What are some Chinese Buddhist holidays and celebrations?

1. Sakyamuni Buddha’s Birthday (Vesak Day) 8th April

2. Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva’s Birthday 19th February

3. Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva’s Enlightenment Day 19th June

4. Ullambana Festival – Buddha’s joyful Day 15th July

5. Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s Birthday 30th July

6. Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva’s Renunciation Day 19th September

7. Medicine Buddha’s Birthday 30th September

8. Amitabha Buddha’s Birthday 17th November

9. Sakyamuni Buddha’s Enlightenment Day 8th December

Note: The dates listed above all belong to the Chinese Lunar Calendar