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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathura-Vrindavan | 2 Apr | From sunrise, 6:09 am | 6:37 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 Mathura-Vrindavan
- Rahu Kalam1:56 pm to 3:30 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:09 am and 6:37 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 6:59 pm, moonset 5:59 am
- Tithi at sunrisePurnima
- NakshatraHasta
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 Choghadiya in Mathura-Vrindavan
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:09 am to 7:42 am | Shubh | Good |
| 7:42 am to 9:16 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 9:16 am to 10:49 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:49 am to 12:23 pm | Char | Weak |
| 12:23 pm to 1:56 pm | Labh | Good |
| 1:56 pm to 3:30 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 3:30 pm to 5:03 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 5:03 pm to 6:37 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 6:37 pm to 8:03 pm (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 8:03 pm to 9:29 pm (night) | Char | Weak |
| 9:29 pm to 10:56 pm (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 10:56 pm to 12:22 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 12:22 am to 1:48 am (night) | Labh | Good |
| 1:48 am to 3:15 am (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 3:15 am to 4:41 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 4:41 am to 6:07 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
Questions people ask
When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2026?
Hanuman Jayanti is on Thursday, 2 April, 2026.