Hindu calendar
Hindu calendar May 2026: festivals, vrat and auspicious days
Every festival, fast and auspicious day in May 2026, computed from the Sun and Moon. Hindu months: Vaishakha and Jyeshtha. Festivals this month: 1.
- Ekadashi
- 13 May and 26 May
- Purnima
- 1 May and 31 May
- Amavasya
- 16 May
- Pradosh
- 14 May and 28 May
- Sankashti
- 5 May
Day by day in May
| 1 May Fri | Buddha Purnima Purnima · Vaishakha |
| 5 May Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi |
| 13 May Wed | Krishna Ekadashi · Vaishakha |
| 14 May Thu | Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) |
| 15 May Fri | Sun enters Vrishabha |
| 16 May Sat | Amavasya · Vaishakha |
| 26 May Tue | Shukla Ekadashi · Jyeshtha |
| 28 May Thu | Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) |
| 31 May Sun | Purnima · Jyeshtha |
Shubh muhurat in May
Marriage (vivah): 1 May, 3 May and 6 May · Vivah muhurat 2026
Griha pravesh: no strong dates this month · Griha pravesh muhurat 2026
Times are for New Delhi. The date and muhurat for other cities are below.
See every festival and vrat of the year for your own city.
Open the calendarFrequently asked questions
Which festivals are in May 2026?
Festivals in May 2026: Buddha Purnima.
When is Ekadashi in May 2026?
Ekadashi falls on 13 May and 26 May.
When are Purnima and Amavasya in May 2026?
Purnima: 1 May and 31 May. Amavasya: 16 May.