Festival date and tithi
Gita Jayanti 2026
गीता जयंती
Day commemorating the teaching of the Bhagavad Gita.
At a glance
When is Gita Jayanti 2026?
Gita Jayanti 2026 is on Sunday, 20 December 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Ekadashi, Margashirsha.
Also known as: Geeta Jayanti 2026, Mokshada Ekadashi 2026.
- Date
- Sunday, 20 December 2026
- Hindu date
- Shukla Ekadashi, Margashirsha
- Tithi checked at
- Sunrise
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Falls on Margashirsha Shukla Ekadashi, also known as Mokshada Ekadashi.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Sunday, 20 December 2026, with Shukla Ekadashi, Margashirsha. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedGita Jayanti 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
AshwiniDietary practice
FastingSignificance
Observed on Mokshada Ekadashi, when Krishna is believed to have delivered the Gita to Arjuna.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
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Common questions
What is the date of Gita Jayanti 2026?
Gita Jayanti 2026 is on Sunday, 20 December 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Ekadashi, Margashirsha.
What is the tithi for Gita Jayanti 2026?
Gita Jayanti is observed on Shukla Ekadashi, Margashirsha. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2026 calendar date.
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.