Akshaya Tritiya 2026
Akshaya Tritiya, the third day of the bright fortnight of Vaishakha, is believed to give "imperishable" (akshaya) results to good deeds. It is considered so auspicious that many begin new ventures or marriages on it without a separate muhurat.
In 2026, Akshaya Tritiya is on Sunday, 19 April 2026.
- Puja muhurat (forenoon): 19 Apr 2026, 10:49 AM to 12:20 PM
- Shukla Tritiya begins: 19 Apr 2026, 10:49 AM
- Shukla Tritiya ends: 20 Apr 2026, 7:28 AM
Date and timings for New Delhi.
How the date is fixed
Akshaya Tritiya falls on Shukla Tritiya of Vaishakha. The day is decided by the tithi prevailing in the forenoon (purvahna, sunrise to midday). When the tithi touches that time on two days, the day it covers more is used.
Calculated for New Delhi. Festival dates can differ by a day between cities and between regional traditions; your family priest's panchang has the final word.
How it is celebrated
People worship Vishnu and Lakshmi, give charity — water pots, grain, clothes — and many buy gold or start new work. It is also observed as Parashurama Jayanti.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2026?
In 2026, Akshaya Tritiya is on Sunday, 19 April 2026. (New Delhi)
Why do calendars sometimes show different dates for Akshaya Tritiya?
Hindu festivals follow the lunar tithi, which begins and ends at different clock times. Each festival has a rule about which part of the day the tithi must cover — sunrise, midday, dusk or midnight. When the tithi straddles two days, calendars that apply the rule for a different city, or a different tradition, can land on different days. We show the rule we used and the tithi timings so you can check.