After the energy of Chaitra Navratri and the Hindu New Year, North India moves into April with the first real hint of summer — and one of the most wedding-friendly months of the year. This guide lays out the complete Lala Ramswaroop Calendar April 2026, covering every major Vrat, festival, and auspicious Muhurat in one reliable reference.
April 2026 bridges the Chaitra and Vaishakh months, and it brings some genuinely big occasions — Hanuman Jayanti, Baisakhi, the end of Kharmas, and Akshaya Tritiya, one of the year’s most sought-after wedding dates. Anyone planning a marriage, Griha Pravesh, or a new vehicle purchase tends to circle this month on the calendar. Below is a clear, date-wise breakdown.
Major Festivals in the Lala Ramswaroop Calendar — April 2026
| Date | Day | Festival | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | Thursday | Hanuman Jayanti | Birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, marked with Hanuman Chalisa and Sundarkand recitations |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Baisakhi / Mesha Sankranti | Sun enters Aries; Punjab’s harvest festival and the start of the solar new year |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti | National holiday marking the birth anniversary of the chief architect of the Indian Constitution |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Sunday | Akshaya Tritiya (Akha Teej) | A self-auspicious day for gold purchases, new ventures, and weddings |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Saturday | Sita Navami | Appearance day of Goddess Sita |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Thursday | Narasimha Jayanti | Appearance of Lord Vishnu’s half-lion, half-man incarnation |
Vrat and Tithi Dates — April 2026
| Date | Day | Vrat / Tithi | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Chaitra Purnima | Full moon marking the end of Chaitra month; river baths and charity |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Sunday | Sankashti Chaturthi | Monthly fast for Lord Ganesha |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Monday | Varuthini Ekadashi | Vaishakh Krishna Paksha Ekadashi, believed to free devotees from past sins |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Wednesday | Krishna Paksha Budh Pradosh Vrat | Evening fast for Lord Shiva |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Friday | Vaishakha Amavasya (Darsha Amavasya) | Ideal for Tarpan, Pind Daan, and remedies for Kaal Sarp Dosh |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Monday | Mohini Ekadashi | Honours Lord Vishnu’s Mohini form from the Samudra Manthan |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Tuesday | Shukla Paksha Bhaum Pradosh Vrat | A Tuesday Pradosh, considered favourable for debt relief and health |
Hanuman Jayanti: Devotion at the Start of the Month
Hanuman Jayanti, on Thursday, April 2, 2026, marks the birth of Lord Hanuman and falls on Chaitra Purnima. Temples hold special abhishekams, and devotees recite the Hanuman Chalisa, Sundarkand, and Bajrang Baan through the day. In several South Indian states, Hanuman Jayanti is observed on a different date under a separate regional tradition, so this April 2 date applies specifically to the North Indian Panchang calculation followed here.
Baisakhi, Mesha Sankranti, and the End of Kharmas
April 14, 2026, carries three occasions at once. It’s Baisakhi, Punjab’s harvest festival and Punjabi New Year, historically linked to the founding of the Khalsa Panth in 1699. It’s also Mesha Sankranti, the moment the sun moves from Pisces into Aries — the Sankranti itself occurs on the evening of April 13, with the Punya Kaal (the auspicious window for holy baths and charity) observed the following morning, which is why April 14 is treated as the main day. And it’s Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Jayanti, a national holiday honouring the chief architect of the Indian Constitution.
Sita Navami and Narasimha Jayanti
Sita Navami, on Saturday, April 25, marks the appearance of Goddess Sita, the consort of Lord Rama, and is observed with fasting, Ramayana recitation, and prayers for marital harmony. Narasimha Jayanti, on Thursday, April 30, closes out the month, commemorating Lord Vishnu’s half-man, half-lion incarnation, who appeared to protect his devotee Prahlad and restore dharma. Devotees observing this fast typically follow rules similar to an Ekadashi vrat, breaking their fast the following morning.
Vivah Muhurat in April 2026
Wedding planning in April splits into two very different halves. The first two weeks (April 1 to April 13) remain under Kharmas, when the sun is still in Pisces, and weddings are traditionally avoided during this stretch.
Once Kharmas ends on April 14, favourable dates open up quickly. April 19, Akshaya Tritiya, is the standout date of the month and one of the busiest wedding days on the entire Hindu calendar. Several more strong Muhurats follow in the last week of April as well. As always, an auspicious window on the calendar is a starting point — the final date should be confirmed against both partners’ Kundali, Rashi, and Gun Milan with a qualified pandit or astrologer.
Reading the Panchang Beyond Festival Names
A Panchang isn’t only useful for major festivals — it also guides everyday decisions such as which day suits starting a business, buying a vehicle, or beginning a journey. Each date carries its own Tithi, Nakshatra, and Choghadiya (auspicious time blocks), and reading these together gives a fuller picture than the festival name alone. If you’re using a printed Panchang, check the Rahu Kaal and Choghadiya columns for your own city, since these are usually listed separately from the national festival table.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.1 When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2026?
Akshaya Tritiya falls on Sunday, April 19, 2026, and is considered a self-auspicious day for weddings, gold purchases, and new beginnings.
Q.2 When does Kharmas end in 2026?
Kharmas ends on April 14, 2026, when the sun enters Aries during Mesha Sankranti, reopening the wedding season.
Q.3 Are wedding Muhurats available throughout April 2026?
Only from April 14 onward, once Kharmas ends. The first two weeks of the month remain restricted. Akshaya Tritiya on April 19 is the month’s most sought-after date.
Q.4 When is Hanuman Jayanti in April 2026?
Hanuman Jayanti falls on Thursday, April 2, 2026, coinciding with Chaitra Purnima.