Hanuman Jayanti 2018 Date — Saturday, March 31, 2018
When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2018? Hanuman Jayanti 2018 falls on Saturday, March 31, 2018.
Observance: Hanuman Jayanti. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Why we celebrate
Birth of Hanuman — embodiment of bhakti, strength, and service to Rama.
How it is celebrated
Hanuman Chalisa, sindoor offering, wrestling events, temple processions.
Puja timing
Sunrise puja (Hanuman born at dawn); full day fasting optional.
Foods & offerings
Besan ladoo, fruits; many observe salt-free fast.
Rituals
- Apply sindoor from Hanuman murti.
- Chant Hanuman Chalisa 11 or 108 times.
- Offer bundi or vada malai at temples.
Hanuman Jayanti dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Tue, 11 April 2017 |
| 2018 | Sat, 31 March 2018 |
| 2019 | Fri, 19 April 2019 |
| 2020 | Wed, 8 April 2020 |
| 2021 | Tue, 27 April 2021 |
Hindu festivals around Hanuman Jayanti 2018
- Ram Navami 2018 date — Sun, 25 March 2018
- Ugadi 2018 date — Sun, 18 March 2018
- Gudi Padwa 2018 date — Sun, 18 March 2018
- Chaitra Navratri 2018 date — Sun, 18 March 2018
- Vishu 2018 date — Sat, 14 April 2018
- Baisakhi 2018 date — Sat, 14 April 2018
- Tamil Puthandu 2018 date — Sat, 14 April 2018
- Akshaya Tritiya 2018 date — Wed, 18 April 2018
- Holi 2018 date — Fri, 2 March 2018
- Buddha Purnima 2018 date — Mon, 30 April 2018
- Holika Dahan 2018 date — Thu, 1 March 2018
- Maha Shivaratri 2018 date — Wed, 14 February 2018
