Hanuman Jayanti 2026: date and puja muhurat
The birth of Hanuman, kept in North India on the full moon of Chaitra.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Hanuman Jayanti 2026
Thursday, 2 April 2026
Chaitra Shukla Purnima: 7:06 AM, 1 Apr – 7:41 AM, 2 Apr
Hanuman Jayanti 2027
Tuesday, 20 April 2027
Chaitra Shukla Purnima: 4:51 AM, 20 Apr – 3:57 AM, 21 Apr
Hanuman Jayanti dates 2026–2030
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, 2 April 2026 |
| 2027 | Tuesday, 20 April 2027 |
| 2028 | Sunday, 9 April 2028 |
| 2029 | Saturday, 28 April 2029 |
| 2030 | Thursday, 18 April 2030 |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Thursday, 2 April 2026 |
| Mumbai | Thursday, 2 April 2026 |
| Kolkata | Thursday, 2 April 2026 |
| Chennai | Thursday, 2 April 2026 |
| Bengaluru | Thursday, 2 April 2026 |
| Hyderabad | Thursday, 2 April 2026 |
| Pune | Thursday, 2 April 2026 |
| Ahmedabad | Thursday, 2 April 2026 |
The date is usually the same across India; the muhurat times differ with each city's sunrise and sunset.
What it is
The birth of Hanuman, kept in North India on the full moon of Chaitra. Hanuman is honoured as the devoted helper of Rama, a symbol of strength and service.
Why it matters
A day to remember Hanuman's strength, devotion and service.
How it is traditionally kept
Visits to Hanuman temples, the Hanuman Chalisa, and offerings of sindoor and sweets. Some regions keep it on other dates.
- Visit a Hanuman temple in the morning
- Offer sindoor and jasmine oil, as tradition asks
- Recite the Hanuman Chalisa or Sundarkand
- Offer laddoos and share them as prasad
Across India
Kept on Chaitra Purnima in the north; in Tamil Nadu and Kerala in Margazhi (Dec–Jan), and in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in Vaishakha.
Questions
When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2026?
Hanuman Jayanti is on Thursday, 2 April 2026, by the Shukla Purnima, computed for New Delhi.
When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2027?
Hanuman Jayanti is on Tuesday, 20 April 2027, by the Shukla Purnima, computed for New Delhi.
What is Hanuman Jayanti?
The birth of Hanuman, kept in North India on the full moon of Chaitra. Hanuman is honoured as the devoted helper of Rama, a symbol of strength and service.
How is Hanuman Jayanti traditionally kept?
Visits to Hanuman temples, the Hanuman Chalisa, and offerings of sindoor and sweets. Some regions keep it on other dates.
When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2028?
Sunday, 9 April 2028. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2029?
Saturday, 28 April 2029. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2030?
Thursday, 18 April 2030. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
How is Hanuman Jayanti celebrated across India?
Kept on Chaitra Purnima in the north; in Tamil Nadu and Kerala in Margazhi (Dec–Jan), and in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in Vaishakha.
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