Festival date logic
Akshaya Tritiya 2026
अक्षय तृतीया
Highly auspicious day for new beginnings. Popular for buying gold.
Direct answer
When is Akshaya Tritiya 2026?
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 is on Monday, 20 April 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Tritiya, Vaishakha.
Gregorian date
Monday, 20 April 2026Hindu date
Shukla Tritiya, VaishakhaObservance moment
the relevant Panchang moment for the observanceWhy this date?
Falls on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya (3rd day of bright fortnight in Vaishakha). Both Sun and Moon are exalted on this day, making it exceptionally auspicious, typically in April-May.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Monday, 20 April 2026, with Shukla Tritiya, Vaishakha. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Read the calculation methodologyAkshaya Tritiya 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
tithiFestival type
majorNakshatra
RohiniCommon observance
noneSignificance
"Akshaya" means imperishable. Merits gained on this day are said to be eternal.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
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Common questions
What is the date of Akshaya Tritiya 2026?
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 is on Monday, 20 April 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Tritiya, Vaishakha.
What is the tithi for Akshaya Tritiya 2026?
The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Shukla Tritiya, Vaishakha. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Akshaya Tritiya.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.
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Citation summary
Samvat lists Akshaya Tritiya 2026 on Monday, 20 April 2026 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Tritiya, Vaishakha. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.