Hanuman Jayanti 2026: date and timings
Hanuman Jayanti is on Thursday, 2 April, 2026. Purnima runs from 7:10 am, 1 Apr to 7:48 am, 2 Apr.
Observed on Chaitra Purnima in North India. In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana it is usually observed later, on Vaishakha Krishna Dashami, and in Tamil Nadu in Margazhi. Deity: Lord Hanuman.
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 muhurat by city
Purnima runs from 7:10 am, 1 Apr to 7:48 am, 2 Apr (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanpur | 2 Apr | From sunrise, 5:58 am | 6:26 pm |
| Hyderabad | 2 Apr | From sunrise, 6:10 am | 6:29 pm |
| Delhi | 2 Apr | From sunrise, 6:10 am | 6:39 pm |
| Mumbai | 2 Apr | From sunrise, 6:31 am | 6:52 pm |
| Chennai | 2 Apr | From sunrise, 6:04 am | 6:20 pm |
| Bengaluru | 2 Apr | From sunrise, 6:15 am | 6:31 pm |
| Kolkata | 2 Apr | From sunrise, 5:28 am | 5:52 pm |
| Vijayawada | 2 Apr | From sunrise, 6:01 am | 6:20 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 2 Apr | From sunrise, 5:51 am | 6:10 pm |
| Pune | 2 Apr | From sunrise, 6:28 am | 6:48 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 2 Apr | From sunrise, 6:31 am | 6:55 pm |
| Jaipur | 2 Apr | From sunrise, 6:16 am | 6:44 pm |
| Lucknow | 2 Apr | From sunrise, 5:56 am | 6:23 pm |
Windows follow the traditional rule for this festival and the tithi timing for each city. Tithi times are approximate, usually within about 30 minutes, so for a vrata or homam confirm the exact muhurat with your purohit.
Also on Thursday, 2 April in Kanpur
- Rahu Kalam1:45 pm to 3:19 pm
- Sunrise and sunset5:58 am and 6:26 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 6:47 pm, moonset 5:49 am
- Tithi at sunrisePurnima
- NakshatraHasta
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 Choghadiya in Kanpur
Many families, especially in Gujarat and Rajasthan, choose the puja or shopping time on Hanuman Jayanti from the Choghadiya. Amrit, Shubh and Labh are the good periods; Char also suits travel.
| Time | Choghadiya | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| 5:58 am to 7:32 am | Shubh | Good |
| 7:32 am to 9:05 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 9:05 am to 10:39 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:39 am to 12:12 pm | Char | Weak |
| 12:12 pm to 1:45 pm | Labh | Good |
| 1:45 pm to 3:19 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 3:19 pm to 4:52 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 4:52 pm to 6:26 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 6:26 pm to 7:52 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 7:52 pm to 9:19 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 9:19 pm to 10:45 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:45 pm to 12:11 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:11 am to 1:38 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 1:38 am to 3:04 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:04 am to 4:31 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 4:31 am to 5:57 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2026?
Hanuman Jayanti is on Thursday, 2 April, 2026.