Buddhist New Year 2025. Mahayana new year, also known as “vesak,” is a traditional buddhist holiday that commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of the buddha. Songkran (thai name：เทศกาลสงกรานต์), the thai new year, is the most important festival in thailand.

This year, on january 25, buddhists around the world will celebrate mahayana new year. Wish to know important buddhist holidays for the coming year?