April 2026 Hindu Festivals Calendar (Vikram Samvat 2082-2083) – Complete Vrat, Jayanti & Muhurat Guide – Panditji On Way
April 2026 Hindu Calendar Festival with complete vrat, jayanti and muhurat list including Hanuman Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya, Sita Navami, Mohini Ekadashi and Narasimha Jayanti. Plan puja and rituals with Panditji On Way. April 2026 is one of the most spiritually powerful months in the Hindu calendar. It includes Hanuman Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya, Parashurama Jayanti, Narasimha Jayanti, Mohini Ekadashi, Baisakhi, Solar New Year, Sita Navami and many important vrats.
This detailed guide is prepared for devotees, astrologers and families planning puja, fasting and religious ceremonies.
Hindu Panchang Overview – April 2026
Vikram Samvat 2082 – 2083 | Chaitra – Vaishakha Month | According to Vedic Panchang
April 2026 is a spiritually powerful transition month in the Hindu calendar. It begins in Chaitra Shukla Paksha (end phase) and continues into Vaishakha month, bringing major observances like Hanuman Jayanti, Mesha Sankranti (Solar New Year), Akshaya Tritiya, Sita Navami and Narasimha Jayanti.
This period is highly recommended for spiritual practices, charity, Grah Shanti rituals and beginning new ventures.
Panchang Month & Paksha Details
| Panchang Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Vikram Samvat | 2082 – 2083 |
| Lunar Months | Chaitra → Vaishakha |
| Paksha | Shukla Paksha & Krishna Paksha |
| Season (Ritu) | Vasant Ritu (Spring) |
| Solar Transition | Sun enters Aries on 14 April 2026 |
| Religious Importance | Highly auspicious month |
Important Astronomical & Calendar Transitions
| Event | Date | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Chaitra Purnima | 1–2 April | Completion of Hindu New Year festivities |
| Vaishakha Month Begins | 3 April | Holy month for Vishnu worship |
| Mesha Sankranti | 14 April | Solar New Year across India |
| Vaishakha Amavasya | 17 April | Pitru rituals & charity |
| Akshaya Tritiya | 19 April | Most auspicious muhurat day |
Quick Featured Highlights
| Festival | Date | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Hanuman Jayanti | 2 April 2026 | Birth of Lord Hanuman |
| Varuthini Ekadashi | 13 April 2026 | Removes past sins |
| Solar New Year / Mesha Sankranti | 14 April 2026 | Sun enters Aries |
| Akshaya Tritiya | 19 April 2026 | Eternal prosperity day |
| Parashurama Jayanti | 19 April 2026 | Avatar of Lord Vishnu |
| Sita Navami | 25 April 2026 | Birth of Maa Sita |
| Mohini Ekadashi | 27 April 2026 | Liberation from illusion |
| Narasimha Jayanti | 30 April 2026 | Protection from evil forces |
Complete April 2026 Hindu Festivals & Vrats – Date-Wise Table
Vikram Samvat 2082-2083 | Based on Vedic Panchang, Regional & Jain Calendars
Panditji On Way presents the most detailed and authentic Hindu festival calendar for April 2026. This list combines North Indian Panchang, South Indian solar traditions, Sikh observances and Jain tithis for accurate planning of puja, fasting and religious rituals.
