Akshaya Tritiya 2026 Date — Monday, April 20, 2026
When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2026? Akshaya Tritiya 2026 falls on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Observance: Akshaya Tritiya. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Akshaya Tritiya 2025 date · Akshaya Tritiya 2027 date
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 05:50 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:49 pm |
| Moonrise | 07:39 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:22 am – 05:06 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:54 am – 12:46 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 07:28 am – 09:05 am |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Tritiya |
| Nakshatra | Rohini |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Mon, 20 April 2026 or ask your local mandir.
Why we celebrate
Treta yuga began; Parashurama jayanti; "akshaya" = inexhaustible merit — ideal for charity and gold purchase.
How it is celebrated
Buying gold, starting ventures, Vishnu-Lakshmi puja, temple fairs.
Puja timing
Morning puja on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya.
Foods & offerings
Chana dal, puri, halwa; sattvic feast.
Rituals
- Puja of Vishnu and Lakshmi.
- Charity of food and clothes.
- Begin important work if desired.
Akshaya Tritiya dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Akshaya Tritiya 2025 date |
| 2026 | Mon, 20 April 2026 |
| 2027 | Akshaya Tritiya 2027 date |
| 2028 | Akshaya Tritiya 2028 date |
Hindu festivals around Akshaya Tritiya 2026
- Vishu 2026 date — Tue, 14 April 2026
- Baisakhi 2026 date — Tue, 14 April 2026
- Tamil Puthandu 2026 date — Tue, 14 April 2026
- Buddha Purnima 2026 date — Fri, 1 May 2026
- Hanuman Jayanti 2026 date — Thu, 2 April 2026
- Ram Navami 2026 date — Fri, 27 March 2026
- Ugadi 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Gudi Padwa 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Chaitra Navratri 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Holi 2026 date — Wed, 4 March 2026
- Holika Dahan 2026 date — Tue, 3 March 2026
- Vat Savitri 2026 date — Mon, 15 June 2026
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:54 am – 12:46 pm | 07:28 am – 09:05 am | 05:50 am | 06:49 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:12 pm – 01:02 pm | 07:52 am – 09:27 am | 06:17 am | 06:57 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:53 am – 12:43 pm | 07:37 am – 09:11 am | 06:04 am | 06:32 pm |
| Chennai | 11:42 am – 12:32 pm | 07:27 am – 09:00 am | 05:53 am | 06:22 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:49 am – 12:40 pm | 07:31 am – 09:06 am | 05:56 am | 06:33 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:10 am – 12:01 pm | 06:48 am – 08:24 am | 05:12 am | 05:58 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Mon, 20 April 2026.
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Akshaya Tritiya 2026 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Mon, 20 April 2026 is 11:54 am – 12:46 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
