Festival Calendar May 2026
Festivals in May 2026
| Festival | Date | Day | Month | Paksha / Tithi | Tithi Begin | Tithi End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budh Purnima, Vaishakh Purnima | 1 May | Friday | Vaishakh | Shukla Paksha - Purnima | 31 April, 09:12 PM | 1 May, 10:52 PM |
| Ekdant Sankashti Chaturthi | 5 May | Tuesday | Jyeshta | Krishna Paksha - Chaturthi | 05 May, 05:24 AM | 7:51 AM, 6 May |
| Kalashtami | 9 May | Saturday | Jyeshta | Krishna Paksha - Ashtami | 9 May, 02:02 PM | 3:06 PM, 10 May |
| Apara Ekadashi | 13 May | Wednesday | Jyeshta | Krishna Paksha - Ekadashi | 12 May, 02:52 PM | 1:29 PM, 13 May |
| Pradosh Vrat | 14 May | Thursday | Jyeshta | Krishna Paksha - Trayodashi | 14 May, 11:20 AM | 8:31 AM, 14 May |
| Vrishabh Sankranti | 15 May | Friday | Jyeshta | Krishna Paksha - Chaturdashi | 15 May, 08:31 AM | 5:11 AM, 16 May |
| Vat Savitri, Shani Amavasya, Jyeshta Amavasya | 16 May | Saturday | Jyeshta | Krishna Paksha - Amavasya | 16 May, 05:11 AM | 1:30 AM, 17 May |
| Ganga Dussehra | 25 May | Monday | Jyeshta | Shukla Paksha - Dashami | 25 May, 04:30 AM | 5:10 AM, 26 May |
| Padmini Ekadashi | 27 May | Wednesday | Jyeshta | Shukla Paksha - Ekadashi | 26 May, 05:10 AM | 6:21 AM, 27 May |
| Pradosh Vrat | 28 May | Thursday | Jyeshta | Shukla Paksha - Trayodashi | 27 May, 06:21 AM | 7:56 AM, 28 May |
| Jyeshta Adhik Purnima | 31 May | Sunday | Jyeshta | Shukla Paksha - Purnima | 30 May, 11:57 AM | 2:14 PM, 31 May |
Festivals In May 2026
Vaishakh Purnima - Vaishakh Purnima holds a great spiritual significance in Hindi Dharm, which is also known as Budh Purnima. This fast will be observed on 1st May 2026. This fast will be observed on the Purnima tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Vaisakh, and is considered very auspicious from a religious point of view. Worshipping Lord Visnu and Goddess Lakshmi on this auspicious day brings wealth, prosperity, peace of mind and good fortune in one's life. The Purnima Tithi will begin at 09:12 PM on 31st April and end at 10:52 PM on 1st May. Taking a holy bath in the Ganga, performing charity, and participating in spiritual activities on this day bring immense blessings and removes obstacles from life. Fasting and worshipping with a true heart on this day bestows special blessings upon the devotees.
Sankashti Chaturthi - Sankashti Chaturthi is an auspicious fast dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Worshipping on this day is believed to remove all obstacles in life and fulfil desires. In May 2026, Sankashti Chaturthi will be celebrated on 5th May, Tuesday, on the Chaturthi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Jyeshtha. This fast will begin on 5th May at 05:24 AM and end on 6th May at 07:51 AM. The ritual of viewing the moon in the evening and worshipping Lord Ganesha makes this fast more significant and fruitful.
Kalashtami - Kalashtami is a significant festival dedicated to Lord Kala Bhairav. Worshipping Kala Bhairav with devotion and faith on this day removes obstacles, fears, and negative forces from life, bringing happiness and prosperity. In May 2026, Kalashtami will be observed on 9th May. This fast will be observed on the Ashtami Tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Jyeshtha. The Ashtami Tithi will begin on 9th May at 02:02 PM and end on 10th May at 03:06 PM.
