April 2026 brings Vaishakh Month: Full list of important festivals, vrats and shubh muhurats
April will bring the holy Vaishakh period , which is very important in Hindu culture. During this time, many important fasts and festivals will take place, such as Akshaya Tritiya , Hanuman Jayanti, Ganga Saptami, Baglamukhi Jayanti, Sita Navami, Narasimha Jayanti, and Baisakhi. Astrologers think that the movement of four major planets during this time will bring good things, wealth, and success.
Vaishakh Month: Duration and SignificanceVaishakh, the holy month, will begin on April 3, 2026. It is one of the most auspicious times in Hindu tradition. The scriptures say that Vaishakh is the most spiritually important month. Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most important days of the year because any शुभ कर्म (good deeds) done on this day are thought to bring lasting benefits.
List of auspicious days in April including festivalsApril 2: Hanuman Jayanti, Chaitra Purnima Vrat
April 3: Beginning of Vaishakh Month
April 5: Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi, Badi Chaturthi
April 9: Masik Krishna Janmashtami
April 10: Kalashtami
April 13: Varuthini Ekadashi, Vallabhacharya Jayanti, Panchak Begins
April 14: Mesh Sankranti, Baisakhi
April 15: Budh Pradosh Vrat, Masik Shivratri
April 17: Vaishakh Amavasya
April 19: Akshaya Tritiya, Parashuram Jayanti, Treta Yuga Day
April 20: Matangi Jayanti, Rohini Vrat, Sankarshan Chaturthi
April 21: Shankaracharya Jayanti, Surdas Jayanti
April 22: Ramanuja Jayanti, Skanda Shashthi
April 23: Ganga Saptami
April 24: Baglamukhi Jayanti, Masik Durga Ashtami
April 25: Sita Navami
April 27: Mohini Ekadashi, Siddhilakshmi Jayanti, Thrissur Pooram
April 28: Bhaum Pradosh Vrat, Parashuram Dwadashi
April 30: Narasimha Jayanti, Chhinnamasta Jayanti
Best dates for marriage in AprilAfter Kharmas ends on April 14, good things like weddings and ceremonies will start up again. April 15, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28, and 29 are good days for weddings in April 2026.
The best days to start over and investPeople think that Akshaya Tritiya is one of the best days to buy gold, silver, property, or cars, as well as start new businesses. April 19, 2026, is the date, which makes it a great day for investments, housewarmings, and starting a business.
Pushya Nakshatra GuruThis month will also see the rare and very lucky Guru Pushya Nakshatra . People think that starting new businesses or buying things during this time will bring Goddess Lakshmi's blessings. People who miss Akshaya Tritiya can still have good luck on April 23 and 24.
Transits of planets in April 2026In April, several important movements of planets will happen:
April 2: Mars transits into Pisces
April 11: Mercury transits into Pisces
April 14: Sun transits into Aries
April 19: Venus transits into Taurus
April 30: Mercury transits into Aries
Vaishakh Month: Duration and SignificanceVaishakh, the holy month, will begin on April 3, 2026. It is one of the most auspicious times in Hindu tradition. The scriptures say that Vaishakh is the most spiritually important month. Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most important days of the year because any शुभ कर्म (good deeds) done on this day are thought to bring lasting benefits.
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List of auspicious days in April including festivalsApril 2: Hanuman Jayanti, Chaitra Purnima Vrat
April 3: Beginning of Vaishakh Month
April 5: Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi, Badi Chaturthi
April 9: Masik Krishna Janmashtami
April 10: Kalashtami
April 13: Varuthini Ekadashi, Vallabhacharya Jayanti, Panchak Begins
April 14: Mesh Sankranti, Baisakhi
April 15: Budh Pradosh Vrat, Masik Shivratri
April 17: Vaishakh Amavasya
April 19: Akshaya Tritiya, Parashuram Jayanti, Treta Yuga Day
April 20: Matangi Jayanti, Rohini Vrat, Sankarshan Chaturthi
April 21: Shankaracharya Jayanti, Surdas Jayanti
April 22: Ramanuja Jayanti, Skanda Shashthi
April 23: Ganga Saptami
April 24: Baglamukhi Jayanti, Masik Durga Ashtami
April 25: Sita Navami
April 27: Mohini Ekadashi, Siddhilakshmi Jayanti, Thrissur Pooram
April 28: Bhaum Pradosh Vrat, Parashuram Dwadashi
April 30: Narasimha Jayanti, Chhinnamasta Jayanti
Best dates for marriage in AprilAfter Kharmas ends on April 14, good things like weddings and ceremonies will start up again. April 15, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28, and 29 are good days for weddings in April 2026.
The best days to start over and investPeople think that Akshaya Tritiya is one of the best days to buy gold, silver, property, or cars, as well as start new businesses. April 19, 2026, is the date, which makes it a great day for investments, housewarmings, and starting a business.
Pushya Nakshatra GuruThis month will also see the rare and very lucky Guru Pushya Nakshatra . People think that starting new businesses or buying things during this time will bring Goddess Lakshmi's blessings. People who miss Akshaya Tritiya can still have good luck on April 23 and 24.
Transits of planets in April 2026In April, several important movements of planets will happen:
April 2: Mars transits into Pisces
April 11: Mercury transits into Pisces
April 14: Sun transits into Aries
April 19: Venus transits into Taurus
April 30: Mercury transits into Aries
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