Festivals in April 2026: Full list of Hindu fasts and important dates Economictimes  |  Apr 02, 2026, 06:37:00 PM IST

Synopsis

April marks the arrival of spring with a vibrant energy and a rich tapestry of Hindu fasts and festivals. The month commences with the auspicious Pink Moon and Hanuman Jayanti, followed by significant observances like Varuthini Ekadashi, Baisakhi, Akshaya Tritiya, and Sita Navami, offering deep spiritual and cultural experiences.

A devotee blows a conch during a religious procession from Gowliguda to Tadbund on the Hanuman Jayanti festival, in Hyderabad on April 2
April ushers in the spring season, bringing a noticeable shift in mood and energy. As summer begins to set in, the surroundings take on a warm, vibrant tone that often feels uplifting. This month is also packed with significant Hindu fasts and festivals, each carrying deep spiritual meaning.

The month begins on an auspicious note with the Full Moon (Pink Moon) and Hanuman Jayanti, setting a positive tone for the weeks ahead. From devotion-focused fasts to major cultural celebrations, April offers a rich mix of religious observances.

Some of the key fasts and festivals this month include:


  • Hanuman Jayanti, marking the birth of Lord Hanuman
  • Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi fast
  • Varuthini Ekadashi, observed by devotees of Lord Vishnu
  • Baisakhi, celebrating the harvest and spring season
  • Solar New Year, observed in different regions across India
  • Akshaya Tritiya, considered highly auspicious for new beginnings
  • Shankaracharya Jayanti
  • Sita Navami, celebrating the birth of Goddess Sita
  • Mohini Ekadashi, dedicated to Lord Vishnu
  • Narasimha Jayanti, honouring Lord Vishnu’s Narasimha avatar

April 2026: Complete list of fasts and festivals

DateDayFast & Festival
April 1, 2026WednesdayPanguni Uthiram, Chaitra Purnima Vrat, Anvadhan, Swarochisha Manvadi
April 2, 2026ThursdayHanuman Jayanti, Hanuman Janmotsav, Chaitra Navapada Oli ends, Chaitra Purnima, Ishti
April 5, 2026SundayVikata Sankashti Chaturthi
April 9, 2026ThursdayMasik Krishna Janmashtami
April 10, 2026FridayKalashtami
April 13, 2026MondayVallabhacharya Jayanti, Varuthini Ekadashi
April 14, 2026TuesdayKrishna Vamana Dwadashi, Solar New Year, Puthandu, Baisakhi
April 15, 2026WednesdayKubjika Jayanti, Vishu Kani, Pohela Boishakh, Budh Pradosh Vrat, Masik Shivratri
April 17, 2026FridayDarsha Amavasya, Anvadhan, Chaitra Amavasya
April 18, 2026SaturdayVaishakha begins, Parashar Rishi Jayanti, Ishti
April 19, 2026SundayParashurama Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya, Masik Karthigai, Varshitapa Parana, Treta Yuga Diwas
April 20, 2026MondayMatangi Jayanti, Rohini Vrat, Sankarshana Chaturthi
April 21, 2026TuesdayShankaracharya Jayanti, Surdas Jayanti
April 22, 2026WednesdayRamanuja Jayanti
April 23, 2026ThursdayGanga Saptami
April 24, 2026FridayBagalamukhi Jayanti, Masik Durgashtami
April 25, 2026SaturdaySita Navami
April 26, 2026SundayMahavir Swami Kevalagyan
April 27, 2026MondaySiddhi Lakshmi Jayanti, Thrissur Pooram, Mohini Ekadashi
April 28, 2026TuesdayParashuram Dwadashi, Bhauma Pradosh Vrat
April 30, 2026ThursdayNarasimha Jayanti, Chinnamasta Jayanti

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