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May 2026 Panchang Calendar
Daily tithi, nakshatra, festivals, vrats and auspicious muhurat for May 2026.
In short
May 2026 has 16 festivals & observances, with Amavasya (new moon) on May 16 and Purnima (full moon) on May 1. The calendar below shows every day's tithi and nakshatra for India (IST) — tap any date for its full panchangam.
Each day shows the tithi & nakshatra at sunrise (India, IST · Hyderabad reference). A regional calendar may differ by a day when a tithi spans or skips a sunrise.
Festivals & observances in May 2026
Vrats & fasting days in May 2026
About the May 2026 panchang
This is the Hindu calendar for May 2026, showing the panchang for each day — the tithi (lunar day) and nakshatra (star) at sunrise, along with festivals, vrats and fasting days. All timings are for India (IST), using Hyderabad as the reference city.
Most Hindu observances follow the tithi rather than the English date, so a festival or vrat can shift by a day between regions when a tithi spans or skips a sunrise. Tap any date to open its complete panchangam — sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kalam, Abhijit Muhurat, yoga and karana.
Planning a ceremony this month? See our muhurat pages for the auspicious dates for weddings, housewarming, vehicle purchase and more.
How this is calculated
Timings are computed with the Drik (observational) method using the Lahiri (Chitra-paksha) ayanamsha, for India (IST) with Hyderabad as the reference location. Sunrise- and sunset-based windows — Rahu Kalam, Choghadiya and the muhurtas — are derived from the day's actual sunrise and sunset, so they shift a few minutes by city.
FAQ — May 2026
How many festivals are there in May 2026?
There are 16 festivals and observances in May 2026 — from major festivals to vrat and shraddha days, all highlighted in the calendar above. Each is listed with its tithi and links to its full details.
When is Amavasya and Purnima in May 2026?
Amavasya (new moon) is on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Purnima (full moon) is on Friday, May 1, 2026. (India, IST.)
What are the Ekadashi dates in May 2026?
Ekadashi falls on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 and Tuesday, May 26, 2026 and Wednesday, May 27, 2026 in May 2026 (India, IST). Tap the date for its Parana (fast-breaking) time.
What is the tithi today in May 2026?
Each cell in the calendar above shows that day's tithi (lunar day) and nakshatra for India (IST). Tap any date to open the full panchangam with sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kalam and muhurat.
Which are the auspicious days in May 2026?
Auspicious days depend on the ceremony. See our muhurat pages for wedding, griha pravesh, vehicle and business dates, computed from the panchang for the whole year.
