Hanuman Jayanti 2026: date and timings
Hanuman Jayanti is on Tuesday, 12 May, 2026. Krishna Dashami runs from 3:34 pm, 11 May to 2:59 pm, 12 May.
Observed on Vaishakha Krishna Dashami in the Telugu states, ending the 41-day Hanuman Deeksha. Deity: Lord Hanuman.
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 muhurat by city
Krishna Dashami runs from 3:34 pm, 11 May to 2:59 pm, 12 May (Indian Standard Time).
| City | Date | Timing | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thiruvananthapuram | 12 May | From sunrise, 6:03 am | 6:33 pm |
| Hyderabad | 12 May | From sunrise, 5:45 am | 6:39 pm |
| Delhi | 12 May | From sunrise, 5:32 am | 7:02 pm |
| Mumbai | 12 May | From sunrise, 6:05 am | 7:04 pm |
| Chennai | 12 May | From sunrise, 5:44 am | 6:26 pm |
| Bengaluru | 12 May | From sunrise, 5:55 am | 6:37 pm |
| Kolkata | 12 May | From sunrise, 4:57 am | 6:08 pm |
| Vijayawada | 12 May | From sunrise, 5:37 am | 6:29 pm |
| Visakhapatnam | 12 May | From sunrise, 5:25 am | 6:21 pm |
| Pune | 12 May | From sunrise, 6:02 am | 7:00 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 12 May | From sunrise, 6:00 am | 7:12 pm |
| Jaipur | 12 May | From sunrise, 5:41 am | 7:05 pm |
| Lucknow | 12 May | From sunrise, 5:20 am | 6:44 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 Tuesday, 12 May in Thiruvananthapuram
- Rahu Kalam3:26 pm to 4:59 pm
- Sunrise and sunset6:03 am and 6:33 pm
- Moonrise and moonsetMoonrise 2:09 am, moonset 2:25 pm
- Tithi at sunriseKrishna Dashami
- NakshatraPurva Bhadrapada
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 Choghadiya in Thiruvananthapuram
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 6:03 am to 7:37 am | Rog | Avoid |
| 7:37 am to 9:11 am | Udveg | Avoid |
| 9:11 am to 10:44 am | Char | Weak |
| 10:44 am to 12:18 pm | Labh | Good |
| 12:18 pm to 1:52 pm | Amrit | Good |
| 1:52 pm to 3:26 pm | Kaal | Avoid |
| 3:26 pm to 4:59 pm | Shubh | Good |
| 4:59 pm to 6:33 pm | Rog | Avoid |
| 6:33 pm to 7:59 pm (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
| 7:59 pm to 9:26 pm (night) | Labh | Good |
| 9:26 pm to 10:52 pm (night) | Udveg | Avoid |
| 10:52 pm to 12:18 am (night) | Shubh | Good |
| 12:18 am to 1:44 am (night) | Amrit | Good |
| 1:44 am to 3:11 am (night) | Char | Weak |
| 3:11 am to 4:37 am (night) | Rog | Avoid |
| 4:37 am to 6:03 am (night) | Kaal | Avoid |
Questions people ask
When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2026?
Hanuman Jayanti is on Tuesday, 12 May, 2026.