-wide; Colombo and Kandy named as main centres, Sri Lanka
We have not confirmed opening hours, prices or access details yet. The official website is the best place to check.
How we checked
Last checked October 17, 2026 against dba.gov.lk. Before anything appears here, a separate check fetches each source again and confirms that every date we show is in the quoted text.
Notes from the last check
The official Department of Buddhist Affairs page confirms Vesak Week for 27 May to 2 June 2026, with Poya on 30 May per a news report of the government declaration. No official 2027 dates were found, so the next edition is tba and the result is partial.
Dates, prices and details change. This information is gathered and checked automatically and may contain mistakes. Always confirm with the official website before you book travel.