April 2026 Festival & Vrat Calendar (Date-Wise)
| Date | Day | Festival / Vrat | Tithi / Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 April 2026 | Wednesday | Panguni Uthiram | Uthiram Nakshatra (Tamil tradition) |
| 1 April 2026 | Wednesday | Chaitra Purnima Vrat | Chaitra Shukla Purnima |
| 1 April 2026 | Wednesday | Swarochisha Manvadi | Sacred Manvantara observance |
| 1 April 2026 | Wednesday | Anvadhan | Chaturdashi ritual |
| 2 April 2026 | Thursday | Hanuman Jayanti | Birth of Lord Hanuman |
| 2 April 2026 | Thursday | Hanuman Janmotsava | Chaitra Purnima celebration |
| 2 April 2026 | Thursday | Chaitra Navapada Oli Ends | Jain festival completion |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Vaishakha Month Begins (North) | Krishna Pratipada |
| 5 April 2026 | Sunday | Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi | Ganesh fasting day |
| 9 April 2026 | Thursday | Masik Krishna Janmashtami | Monthly Krishna worship |
| 10 April 2026 | Friday | Kalashtami | Bhairav worship |
| 13 April 2026 | Monday | Varuthini Ekadashi | Removes sins & karmic debts |
| 13 April 2026 | Monday | Vallabhacharya Jayanti | Saint remembrance |
| 14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Mesha Sankranti | Sun enters Aries |
| 14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Solar New Year | Hindu Solar calendar start |
| 14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Baisakhi | Sikh New Year |
| 14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Puthandu | Tamil New Year |
| 14 April 2026 | Tuesday | Ambedkar Jayanti | National observance |
| 15 April 2026 | Wednesday | Vishu Kani | Kerala New Year ritual |
| 15 April 2026 | Wednesday | Pohela Boishakh | Bengali New Year |
| 15 April 2026 | Wednesday | Budha Pradosh Vrat | Shiva fasting |
| 15 April 2026 | Wednesday | Masik Shivaratri | Monthly Shiva night |
| 17 April 2026 | Friday | Darsha Amavasya | New Moon rituals |
| 17 April 2026 | Friday | Vaishakha Amavasya | Ancestor offerings |
| 18 April 2026 | Saturday | Chandra Darshan | Moon sighting |
| 18 April 2026 | Saturday | Parashara Rishi Jayanti | Sage remembrance |
| 19 April 2026 | Sunday | Akshaya Tritiya | Most auspicious day |
| 19 April 2026 | Sunday | Parashurama Jayanti | Vishnu avatar birth |
| 19 April 2026 | Sunday | Treta Yuga Diwas | Mythological era beginning |
| 19 April 2026 | Sunday | Varshitapa Parana | Jain observance |
| 20 April 2026 | Monday | Matangi Jayanti | Mahavidya worship |
| 20 April 2026 | Monday | Sankarshana Chaturthi | Ganesh vrat |
| 21 April 2026 | Tuesday | Shankaracharya Jayanti | Guru remembrance |
| 21 April 2026 | Tuesday | Surdas Jayanti | Bhakti saint |
| 22 April 2026 | Wednesday | Ramanuja Jayanti | Vaishnav tradition |
| 22 April 2026 | Wednesday | Skanda Sashti | Kartikeya worship |
| 23 April 2026 | Thursday | Ganga Saptami | Ganga avataran |
| 24 April 2026 | Friday | Bagalamukhi Jayanti | Mahavidya worship |
| 24 April 2026 | Friday | Masik Durga Ashtami | Goddess worship |
| 25 April 2026 | Saturday | Sita Navami | Birth of Goddess Sita |
| 26 April 2026 | Sunday | Mahavira Kevalgyan | Jain spiritual event |
| 27 April 2026 | Monday | Mohini Ekadashi | Vishnu fasting day |
| 27 April 2026 | Monday | Siddhilakshmi Jayanti | Prosperity worship |
| 27 April 2026 | Monday | Thrissur Pooram | Kerala temple festival |
| 28 April 2026 | Tuesday | Parashurama Dwadashi | Vaishnav observance |
| 28 April 2026 | Tuesday | Bhauma Pradosh Vrat | Shiva worship |
| 30 April 2026 | Thursday | Narasimha Jayanti | Vishnu avatar |
| 30 April 2026 | Thursday | Chhinnamasta Jayanti | Mahavidya festival |
Most Auspicious Days of April 2026
- 2 April – Hanuman Jayanti (Strength & protection)
- 14 April – Solar New Year & Sankranti (New beginnings)
- 19 April – Akshaya Tritiya (Unlimited prosperity)
- 25 April – Sita Navami (Marriage & family harmony)
- 30 April – Narasimha Jayanti (Protection from negativity)
Best Rituals To Perform This Month
- Satyanarayan Katha
- Griha Pravesh
- Rudrabhishek
- Navagraha Shanti
- Business Growth Puja
- Marriage Compatibility Puja
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1 April 2026 – Chaitra Purnima & Panguni Uthiram