Apara Ekadashi - Apara Ekadashi will be celebrated on Wednesday, 13th May 2026. This fast falls on the Ekadashi tithi of the Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha month and is considered highly auspicious to receive the blessings of Lord Vishnu. According to the scriptures, observing a fast on this day is considered highly fruitful, frees one from all the sins, brings happiness, prosperity and longevity in one's life. The Ekadashi Tithi will begin at 02:52 PM on 12th May and will end at 01:29 PM on 13th May 2026. Observing fast and singing bhajans on this day is considered highly fruitful for receiving the divine blessings of Lord Vishnu.
Pradosh Vrat - Pradosh Vrat is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, and worshipping them on this day is believed to remove all the obstacles and fulfil desires. This fast will be observed on 14th May 2026, which falls on the Trayodashi tithi of the Krishna Paksha of Jyeshta month. Worshipping Lord Shiva during pradosh kaal brings happiness, prosperity, and improves health. In 2026, Trayodashi Tithi will begin at 11:55 AM on 14th May and will end at 08:31 AM on 14th May.
Vrishabh Sankranti - Vrishabh Sankranti will fall on Friday, 15th May 2026. It will be observed on the Chaturdashi tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Jyeshta. On Vrishabh Sankranti, the Sun enters Taurus, and people offer prayers for new beginnings, agricultural work and an increase in income. The Sankranti Tithi begins at 8:31 AM on 15th May and ends at 5:11 AM on 16th May. Doing charity, observing fast and performing rituals on this auspicious day brings happiness, prosperity, good fortune and peace.
Vat Savitri, Shani Amavasya, and Jyeshta Amavasya - The auspicious combination of Vat Savitri, Shani Amavasya and Jyeshta Amavasya will fall on Saturday, 16th May 2026. This day falls on the Amavasya tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Jyeshta. On this day, married women fast and worship under the banyan tree for the long life and well-being of their husband and family. Shani Amavasya-Lord Shani is worshipped on this day. Remedies are performed to reduce the negative effect of Saturn. The Amavasya tithi will begin at 05:11 AM on 16th May and end at 01:30 on 17th May. Charity, worshipping and fasting on this day grant happiness, peace and prosperity.
Ganga Dussehra - Ganga Dussehra is a sacred festival which will be observed on Monday, 25th May. It falls on the Dashmi tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Jyeshta, which is considered the symbol of the descent of the river Ganga. On this day, worshipping the holy river Ganga, taking a holy bath, and doing charity are said to cleanse all the sins and bring positivity, happiness, and prosperity in life. The Dashmi tithi will begin at 04:30 AM on 25th May and end at 05:10 AM on 26th May.
Padmini Ekadashi - Padmini Ekadashi will be celebrated on Wednesday, 27th May 2026. This fast falls on the Ekadashi tithi of the Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month and is considered highly auspicious to receive the blessings of Lord Vishnu. Observing a fast on this day is considered highly fruitful, frees one from all the sins, brings happiness, prosperity and longevity in one's life. The Ekadashi tithi will begin at 05:10 AM on 26th May and end at 06:21 AM on 27th May. Singing bhajans on this day is considered highly fruitful for receiving the divine blessings of Lord Vishnu.
Pradosh Vrat - Pradosh Vrat is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, and worshipping them on this day is believed to remove all the obstacles and fulfil desires. This fast will be observed on 28th May 2026, which falls on the Trayodashi tithi of the Shukla Paksha of Jyeshta month. Worshipping Lord Shiva during pradosh kaal brings happiness, prosperity, and improves health. In 2026, Trayodashi Tithi will begin at 06:21 AM on 27th May and will end at 07:56 AM on 28th May.
Jyeshta Adhik Purnima - Jyeshta Adhik Purnima is a sacred day which falls on Sunday, 31st May 2026, and will be celebrated on the Purnima tithi of the Shukla Paksha of Jyeshta month. On this auspicious day, worshipping Lord Vishnu with other deities, doing charity and taking a holy bath in the Ganga River have special significance. The Purnima Tithi will begin at 11:57 AM on May 30, 2026, and end at 2:14 PM on May 31, 2026. Observing a fast and offering prayers on this day is believed to bring peace, happiness, and prosperity in life.
