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May 2026 Hindu Festivals Calendar (Vikram Samvat 2082–2083) – Complete Guide with Dates, Significance

Explore the complete May 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar, May 2026 is spiritually powerful, filled with major Hindu festivals, vrats, and auspicious days. This month includes Vaishakha Purnima, Shani Jayanti, Ganga Dussehra, and the rare Adhika Maas observances, making it highly important for पूजा, दान, and धार्मिक अनुष्ठान. Get accurate tithi-wise vrat and festival details for India.

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May 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar (Vikram Samvat 2082–2083)

This Hindu festival calendar for May 2026 is structured in a clean table format May 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar, Ekadashi dates May 2026, and Adhika Maas 2026.

May 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar – Detailed Table

Date	Day	Festival / Event	Tithi	Description / Significance
May 1, 2026	Friday	Kurma Jayanti	Vaishakha Shukla Purnima	Birth of Lord Vishnu’s Kurma Avatar
May 1, 2026	Friday	Buddha Purnima	Vaishakha Shukla Purnima	Birth, enlightenment & nirvana of Gautam Buddha
May 1, 2026	Friday	Chandika Jayanti	Vaishakha Shukla Purnima	Worship of Goddess Chandika
May 1, 2026	Friday	Chitra Pournami	Solar Calendar	Tamil festival honoring Chitragupta
May 1, 2026	Friday	International Workers’ Day	Fixed	Global observance
May 1, 2026	Friday	Vaishakha Purnima Vrat	Shukla Purnima	Sacred fasting day
May 1, 2026	Friday	Vaishakha Purnima	Shukla Purnima	Highly auspicious full moon
May 1, 2026	Friday	Anvadhan	Shukla Chaturdashi	Vedic ritual observance
May 2, 2026	Saturday	Narada Jayanti	Krishna Pratipada	Birth of Devarshi Narada
May 2, 2026	Saturday	Jyeshtha Begins (North)	Krishna Pratipada	Start of Jyeshtha month
May 2, 2026	Saturday	Ishti	Purnima	Vedic ritual
May 3, 2026	Sunday	World Laughter Day	Fixed	1st Sunday of May
May 4, 2026	Monday	Agni Nakshatram Begins	Solar	Start of hottest period
May 5, 2026	Tuesday	Sankashti Chaturthi	Krishna Chaturthi	Dedicated to Lord Ganesha
May 7, 2026	Thursday	Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti	Fixed	Birth anniversary
May 9, 2026	Saturday	Kalashtami	Krishna Ashtami	Dedicated to Lord Bhairava
May 9, 2026	Saturday	Masik Krishna Janmashtami	Krishna Ashtami	Monthly Krishna worship
May 10, 2026	Sunday	Mother’s Day	Fixed	2nd Sunday
May 12, 2026	Tuesday	Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu)	Krishna Dashami	Birth of Lord Hanuman
May 13, 2026	Wednesday	Apara Ekadashi	Krishna Ekadashi	Important fasting day
May 13, 2026	Wednesday	Parashurama Dwadashi	Krishna Dwadashi	Dedicated to Lord Parashurama
May 14, 2026	Thursday	Pradosh Vrat	Trayodashi	Worship of Lord Shiva
May 15, 2026	Friday	Vrishabha Sankranti	Solar Transit	Sun enters Taurus
May 15, 2026	Friday	Masik Shivaratri	Krishna Chaturdashi	Monthly Shiva worship
May 16, 2026	Saturday	Shani Jayanti	Amavasya	Birth of Lord Shani
May 16, 2026	Saturday	Vat Savitri Vrat	Amavasya	Married women fast
May 16, 2026	Saturday	Darsha Amavasya	Amavasya	New moon rituals
May 16, 2026	Saturday	Masik Karthigai	Solar	Tamil observance
May 17, 2026	Sunday	Adhika Chandra Darshan	Shukla Pratipada	First moon sighting
May 18, 2026	Monday	Rohini Vrat	Jain Calendar	Jain fasting observance
May 20, 2026	Wednesday	Varada Chaturthi	Shukla Chaturthi	Ganesha worship
May 21, 2026	Thursday	Skanda Sashti (Adhika)	Shashthi	Worship of Lord Kartikeya
May 23, 2026	Saturday	Durga Ashtami (Adhika)	Ashtami	Goddess Durga worship
May 25, 2026	Monday	Ganga Dussehra	Dashami	Descent of River Ganga
May 27, 2026	Wednesday	Padmini Ekadashi	Shukla Ekadashi	Rare Adhika Maas Ekadashi
May 27, 2026	Wednesday	Ramalakshmana Dwadashi	Dwadashi	Worship of Lord Rama
May 28, 2026	Thursday	Pradosh Vrat	Trayodashi	Shiva worship
May 28, 2026	Thursday	Agni Nakshatram Ends	Solar	End of heat period
May 30, 2026	Saturday	Vaikasi Visakam	Vishakha Nakshatra	Murugan festival
May 30, 2026	Saturday	Adhika Purnima Vrat	Purnima	Sacred fasting
May 31, 2026	Sunday	Adhika Purnima	Purnima	Full moon
May 31, 2026	Sunday	World No Tobacco Day	Fixed	Awareness day
May 31, 2026	Sunday	Anvadhan	Chaturdashi	Vedic ritual

