Ram Navami 2026 Date — Friday, March 27, 2026
When is Ram Navami in 2026? Ram Navami 2026 falls on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Observance: Rama Navami. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Ram Navami 2025 date · Ram Navami 2027 date
Ram Navami 2026 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:17 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:36 pm |
| Moonrise | 01:01 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:43 am – 05:30 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:02 pm – 12:51 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 10:54 am – 12:26 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Navami |
| Nakshatra | Punarvasu |
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 Fri, 27 March 2026 or ask your local mandir.
Ram Navami 2026 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chaitra Navratri begins | Thu, 19 March 2026 | |
| Durga Ashtami (Chaitra) | Thu, 26 March 2026 | |
| Ram Navami | Fri, 27 March 2026 | Main day |
| Hanuman Jayanti | Thu, 2 April 2026 |
Why we celebrate
Birth of Maryada Purushottam Rama in Ayodhya — ideal king and dharma avatar.
How it is celebrated
Ramayana path, bhajan, temple processions, panakam distribution in South.
Puja timing
Madhyahna puja (Rama born at noon in tradition); some observe until sunset.
Foods & offerings
Panakam, kosambari, fruits; sattvic fast broken at noon.
Rituals
- Rama paduka puja and Sundarakanda parayan.
- Bhajan and kirtan.
- Charity and feeding poor.
Ram Navami dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Ram Navami 2025 date |
| 2026 | Fri, 27 March 2026 |
| 2027 | Ram Navami 2027 date |
| 2028 | Ram Navami 2028 date |
Hindu festivals around Ram Navami 2026
- Hanuman Jayanti 2026 date — Thu, 2 April 2026
- Ugadi 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Gudi Padwa 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Chaitra Navratri 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Vishu 2026 date — Tue, 14 April 2026
- Baisakhi 2026 date — Tue, 14 April 2026
- Tamil Puthandu 2026 date — Tue, 14 April 2026
- Holi 2026 date — Wed, 4 March 2026
- Akshaya Tritiya 2026 date — Mon, 20 April 2026
- Holika Dahan 2026 date — Tue, 3 March 2026
- Buddha Purnima 2026 date — Fri, 1 May 2026
- Maha Shivaratri 2026 date — Sun, 15 February 2026
Ram Navami 2026 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 12:02 pm – 12:51 pm | 10:54 am – 12:26 pm | 06:17 am | 06:36 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:19 pm – 01:08 pm | 11:12 am – 12:44 pm | 06:36 am | 06:51 pm |
| Bengaluru | 12:00 pm – 12:49 pm | 10:53 am – 12:25 pm | 06:19 am | 06:30 pm |
| Chennai | 11:50 am – 12:38 pm | 10:42 am – 12:14 pm | 06:08 am | 06:20 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:57 am – 12:46 pm | 10:49 am – 12:21 pm | 06:14 am | 06:28 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:17 am – 12:06 pm | 10:10 am – 11:42 am | 05:34 am | 05:50 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Fri, 27 March 2026.
Ram Navami 2026 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Ram Navami 2026 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Fri, 27 March 2026 is 12:02 pm – 12:51 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
