Fasts and festivals will come every other day in the month of April, see the complete list

The month of April 2026 is going to be very special from the religious and cultural point of view because during this time some big festival will be celebrated in almost every part of the country. With the onset of summer, this month is bringing with it a confluence of devotion, joy and traditions that will color the entire atmosphere in spiritual colors. In this month, not only the big festivals of Hindu religion like Hanuman Janmotsav and Akshaya Tritiya will come, but important days like Baisakhi, Good Friday and Easter will also be celebrated with full enthusiasm.

According to the movement of stars, this time is also considered very auspicious because Sun God will enter his exalted sign Aries, due to which many special auspicious times will be created for auspicious works. From the holy bath of Chaitra Purnima to Ekadashi of Vaishakh month, this entire month will be spent with reverence and faith.

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Major fasts and festivals of April 2026

According to the Hindu calendar, the month of Vaishakh will begin in this month. Along with this, many big festivals of Sikh, Buddhist and Christian communities will also be celebrated with full devotion. With the information given below, you can plan your entire month and know which auspicious day is falling on which date.

Hanuman Jayanti and Chaitra Purnima (2 April)

The first big festival of the month of April is Hanuman Jayanti. This day is celebrated as the birthday of Bajrangbali. Besides, this day is also the full moon day of Chaitra month, which has great importance in Hindu religion and people also recite the story of Lord Satyanarayan at home on this day.

Beginning of Vaishakh month (3 April)

According to the Hindu calendar, the holy month of Vaishakh is starting from 3rd April. In old texts, this month is also called Madhava month, in which worshiping Lord Vishnu and giving water to the thirsty or donating water is considered a very virtuous act.

Good Friday (3 April)

Good Friday, the holy day of Christian society, is also falling on this day. This day is celebrated in memory of the sacrifice of Lord Jesus Christ and special prayers are offered in the church.

Easter Sunday (5 April)

Easter Sunday is celebrated on the first Sunday after Good Friday. It is believed that on this day Lord Jesus Christ was resurrected, hence this day is considered a symbol of happiness and the beginning of a new life.

Varuthini Ekadashi (April 13)

Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh month is called Varuthini Ekadashi. Fast is observed on this day to get respect and happiness and good fortune in the society. It is said that by observing this fast, one gets as much virtue as donating a girl.

Baisakhi and Aries Sankranti (14 April)

14th April is a very special day because on this day Sun God will go to Aries. This Baisakhi is celebrated with great pomp in Punjab and Haryana. This festival symbolizes the joy of new harvest and prosperity in the home.

Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti (14 April)

The birth anniversary of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar, who drafted the Constitution, will also be celebrated on this day. Different programs are organized all over India remembering his huge contribution towards the country.

Bengali New Year and Bohag Bihu (15 April)

New Year starts in Bengal on 15th April which is called ‘Pohela Boishakh’. In Assam, the celebration of ‘Bohag Bihu’ begins from this day, which is the biggest and main folk festival there.

Akshaya Tritiya and Parshuram Jayanti (19 April)

Akshaya Tritiya is considered one of the most auspicious days of the year for buying gold and starting new work. It is believed that any good work done on this day never ends, it always gets its fruits. On this day, Lord Parashuram’s birthday is also celebrated with great enthusiasm.

Ganga Saptami (23 April)

According to religious stories, on this day Mother Ganga came down from heaven in the hair of Lord Shiva, hence it is called Ganga Saptami. The importance of bathing in river Ganga increases a lot on this day.

Sita Navami (25 April)

The day of Mother Sita’s arrival on earth is celebrated as Sita Navami. This day is very important for married women, who perform special prayers on this day for the happiness, peace and long life of their family.

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Mohini Ekadashi (27 April)

Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month is called Mohini Ekadashi. According to mythology, when nectar came out from the churning of the ocean, Lord Vishnu took the beautiful form of ‘Mohini’ on this day to protect it.

Narasimha Jayanti (30 April)

The birth anniversary of Narasimha incarnation of Lord Vishnu will be celebrated on the last day of the month. This day reminds us that God definitely protects his devotees and in the end good always triumphs over evil.