Key Festivals in May 2026 Explained

1. Vaishakha Purnima (May 1, 2026)

• Celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and nirvana of Lord Buddha
• Highly auspicious for charity, meditation, and spiritual growth
• Ideal day for Satyanarayan Puja

2. Shani Jayanti (May 16, 2026)

• Birth anniversary of Lord Shani (Saturn)
• Important for Shani Dosha remedies
• Devotees perform oil abhishek and Shani Shanti Puja

3. Vat Savitri Vrat (May 16, 2026)

• Observed by married women for husband’s longevity
• Worship of Banyan tree (Vat Vriksha)

4. Ganga Dussehra (May 25, 2026)

• Marks the descent of River Ganga on Earth
• स्नान (holy bath) and donations are highly पुण्यदायी

5. Padmini Ekadashi (May 27, 2026)

• Comes in Adhika Maas (rare & powerful)
• Considered one of the most sacred Ekadashis

May 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar Vikram Samvat 2082–2083 | Complete Detailed List

Below is the full Hindu festival calendar for May 2026 exactly structured and expanded from your provided data.

Complete Festival List – May 2026

🔹 May 1, 2026 – Friday

• Kurma Jayanti — Vaishakha, Shukla Purnima
• Buddha Purnima — Vaishakha, Shukla Purnima
• Chandika Jayanti — Vaishakha, Shukla Purnima
• Chitra Pournami — (Solar Calendar)
• International Workers’ Day — (Fixed Gregorian Date)
• Vaishakha Purnima Vrat — Vaishakha, Shukla Purnima
• Vaishakha Purnima — Vaishakha, Shukla Purnima
• Anvadhan — Vaishakha, Shukla Chaturdashi

🔹 May 2, 2026 – Saturday

• Narada Jayanti — Jyeshtha, Krishna Pratipada
• Jyeshtha Begins (North India) — Jyeshtha, Krishna Pratipada
• Ishti — Vaishakha, Shukla Purnima

🔹 May 3, 2026 – Sunday

• World Laughter Day — 1st Sunday of May

🔹 May 4, 2026 – Monday

• Agni Nakshatram Begins — Solar Calendar

🔹 May 5, 2026 – Tuesday

• Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi — Jyeshtha, Krishna Chaturthi

