Hanuman Jayanti 2026 — Lucknow
Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman. Most of North India observes it on Chaitra Purnima; Telugu, Kannada and Tamil traditions celebrate on other dates later in the year.
In 2026, Hanuman Jayanti is on Thursday, 2 April 2026.
- Purnima begins: 1 Apr 2026, 7:06 AM
- Purnima ends: 2 Apr 2026, 7:42 AM
Date and timings for Lucknow.
How the date is fixed
Hanuman Jayanti falls on Purnima of Chaitra. The day is decided by the tithi prevailing at sunrise (udaya tithi). When the tithi touches that time on two days, the day it covers more is used.
Calculated for Lucknow. 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
Devotees visit Hanuman temples from early morning, recite the Hanuman Chalisa and Sundar Kand, offer sindoor and jasmine oil, and distribute prasad of boondi or laddoos.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2026?
In 2026, Hanuman Jayanti is on Thursday, 2 April 2026. (Lucknow)
Why do calendars sometimes show different dates for Hanuman Jayanti?
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.