When Is Guanyin's Birthday? Dates for 2026–2035
Guanyin, the bodhisattva of compassion, is widely worshipped in Taiwan. Folk tradition keeps three Guanyin days a year: her birth on the 2nd month, day 19, her enlightenment on the 6th month, day 19, and her renunciation on the 9th month, day 19.
Guanyin's Birthday, 2026–2035
| Lunar year | 2nd month, day 19 (Gregorian) |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Horse) | Mon, Apr 6, 2026 |
| 2027 (Goat) | Fri, Mar 26, 2027 |
| 2028 (Monkey) | Tue, Mar 14, 2028 |
| 2029 (Rooster) | Mon, Apr 2, 2029 |
| 2030 (Dog) | Fri, Mar 22, 2030 |
| 2031 (Pig) | Tue, Mar 11, 2031 |
| 2032 (Rat) | Tue, Mar 30, 2032 |
| 2033 (Ox) | Sat, Mar 19, 2033 |
| 2034 (Tiger) | Fri, Apr 7, 2034 |
| 2035 (Rabbit) | Wed, Mar 28, 2035 |
Related days
| Day | Lunar date | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guanyin's Enlightenment Day | 6th month, day 19 | Sat, Aug 1 | Thu, Jul 22 |
| Guanyin's Renunciation Day | 9th month, day 19 | Wed, Oct 28 | Mon, Oct 18 |
Converted by our calendar engine. Birthday; the 6th month, day 19 marks her enlightenment and the 9th month, day 19 her renunciation.
How it is kept in Taiwan
- On these three days many people eat vegetarian food and visit temples.
- Offerings are usually flowers and fruit, never meat.
Bangka Longshan Temple in Taipei is dedicated mainly to Guanyin. For ways and times of worship, go by each temple's own announcements.
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A common misconception
Guanyin has only one special day a year.
Folk tradition keeps three: the 2nd, 6th and 9th months, day 19, each with its own meaning.
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Guanyin's Birthday: common questions
When is Guanyin's Birthday in 2026?
Mon, Apr 6, 2026. In 2027 it falls on Fri, Mar 26, 2027.
What lunar date is Guanyin's Birthday?
The 2nd lunar month, day 19. Birthday; the 6th month, day 19 marks her enlightenment and the 9th month, day 19 her renunciation.