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Public Holiday
Nationwide
The Buddha's Birthday
Thursday, May 20, 2027
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Varies
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
THU
20
Holiday
FRI
21
Bridge Day
SAT
22
Weekend
SUN
23
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on May 21
📣 Traveler notes
Mongolia offers unique outdoor adventure on its vast steppes, emphasizing nomadic culture and nature immersion. The country remains one of the last places practicing nomadic life. Visitors often praise the hospitality and Central Asian cultural ties of the Mongolian people.
- The largest celebration is the annual Naadam festival (usually held July 11–13), featuring wrestling, horse racing, and archery.
- While major Naadam events are in Ulaanbaatar, smaller, local festivals occur across provinces throughout July.
- The festivities celebrate the traditions of the Great Mongolian Empire.
- Wrestlers participate in events wearing specific attire, such as the 'zodog' and 'shuudag'.
- Show respect to elders and authority figures. When interacting with locals, accept invitations into homes or 'gers.' Use the right hand for giving and receiving items or drinking. Avoid making negative comments about Genghis Khan or China.
About this holiday
The Buddha's Birthday (Buddha Day) is a major Buddhist festival marking the birth of Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism. According to tradition, Gautama Buddha was born in Lumbini, Nepal. Key historical sites related to his birthplace include the Mayadevi Temple, its gardens, and an Ashoka Pillar dating to 249 BCE.