April 2026 brings Vaishakh Month: Full list of important festivals, vrats and shubh muhurats

The holy month of Vaishakh will begin on April 3, 2026. Hindus think that this is one of the best times of the year to get closer to God. Vaishakh is an important time in religious texts because it is about devotion, giving, and doing good deeds (punya karma). Astrologers say that this month will be even better because of a number of big festivals and important planetary movements that will bring money, success, and good change.
Significance of the festivals

April 2 is Hanuman Jayanti

People celebrate this day as the day Lord Hanuman was born. It means being strong, devoted, and having faith that never wavers. People who follow Hanuman fast, go to temples, and say the Hanuman Chalisa to keep bad things from happening to them and give them the strength to get through hard times.

Baisakhi and Mesh Sankranti (April 14)

The Khalsa Panth was started on Baisakhi, which is the harvest festival in Punjab. Be thankful and enjoy your money. Mesh Sankranti is a holiday that many people celebrate at the beginning of the new year. The Sun is now in Aries. People think that today is a good day to donate money to a good cause, take a holy dip, and start over.

April 19 is Akshaya Tritiya

Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most important days in Hindu culture. "Akshaya" means "never-ending" or "always," and it has to do with the gods Lakshmi and Vishnu. People believe that any good deeds, investments, or donations made on this day will bring them good luck and success for the rest of their lives.

Ganga Saptami will take place on April 23

Today is a day to honor the holy river Ganga as it returns to Earth. People who believe in the Ganges take holy baths in it and do rituals to get rid of their sins, become pure, and ask for blessings to help them grow spiritually.

April 24 is Baglamukhi Jayanti

This day is for honoring Goddess Baglamukhi, who is one of the ten Mahavidyas. This is important for keeping bad energy and enemies away. People say special prayers and do rituals to get stronger, win, and take charge of their problems.

April 25 is Sita Navami

This holiday is to celebrate the birth of Goddess Sita. She stands for strength, loyalty, and purity. On this day, married women often fast to pray for their families, their marriages, and the good things that come with having the right partner.

Mohini Ekadashi will be on April 27

This Ekadashi is linked to Lord Vishnu's Mohini form. People think that it frees them from their past sins and gives them freedom in the spiritual world. People say that not eating and praying on this day will make them feel better and get God's favor.

April 30 is Narasimha Jayanti

This is the first time that Lord Narasimha, who is both a man and a lion, came. It means that good has won over evil, and those who follow it are safe from fear and wrong.

A great time for weddings and new businesses

April 15, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28, and 29 are all good days to get married in 2026.

People say that Akshaya Tritiya, which falls on April 19, is the best day to start a new business, buy gold, or invest.