🔹 May 7, 2026 – Thursday

• Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti — Fixed Gregorian Date

🔹 May 9, 2026 – Saturday

• Tagore Jayanti (Bengal) — Bengali Calendar
• Kalashtami — Jyeshtha, Krishna Ashtami
• Masik Krishna Janmashtami — Jyeshtha, Krishna Ashtami

🔹 May 10, 2026 – Sunday

• Mother’s Day — 2nd Sunday of May

🔹 May 12, 2026 – Tuesday

• Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) — Jyeshtha, Krishna Dashami

🔹 May 13, 2026 – Wednesday

• Krishna Parashurama Dwadashi — Jyeshtha, Krishna Dwadashi
• Apara Ekadashi — Jyeshtha, Krishna Ekadashi

🔹 May 14, 2026 – Thursday

• Guru Pradosh Vrat — Jyeshtha, Krishna Trayodashi

🔹 May 15, 2026 – Friday

• Vrishabha Sankranti — Sun Transit (Mesha to Vrishabha)
• Masik Shivaratri — Jyeshtha, Krishna Chaturdashi

🔹 May 16, 2026 – Saturday

• Vat Savitri Vrat — Jyeshtha, Krishna Amavasya
• Shani Jayanti — Jyeshtha, Krishna Amavasya
• Masik Karthigai — Solar Calendar
• Darsha Amavasya — Jyeshtha, Krishna Amavasya
• Anvadhan — Jyeshtha, Krishna Chaturdashi
• Jyeshtha Amavasya — Ashadha, Krishna Amavasya

🔹 May 17, 2026 – Sunday

• Ishti — Jyeshtha, Krishna Amavasya
• Adhika Chandra Darshana — Jyeshtha Adhika, Shukla Pratipada

🔹 May 18, 2026 – Monday

• Rohini Vrat — Jain Calendar

🔹 May 20, 2026 – Wednesday

• Varada Chaturthi — Jyeshtha Adhika, Shukla Chaturthi

🔹 May 21, 2026 – Thursday

• Adhika Skanda Sashti — Jyeshtha Adhika, Shukla Shashthi

🔹 May 23, 2026 – Saturday

• Adhika Masik Durgashtami — Jyeshtha Adhika, Shukla Ashtami

🔹 May 25, 2026 – Monday

• Ganga Dussehra — Jyeshtha, Shukla Dashami

🔹 May 27, 2026 – Wednesday

• Adhika Ramalakshmana Dwadashi — Jyeshtha Adhika, Shukla Dwadashi
• Padmini Ekadashi — Jyeshtha Adhika, Shukla Ekadashi

🔹 May 28, 2026 – Thursday

• Agni Nakshatram Ends — Solar Calendar
• Guru Pradosh Vrat — Jyeshtha Adhika, Shukla Trayodashi

🔹 May 30, 2026 – Saturday

• Vaikasi Visakam — Vrishabha Masam, Vishakha Nakshatra
• Adhika Purnima Vrat — Jyeshtha Adhika, Shukla Purnima

🔹 May 31, 2026 – Sunday

• World No Tobacco Day — Fixed Gregorian Date
• Jyeshtha Adhika Purnima — Jyeshtha Adhika, Shukla Purnima
• Anvadhan — Jyeshtha Adhika, Shukla Chaturdashi

Important Highlights of May 2026

• Most Important Day: May 1 (Vaishakha Purnima + Buddha Purnima)
• Shani Jayanti & Amavasya: May 16
• Adhika Maas Special Period: Mid-May onwards
• Sacred Ekadashi: May 13 & May 27
• Ganga Dussehra: May 25

Importance of Adhika Maas in May 2026

May 2026 includes Adhika Jyeshtha Maas, which:

• Occurs once every ~3 years
• Is highly auspicious for:
  • Japa (chanting)
  • Daan (charity)
  • Pooja & Havan
• Avoids weddings and material celebrations

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High Authority External Resources

• Hindu Calendar Reference: https://www.drikpanchang.com
• Spiritual Significance: https://www.iskcon.org
• Vedic Knowledge Base: https://www.sanskritdocuments.org

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – May 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar

Q1. What are the major Hindu festivals in May 2026?

