Hindu Calendar April 2026

April 2026 spans the Chaitra and Vaishakha months (purnimanta). Tithi and nakshatra are as at sunrise in New Delhi.

Festivals in April 2026

The calendar is the same for everyone. Your months are not.

The 12 Months Forecast follows Saturn, Jupiter and Rahu-Ketu through your own birth chart, month by month, with the auspicious windows and caution periods for you.

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Ekadashi, Purnima and Amavasya in April 2026

  • Thursday, 2 April 2026 Chaitra Purnima
    Purnima begins 7:07 AM, 1 Apr · Purnima ends 7:42 AM, 2 Apr
  • Monday, 13 April 2026 Varuthini Ekadashi
    Ekadashi begins 1:17 AM, 13 Apr · Ekadashi ends 1:09 AM, 14 Apr
  • Friday, 17 April 2026 Vaishakha Amavasya
    Amavasya begins 8:12 PM, 16 Apr · Amavasya ends 5:22 PM, 17 Apr
  • Monday, 27 April 2026 Mohini Ekadashi
    Ekadashi begins 6:07 PM, 26 Apr · Ekadashi ends 6:16 PM, 27 Apr

Daily tithi, April 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Amavasya in April 2026?

Friday, 17 April 2026.

When is Purnima in April 2026?

Thursday, 2 April 2026.

When is Ekadashi in April 2026?

Varuthini Ekadashi on Monday, 13 April 2026; Mohini Ekadashi on Monday, 27 April 2026.