Matsuri · Honolulu, Oahu · From 9:30 AM
Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) Flower Festival Service 2027
Hosted by Hawaii Buddhist Council
Date
What to expect
Buddha Day, or Hanamatsuri (Flower Festival), commemorates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) in Lumbini Garden. Each year the seven Buddhist denominations of the Hawaii Buddhist Council hold a joint Buddha Day service in Honolulu at one of the member temples, typically featuring a hanamido — a miniature floral altar holding a figure of the baby Buddha — which attendees bathe in sweet tea.
Plan your weekend on Oahu
While you’re out for Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) Flower Festival Service, see who else is open — and meet the makers and farmers behind Hawai‘i’s markets.
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About matsuri
Matsuri are Japanese community festivals — expect food stalls, taiko, dance, and family games.
Read the full matsuri guideSources: Honpa Hongwanji — Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri); Verification source; Verification source. Dates and times can change — confirm with the organizer before you go.