Saga Dawa, the fourth month of the Tibetan lunar calendar, is considered the most sacred month of the year. In 2026, it runs from May 17 to June 15, 2026.
Notable dates include:
- May 26 — 10th day of Saga Dawa: Guru Padmasambhava Day. While this day is regularly observed on the 10th of every lunar month, its significance is amplified when it falls within the sacred month of Saga Dawa. The karmic effects of practicing, making offerings, and reciting mantras are considered to be greatly multiplied.
- May 31, 2026 — Saga Dawa Düchen: The full moon and most significant day of the year, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Shakyamuni Buddha.
