Sila days 2026
Sila days are when Buddhists keep the precepts, go to the pagoda and make merit. There are four each month: 8 and 15 waxing, 8 waning, and the last day of the month (14 or 15 waning).
| Months | Sila days |
|---|---|
| January | 3 Waxing 15 11 Waning 8 18 Waning 15 26 Waxing 8 |
| February | 2 Waxing 15 10 Waning 8 16 Waning 14 24 Waxing 8 |
| March | 3 Waxing 15 11 Waning 8 18 Waning 15 26 Waxing 8 |
| April | 2 Waxing 15 10 Waning 8 16 Waning 14 24 Waxing 8 |
| May | 1 Waxing 15 9 Waning 8 16 Waning 15 24 Waxing 8 31 Waxing 15 |
| June | 8 Waning 8 14 Waning 14 22 Waxing 8 29 Waxing 15 |
| July | 7 Waning 8 14 Waning 15 22 Waxing 8 29 Waxing 15 |
| August | 6 Waning 8 13 Waning 15 21 Waxing 8 28 Waxing 15 |
| September | 5 Waning 8 11 Waning 14 19 Waxing 8 26 Waxing 15 |
| October | 4 Waning 8 11 Waning 15 19 Waxing 8 26 Waxing 15 |
| November | 3 Waning 8 9 Waning 14 17 Waxing 8 24 Waxing 15 |
| December | 2 Waning 8 9 Waning 15 17 Waxing 8 24 Waxing 15 |
FAQ
What is a Sila day?
Sila days are when Buddhists keep the precepts, go to the pagoda and make merit. There are four each month: 8 and 15 waxing, 8 waning, and the last day of the month (14 or 15 waning).
How many Sila days are there in 2026?
49 days
Calculated from the Khmer lunar calendar and Chinese almanac rules. For guidance only.