Paksha calendar
Shukla Paksha in May 2026
Shukla Paksha is the waxing fortnight, from the day after Amavasya to Purnima. The Moon grows brighter each night, and most festival and muhurat activity concentrates in this half.
Direct answer
When is Shukla Paksha in May 2026?
In May 2026, Vaishakha Shukla Paksha from 1 May 2026 to 1 May 2026, and Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha from 17 May 2026 to 31 May 2026 for the Mumbai India-baseline Panchang.
Vaishakha Shukla Paksha: 1 May 2026 – 1 May 2026
Part of the Vaishakha month calendar.
Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha: 17 May 2026 – 31 May 2026
Common questions
When does Shukla Paksha start in May 2026?
The Shukla Paksha windows in May 2026: Vaishakha Shukla Paksha from 1 May 2026 to 1 May 2026, and Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha from 17 May 2026 to 31 May 2026.
Why can one civil month have two windows?
A lunar fortnight is about 14–15 civil days, so a civil month usually contains one full Shukla Paksha and can also catch the tail of the previous one at the start of the month. The Hindu month label changes between the two windows.
Do these dates change by city?
The paksha itself is a Moon phase and does not depend on location, but the tithi at sunrise can differ by a day between time zones. This table uses the Mumbai India-baseline sunrise.