Festival date and tithi
Ram Navami 2026
राम नवमी
Birthday of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu.
At a glance
When is Ram Navami 2026?
Ram Navami 2026 is on Thursday, 26 March 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Navami, Chaitra.
Also known as: Rama Navami 2026, Sri Rama Navami 2026.
- Date
- Thursday, 26 March 2026
- Hindu date
- Shukla Navami, Chaitra
- Tithi checked at
- Madhyahna (around solar noon)
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Falls on Chaitra Shukla Navami (9th day of bright fortnight in Chaitra). According to tradition, Lord Rama was born during Punarvasu nakshatra at noon, making this specific tithi sacred.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Thursday, 26 March 2026, with Shukla Navami, Chaitra. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedRam Navami 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
ArdraDietary practice
FastingSignificance
Celebrates the birth of Maryada Purushottam Sri Rama in Ayodhya.
Traditions and Regions
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Common questions
What is the date of Ram Navami 2026?
Ram Navami 2026 is on Thursday, 26 March 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Navami, Chaitra.
What is the tithi for Ram Navami 2026?
Ram Navami is observed on Shukla Navami, Chaitra. 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.