- Panguni Uthiram
- Bank Holiday
- Chaitra Purnima Vrat
- Anvadhan
- Swarochisha Manvadi
2 April 2026 – Hanuman Jayanti
- Hanuman Jayanti
- Hanuman Janmotsava
- Chaitra Navapada Oli Ends
- Chaitra Purnima
- Ishti
3 April 2026
- Vaishakha month begins (North India)
5 April 2026
- Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi
9 April 2026
- Masik Krishna Janmashtami
10 April 2026
- Kalashtami
13 April 2026 – Varuthini Ekadashi
- Vallabhacharya Jayanti
- Varuthini Ekadashi
14 April 2026 – Solar New Year Day
- Mesha Sankranti
- Solar New Year
- Puthandu (Tamil New Year)
- Baisakhi
- Ambedkar Jayanti
- Krishna Vamana Dwadashi
15 April 2026
- Vishu Kani
- Pohela Boishakha
- Budha Pradosh Vrat
- Masik Shivaratri
17 April 2026 – Amavasya
- Darsha Amavasya
- Vaishakha Amavasya
18 April 2026
- Chandra Darshan
- Parashara Rishi Jayanti
19 April 2026 – Akshaya Tritiya (Most Auspicious Day)
- Parashurama Jayanti
- Akshaya Tritiya
- Treta Yuga Diwas
- Varshitapa Parana
20 April 2026
- Matangi Jayanti
- Sankarshana Chaturthi
21 April 2026
- Shankaracharya Jayanti
- Surdas Jayanti
22 April 2026
- Ramanuja Jayanti
- Skanda Sashti
- Earth Day
23 April 2026
- Ganga Saptami
24 April 2026
- Bagalamukhi Jayanti
- Masik Durga Ashtami
25 April 2026
- Sita Navami
26 April 2026
- Mahavira Swami Kevalgyan
27 April 2026 – Mohini Ekadashi
- Siddhilakshmi Jayanti
- Mohini Ekadashi
- Thrissur Pooram
28 April 2026
- Parashurama Dwadashi
- Bhauma Pradosh Vrat
30 April 2026 – Narasimha Jayanti
- Narasimha Jayanti
- Chhinnamasta Jayanti
Spiritual Significance of April Month
- Considered one of the holiest months for Vishnu and Hanuman worship
- Ideal time for charity, donations and pitru tarpan
- Beginning of agricultural and solar calendar year
- Powerful period for removing past karmic debts
- Very favorable for business, marriage discussions and property decisions
Recommended Daily Practices
- Offer water to Sun every morning (Surya Arghya)
- Chant Vishnu Sahasranama in Vaishakha month
- Recite Hanuman Chalisa on Tuesdays & Saturdays
- Perform charity on Amavasya and Ekadashi
- Avoid negative speech during Sankranti period
Auspicious Activities Allowed
- Starting new business
- Marriage talks & engagement
- Property purchase
- Griha Pravesh
- Investment in gold (Akshaya Tritiya)
Inauspicious Periods To Avoid
| Period | Reason |
|---|---|
| Amavasya | Avoid major purchases |
| Krishna Paksha Ashtami | Spiritual austerity day |
| Pradosh evening | Reserved for Shiva worship |
April 2026 Hindu Panchang includes Chaitra and Vaishakha months, Mesha Sankranti Solar New Year, Akshaya Tritiya and Narasimha Jayanti. The month is highly auspicious for new beginnings, charity and Vishnu worship.
Most Important Festivals Explained
Hanuman Jayanti (2 April 2026)
Celebrates birth of Lord Hanuman, symbol of devotion and strength.
Recommended Puja: Hanuman Chalisa, Sundarkand Path, Bajrang Baan.
Mesha Sankranti & Hindu Solar New Year (14 April 2026)
Sun enters Aries — considered the beginning of new energy cycle.
Celebrated as Baisakhi, Puthandu, Vishu and regional new years.
Akshaya Tritiya (19 April 2026)
The most auspicious day to start:
- Business
- Marriage talks
- Property purchase
- Gold buying
- Griha Pravesh
No muhurat needed on this day.
Sita Navami (25 April 2026)
Birth of Goddess Sita — ideal for family happiness and marriage harmony puja.
Narasimha Jayanti (30 April 2026)
Worship removes fear, black magic effects and enemies.
Recommended Pujas To Perform In April 2026
- Grah Shanti Puja
- Rudrabhishek
- Satyanarayan Katha
- Griha Pravesh
- Vastu Shanti
- Navagraha Shanti
- Business Growth Puja
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FAQ – Hindu Panchang April 2026
When is Hanuman Jayanti in April 2026?
Hanuman Jayanti falls on 2 April 2026 (Thursday) during Chaitra Purnima. It is considered highly auspicious for protection, courage and removal of fear.
Which is the most auspicious day in April 2026?
Akshaya Tritiya – 19 April 2026 is the most शुभ muhurat day of the year. Any work started on this day grows permanently without checking muhurat.
When is Solar New Year or Mesha Sankranti in 2026?
