April 2026 Hindu Calendar: Hanuman Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya &…
April 2026 Hindu Calendar: Hanuman Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya & Shubh Muhurat
Welcome to the Month of Strength and Golden Beginnings!
April 2026 marks the transition from the Chaitra month to the holy Vaishakha month. It begins with the powerful chants of Hanuman Jayanti and leads into the golden day of Akshaya Tritiya—the most auspicious day of the year for buying gold, starting businesses, and weddings.
If you are planning a wedding, a Griha Pravesh, or looking to invest in property, April provides the perfect cosmic alignment.
This guide is part of our comprehensive Hindu Calendar 2026 series.
April 2026 Hindu Calendar – Festival List with Dates
Here is your complete SmartPuja Vedic Guide for April 2026, covering all major Vrat and Tyohar.
| Date | Festival / Tithi | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 01 (Wed) | 🦸 Hanuman Jayanti (Chaitra Purnima) |
Birth of Lord Hanuman. Best day for Sundarkand Path. |
| Apr 05 (Sun) | Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi | Ganesh Vrat for overcoming difficulties. |
| Apr 13 (Mon) | Varuthini Ekadashi | Protects devotees from all kinds of harm. |
| Apr 14 (Tue) | Pradosh Vrat (Bhauma) | Bhauma Pradosh (Tuesday) is powerful for clearing debts. |
| Apr 17 (Fri) | Vaishakha Amavasya | Dedicated to ancestors (Pitru Tarpan). |
| Apr 19 (Sun) | 👑 Akshaya Tritiya (Parashurama Jayanti) |
Golden Day. Auspicious for Gold buying and Marriages. |
| Apr 23 (Thu) | Ganga Saptami | Rebirth of Goddess Ganga. Ideal for holy dips. |
| Apr 28 (Tue) | Mohini Ekadashi | Worship of Lord Vishnu in Mohini form. Removes sins. |
📍 April 2026 Festival Dates in Delhi, Mumbai & Bangalore
The dates mentioned above are applicable for all major Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai. While festival dates remain the same, exact Muhurat timings may vary by a few minutes due to sunset differences.
Shubh Muhurat in April 2026
April is a “Power Month” for ceremonies. Akshaya Tritiya (April 19) is a Swayam Siddha Muhurat (Self-Proven), meaning the entire day is auspicious without needing to check the clock.
Best dates for weddings:
- Apr 18, 19 (Akshaya Tritiya)
- Apr 20, 21, 22
- Apr 26, 27, 28
Planning a wedding?
Best for Housewarming:
- Apr 19 (Sunday)
Moving to a new home?
1. Hanuman Jayanti (April 1)
The month kicks off with the birth anniversary of Bajrangbali on Chaitra Purnima. Devotees visit temples, offer Sindoor (Vermilion) and Jasmine oil to Lord Hanuman, and recite the Hanuman Chalisa 108 times.
Puja Tip: Performing a Sundarkand Path at home on this day removes all fear and negativity.
2. Akshaya Tritiya (April 19)
Celebrated on the 3rd day of Vaishakha Shukla Paksha, Akshaya Tritiya means “Eternal Success”. Whatever you start on this day—be it a business, investment, or relationship—is believed to grow endlessly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hanuman Jayanti falls on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 (Chaitra Purnima).
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
Yes, April is a peak wedding month. The best dates are April 18, 19 (Akshaya Tritiya), 20, 21, 26, and 27.
