The Cabinet has approved plans to hold the State Vesak Festival of 2026 (Buddhist Year 2570) in the Matara District, centred at the ancient Midellawala temple premises in Thihagoda.

Organized jointly by the Ministry of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Ministry of Public Administration, and the Department of Buddhist Affairs, the festival will be conducted under the theme “Abhiththaretha Kalyane” (Let us swiftly unite for the common good).

The national celebrations will run from May 27 to June 2, 2026, which has been declared Vesak Week. 

During this period, a wide range of Buddhist religious programs will be organized and implemented across the country.

The joint proposal was presented by the Minister of Public Administration, together with the Minister of Buddha Sasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs. (Newswire)

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The Government has announced that the National Vesak Festival will be held in Nuwara Eliya this year. 

Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa told the media today that 10-16 May will be declared as National Vesak Week. 

He further revealed that the National Vesak Festival will be held centred around the International Buddhist Centre in Nuwara Eliya. 

Minister Jayatissa further said that the joint proposal submitted by the Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government and the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs to organise and implement various Buddhist religious programs during this period has received Cabinet approval.

The 2025 State Vesak Festival is to be held per the instructions of the Mahanayake Theros and the All Ceylon Shasanarakshaka Bala Mandalaya.

It has been decided to hold this year’s State Vesak Festival under the theme “Bhajetha Mitte Kalyana – Bhajetha Purisuttame”, which means, let us associate with noble friends who have good qualities. (Newswire)

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