14 April 2026 marks Mesha Sankranti, the beginning of the Hindu Solar New Year. It is celebrated as Baisakhi, Puthandu, Vishu and regional New Year festivals across India.
Which Ekadashi comes in April 2026?
Two important Ekadashi fasts occur:
- Varuthini Ekadashi – 13 April 2026
- Mohini Ekadashi – 27 April 2026
Is April 2026 good for marriage and engagement?
Yes. The best dates for marriage talks and engagement are:
- After 14 April (Solar New Year)
- Akshaya Tritiya (19 April 2026)
- Sita Navami period (25 April 2026)
Best day to buy gold in April 2026?
The most favorable day is Akshaya Tritiya (19 April 2026). Mesha Sankranti (14 April) is also considered auspicious for wealth investments.
Which day is best for removing negative energy?
Narasimha Jayanti – 30 April 2026 and Pradosh Vrat days are powerful for protection, removing evil eye and overcoming obstacles.
When is Amavasya in April 2026?
Vaishakha Amavasya occurs on 17 April 2026, recommended for Pitru Tarpan and charity.
What month is April 2026 in Hindu calendar?
April 2026 includes Chaitra and Vaishakha month, considered spiritually important in Vasant Ritu.
Can we do Griha Pravesh in April 2026?
Yes. Especially on:
- Akshaya Tritiya
- After Mesha Sankranti
- Vaishakha Shukla Paksha days
Which festival gives maximum prosperity in April 2026?
Akshaya Tritiya is believed to bring lifelong prosperity and success when puja, charity or investment is performed.
Which fast gives wealth benefits in April 2026?
Akshaya Tritiya (19 April 2026) and Mohini Ekadashi (27 April 2026) are believed to bring prosperity, financial stability and growth in career or business.
Which day is best for starting a new business?
The most recommended days are:
- Mesha Sankranti – 14 April 2026
- Akshaya Tritiya – 19 April 2026
Both are considered naturally auspicious without detailed muhurat.
Is property purchase good in April 2026?
Yes. The best dates for buying property are:
- 14 April 2026 (Solar New Year)
- 19 April 2026 (Akshaya Tritiya)
- Vaishakha Shukla Paksha days
Which days are ideal for Grah Shanti Puja?
Perform Grah Shanti during:
- Vaishakha month (after 3 April)
- Ekadashi days
- Before Narasimha Jayanti (30 April 2026)
What is the importance of Vaishakha month?
Vaishakha month is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Charity, fasting and prayer during this period are believed to remove past karmas and increase spiritual merit.
Which day is good for education and career growth puja?
Sita Navami (25 April 2026) and Shankaracharya Jayanti (21 April 2026) are favorable for knowledge, wisdom and academic success rituals.
Which vrat removes sins according to scriptures?
Varuthini Ekadashi (13 April 2026) is believed to remove past life karmic sins and grant spiritual purification.
When should Pitru Tarpan be performed in April 2026?
Perform ancestral rituals on Vaishakha Amavasya – 17 April 2026 for peace of ancestors and family harmony.
Which day is best for protection from enemies?
Narasimha Jayanti (30 April 2026) is considered the strongest day for protection from enemies, fear and negative energies.
Is April 2026 good for marriage matchmaking?
Yes. The period after Solar New Year (14 April) till end of Vaishakha Shukla Paksha is considered favorable for matchmaking discussions.
Which day is best for buying vehicle?
Akshaya Tritiya (19 April 2026) and Shukla Paksha Panchami to Navami period are considered suitable for vehicle purchase.
Which fasting gives health benefits?
Sankashti Chaturthi (5 April) and Ekadashi fasts (13 & 27 April) are traditionally followed for physical and mental purification.
Which puja should be done for family peace?
Satyanarayan Katha during Vaishakha month is recommended for harmony and prosperity in home.
Is travel auspicious in April 2026?
Travel is best started after 14 April (Sankranti period). Avoid beginning journeys on Amavasya.
Which day is best for spiritual initiation (Diksha)?
Akshaya Tritiya and Vaishakha Shukla Paksha days are considered ideal for mantra initiation and spiritual vows.
What charity should be done in April 2026?
Recommended donations:
- Water and food (Vaishakha month)
- Clothes on Amavasya
- Grains on Ekadashi
- Gold or cow donation on Akshaya Tritiya
Conclusion
April 2026 is spiritually powerful for prosperity, marriage, business and family harmony. Proper puja on correct tithi can transform life energies. Devotees should utilize Ekadashi, Tritiya and Jayanti dates for maximum benefits.
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