Festival calendar
Hanuman Jayanti 2026: date and how it is observed
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 is on Thursday, 2 April 2026.
Date
Thursday, 2 April 2026
Tithi
Chaitra Purnima (observed on other dates in some regions)
About Hanuman Jayanti
Hanuman Jayanti marks the birth of Lord Hanuman, the devoted servant of Rama and a symbol of strength and fearlessness. In most of north India it falls on Chaitra Purnima, and some regions observe it on other dates.
How Hanuman Jayanti is observed
- Recite the Hanuman Chalisa and the Bajrang Baan.
- Offer sindoor, red flowers and boondi or laddu.
- Visit a Hanuman temple and sing the aarti.
Stotras to read
- Hanuman ChalisaThe Hanuman Chalisa is a 40-verse devotional hymn composed by the legendary poet Tulsidas in praise of Lord Hanuman. Recited by millions daily, it is believed to remove obstacles, bestow strength, and protect from negative planetary influences.
- Bajrang BaanThe Bajrang Baan is a very powerful devotional hymn directed to Lord Hanuman. Recited to seek urgent protection, ward off negative energies, and overcome deep fears, it invokes Hanuman through a solemn oath in the name of Lord Rama.
- Hanuman Ji Ki Aarti (Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki)The traditional devotional aarti dedicated to Lord Hanuman, praising his immense strength, devotion to Lord Rama, and his role as the savior of all suffering.
- Sankat Mochan Hanuman AshtakThe Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak is a beautiful eight-verse devotional hymn composed by Goswami Tulsidas. Each verse recounts a major crisis from the Ramayana that was resolved by Lord Hanuman's swift intervention, demonstrating why he is known as the ultimate redeemer of distress.
More festivals in 2026
- Lohri
- Makar Sankranti
- Vasant Panchami
- Maha Shivratri
- Holi
- Ugadi & Gudi Padwa
- Ram Navami
- Jagannath Rath Yatra
- Guru Purnima
- Raksha Bandhan
- Krishna Janmashtami
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Sharad Navratri
- Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
- Sharad Purnima
- Karwa Chauth
- Dhanteras
- Govardhan Puja
- Bhai Dooj
- Chhath Puja
- Dev Uthani Ekadashi
- Kartik Purnima
- Diwali (Deepavali)
Dates are for New Delhi, calculated and checked against published panchangs. When a tithi spans two days or a region follows a different rule, a festival can fall a day earlier or later. For the exact muhurat in your city, check the local panchang.
Frequently asked questions
When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2026?
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 is on Thursday, 2 April 2026. The dates are for New Delhi.
Which tithi is Hanuman Jayanti celebrated on?
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on Chaitra Purnima (observed on other dates in some regions). This follows the North Indian (Purnimanta) calendar.
Why is Hanuman Jayanti celebrated?
Hanuman Jayanti marks the birth of Lord Hanuman, the devoted servant of Rama and a symbol of strength and fearlessness. In most of north India it falls on Chaitra Purnima, and some regions observe it on other dates.
Can the date of Hanuman Jayanti differ in my city?
Yes. When a tithi spans two days, or a region follows a different rule, a festival can fall a day earlier or later. For the exact muhurat of the puja, check the panchang for your city.
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