The most important festivals include Vaishakha Purnima (May 1), Shani Jayanti (May 16), Vat Savitri Vrat (May 16), Ganga Dussehra (May 25), and Padmini Ekadashi (May 27).

Q2. When is Ekadashi in May 2026?

There are two Ekadashi dates:

• Apara Ekadashi – May 13, 2026
• Padmini Ekadashi – May 27, 2026 (Adhika Maas special)

Q3. What is the significance of Vaishakha Purnima 2026?

Vaishakha Purnima marks the birth, enlightenment, and nirvana of Gautam Buddha, making it one of the most sacred days for meditation, charity, and spiritual growth.

Q4. When is Shani Jayanti in 2026?

Shani Jayanti falls on May 16, 2026, observed on Amavasya. It is highly important for reducing Shani Dosha.

Q5. What is special about Adhika Maas in May 2026?

May 2026 includes Adhika Jyeshtha Maas, which occurs once every 2.5–3 years and is considered highly auspicious for puja, daan, and spiritual practices.

Q6. Is May 2026 good for marriage or शुभ मुहूर्त?

No, marriages are generally avoided during Adhika Maas, as it is dedicated to spiritual practices rather than material celebrations.

Q7. When is Amavasya in May 2026?

Jyeshtha Amavasya falls on May 16, 2026, which is also Shani Jayanti and Vat Savitri Vrat.

Q8. What is Ganga Dussehra and when is it in 2026?

Ganga Dussehra is on May 25, 2026, celebrating the descent of the holy River Ganga on Earth. Taking a holy dip and donating on this day brings immense punya.

Q9. What is Padmini Ekadashi 2026?

Padmini Ekadashi (May 27, 2026) occurs during Adhika Maas and is considered one of the most powerful Ekadashis for removing sins and attaining moksha.

Q10. When is Masik Shivaratri in May 2026?

Masik Shivaratri falls on May 15, 2026, observed monthly for Lord Shiva worship.

Q11. What is Vat Savitri Vrat and when is it observed?

Vat Savitri Vrat is on May 16, 2026, where married women fast for their husband’s long life and worship the Banyan tree.

Q12. What is Kurma Jayanti significance?

Kurma Jayanti (May 1, 2026) celebrates the Kurma Avatar of Lord Vishnu, symbolizing stability and support during cosmic churning.

Q13. When does Agni Nakshatram start and end in 2026?

• Begins: May 4, 2026
• Ends: May 28, 2026
  It marks the hottest period of the year in South India.

Q14. What is Sankashti Chaturthi in May 2026?

Sankashti Chaturthi falls on May 5, 2026, dedicated to Lord Ganesha for removing obstacles.

Q15. What is Pradosh Vrat in May 2026?

Pradosh Vrat occurs twice:

• May 14, 2026
• May 28, 2026
  It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and observed during Trayodashi.

Q16. What is Vaikasi Visakam 2026?

Vaikasi Visakam (May 30, 2026) is an important Tamil festival dedicated to Lord Murugan (Kartikeya).

Q17. Why is Adhika Purnima important?

Adhika Purnima (May 30–31, 2026) is highly auspicious for daan, mantra jap, and spiritual upliftment.

Q18. How to perform puja during Adhika Maas?

Devotees should focus on:

• Vishnu Puja
• Charity (daan)
• Fasting (vrat)
• Reading sacred texts

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Q20. Why follow a Hindu festival calendar?

A Hindu calendar helps plan vrat, puja, and auspicious activities, ensuring alignment with cosmic and spiritual energies.

Conclusion

May 2026 is a spiritually intense month filled with rare and powerful Hindu observances. From Buddha Purnima to Adhika Maas Ekadashi, this period is ideal for devotion, purification, and rituals.

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