April 2026 Hindu Calendar – Complete Guide to Festivals, Vrats & Panchang
The Hindu Calendar for April 2026 is a spiritually significant month that marks the transition from Chaitra to Vaisakha in Vikram Samvat 2083. This period falls under Uttarayan and the Vasant Ritu (spring season), which is considered highly auspicious for religious activities, charity, and new beginnings.
According to the Hindu lunar calendar, Vaisakha month begins on April 3, 2026 . The month spans from Chaitra Shukla Chaturdashi to Vaisakha Shukla Chaturdashi.
This calendar is based on traditional Panchang calculations and may vary slightly depending on geographical location.
Hindu Calendar Overview – April 2026
Samvat: Vikram Samvat 2083
Ayana: Uttarayan
Season (Ritu): Vasant Ritu
Lunar Months:
Chaitra (till April 2)
Vaisakha (from April 3 onward)
Panchang Highlights for April 2026
Ganda Mool Nakshatra Periods
These periods are traditionally considered sensitive for certain activities:
April 7 (02:56) to April 9 (08:48)
April 16 (13:58) to April 18 (09:42)
April 24 (20:14) to April 26 (20:27)
Panchak Period
Panchak is generally avoided for auspicious work:
Begins: April 12 at 03:44
Ends: April 17 at 12:02
Sunrise and Sunset (Approximate Range)
Sunrise: 6:23 AM at the beginning of the month to 5:58 AM at the end
Sunset: 6:38 PM to 6:49 PM
Detailed Festival and Vrat Calendar – April 2026
Beginning of the Month (Chaitra Purnima Phase)
April 1, 2026 (Wednesday)
Chaitra Purnima Vrat, Satyanarayan Puja, Swarochisha Manvadi
April 2, 2026 (Thursday)
Hanuman Jayanti, Chaitra Purnima, Hanuman Janmotsava
April 3, 2026 (Friday)
Beginning of Vaisakha month, Good Friday
April 5, 2026 (Sunday)
Sankashti Chaturthi (Vikata Sankashti), Easter
Krishna Paksha of Vaisakha
April 9, 2026
Masik Krishna Janmashtami
April 10, 2026
Kalashtami
April 13, 2026
Varuthini Ekadashi, Vallabhacharya Jayanti
April 14, 2026
Mesha Sankranti (Sun enters Aries), Solar New Year, Baisakhi, Ambedkar Jayanti
April 15, 2026
Pradosh Vrat, Masik Shivaratri, Pohela Boishakh (Bengali New Year), Vishu
April 17, 2026
Amavasya (Darsha Amavasya, Vaisakha Amavasya) – important for ancestor rituals
Shukla Paksha of Vaisakha (Auspicious Phase)
April 18, 2026
Chandra Darshan
April 19, 2026
Akshaya Tritiya, Parashurama Jayanti, Treta Yuga Diwas
April 20, 2026
Rohini Vrat, Sankarshana Chaturthi, Matangi Jayanti
April 21, 2026
Surdas Jayanti, Shankaracharya Jayanti
April 22, 2026
Skanda Shashthi, Earth Day
April 23, 2026
Ganga Saptami
April 24, 2026
Durga Ashtami Vrat (Masik Durgashtami), Bagalamukhi Jayanti
April 25, 2026
Sita Navami
End of the Month
April 27, 2026
Mohini Ekadashi, Siddhilakshmi Jayanti
April 28, 2026
Parashurama Dwadashi, Bhauma Pradosh Vrat
April 29, 2026
Pradosh Vrat
April 30, 2026
Narasimha Jayanti, Chhinnamasta Jayanti
Important Vrats and Fasting Days
Ekadashi Vrats
April 13 – Varuthini Ekadashi
April 27 – Mohini Ekadashi
Pradosh Vrats
April 15
April 28
April 29
Amavasya
April 17 – Important for pitru tarpan and spiritual practices
Other Significant Vrats
Sankashti Chaturthi – April 5
Rohini Vrat – April 20
Durga Ashtami Vrat – April 24
Regional and National Holidays in April 2026
April 3 – Good Friday
April 5 – Easter Sunday
April 10 – Mahavir Jayanti
April 13–14 – Baisakhi (Punjab, Haryana)
April 14 – Vishu (Kerala), Tamil New Year, Bohag Bihu (Assam)
April 15 – Bengali New Year (West Bengal)
April 19 – Akshaya Tritiya
Astrological and Spiritual Significance
April 2026 is especially important due to:
Transition from Chaitra to Vaisakha, considered one of the holiest months
Mesha Sankranti marking the solar new year
Akshaya Tritiya, believed to bring never-ending prosperity
Narasimha Jayanti, celebrating the incarnation of Lord Vishnu
This month is considered ideal for:
Starting new ventures
Performing धार्मिक अनुष्ठान
Charity and donations
Marriage and गृह प्रवेश
Daily Panchang Elements Explained
Each day in the Hindu calendar includes the following key elements:
Tithi: Lunar day, important for fasting and rituals
Nakshatra: Star constellation influencing auspiciousness
Yoga and Karana: Used for muhurat calculations
Moon Sign (Rashi): Important for astrology
Sunrise and Sunset timings: Base for all calculations
These components together determine the suitability of a day for various activities.
The April 2026 Hindu Calendar is rich in religious significance, festivals, and auspicious timings. From Hanuman Jayanti and Mesha Sankranti to Akshaya Tritiya and Narasimha Jayanti, the month offers numerous opportunities for spiritual growth and शुभ कार्य.
It is advisable to consult a detailed Panchang for your specific location to get accurate muhurat and timing for rituals.