Festivals · 2026
Hanuman Jayanti 2026: Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Hanuman Jayanti in 2026 falls on Wednesday, 1 April 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon. Abhijit Muhurat runs 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM IST, though on a Wednesday that same span is the durmuhurtam, so it is not counted shubh.
The date
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Abhijit Muhurat (Wednesday — coincides with durmuhurtam) 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM IST
Rule: Classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon
Reference city: Delhi (IST)
Shubh muhurat windows
Dawn worship is the custom; for the day's own shubh window use the Abhijit Muhurat above, and avoid beginning the fast's sankalpa during Rahu Kaal.
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (Wednesday — coincides with durmuhurtam) | 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM | Delhi |
On a Wednesday the day's eighth muhurta — the same span as Abhijit — is itself the durmuhurtam, so classical practice does not count this window shubh. Prefer the day's good choghadiya instead.
The Abhijit Muhurat is the midday window most digests treat as universally auspicious — Wednesdays excepted (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Hanuman Jayanti celebrate?
Hanuman Jayanti marks the birth of Hanuman — son of Anjana and Vayu — on the full moon of Chaitra. Devotees visit Hanuman temples at dawn, offer sindoor and boondi, read the Hanuman Chalisa and Sundara Kanda, and keep a day fast.
The story and significance of Hanuman Jayanti
Born on Chaitra Purnima to Anjana with the wind-god Vayu's grace, Hanuman is worshipped as the embodiment of strength, celibacy and devotion.
The observance is simple and early: temple darshan at dawn, vermilion and oil offerings — recalling Hanuman covering himself in sindoor for Rama's long life — and recitation through the day.
Hanuman Jayanti dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 April 2026 | Wednesday | This page |
| 2027 | 20 April 2027 | Tuesday | Hanuman Jayanti 2027 → |
Frequently asked questions
When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2026?
Hanuman Jayanti in 2026 falls on Wednesday, 1 April 2026. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: classical festival table — tithi prevailing at local noon.
What does Hanuman Jayanti celebrate?
Hanuman Jayanti marks the birth of Hanuman — son of Anjana and Vayu — on the full moon of Chaitra. Devotees visit Hanuman temples at dawn, offer sindoor and boondi, read the Hanuman Chalisa and Sundara Kanda, and keep a day fast.
What is the shubh muhurat on Hanuman Jayanti 2026?
The computed windows for 1 April 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 12:00 PM to 12:50 PM IST. On a Wednesday the day's eighth muhurta — the same span as Abhijit — is itself the durmuhurtam, so classical practice does not count this window shubh. Prefer the day's good choghadiya instead. Dawn worship is the custom; for the day's own shubh window use the Abhijit Muhurat above, and avoid beginning the fast's sankalpa during Rahu Kaal.
Does the Hanuman Jayanti date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Hanuman Jayanti is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2027?
Hanuman Jayanti in 2027 falls on Tuesday, 20 April 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Hanuman Jayanti 2027 page, linked below.
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