Kalnirnay May 2026 Marathi Calendar: Festivals, Muhurat & Tithi Details
Marathi Months: Vaishakha – Adhik Jyeshtha (वैशाख / अधिक ज्येष्ठ) | Shaka Samvat: 1948 (शके १९४८)
May 2026 Panchang Overview
According to the Kalnirnay Panchang, May 2026 begins on Vaishakha Purnima and concludes on Adhik Jyeshtha Purnima. Notably, this year includes an Adhik Masa (अधिक महिना / मलमास) in the month of Jyeshtha. The month features major celebrations and observances such as Buddha Purnima, Maharashtra Din, Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi, Bakrid (Eid-ul-Adha), Guru Pushyamrut Yoga, and Maharana Pratap Jayanti.
Important Festivals, Events & Holidays in May 2026
| Date | Day | Tithi | Festivals / Events / Observances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | Fri | Vaishakha Purnima | Buddha Purnima (बुद्धपौर्णिमा), Kurma Jayanti, Maharashtra Din (महाराष्ट्र दिन), Marathi Rajbhasha Din, International Workers’ Day, Pushtipati Vinayak Jayanti, Vaishakha Snan Ends, Purnima Ends (10:52 PM) |
| 02 May | Sat | Vaishakha Kri. 1 | Narada Jayanti |
| 05 May | Tue | Vaishakha Kri. 4 | Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi (Moonrise: 10:19 PM) |
| 08 May | Fri | Vaishakha Kri. 6 | Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti, World Red Cross Day |
| 09 May | Sat | Vaishakha Kri. 7 | Kalashtami, Dhanishta Navakarmarambha (Night 11:23 PM), Maharana Pratap Jayanti (Date-wise) |
| 12 May | Tue | Vaishakha Kri. 10 | Parsi Dai Month Begins |
| 13 May | Wed | Vaishakha Kri. 11 | Apara Ekadashi |
| 14 May | Thu | Vaishakha Kri. 12 | Pradosh, Dharmaveer Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Jayanti (Date-wise) |
| 15 May | Fri | Vaishakha Kri. 13/14 | Shivratri, Agasti Lop |
| 16 May | Sat | Vaishakha Amavasya | Darsha Amavasya, Bhavuka Amavasya, Shanaishchar Jayanti (शनैश्वर जयंती) |
| 17 May | Sun | Adhik Jyeshtha Shu. 1 | Chandra Darshan Karidin, Ganga Dussehra Begins, Purushottam / Adhik Jyeshtha Masa Begins |
| 18 May | Mon | Adhik Jyeshtha Shu. 2 | Dhanishta Navak Samapti (Morning 11:32 AM), Muslim Zilhej Month Begins |
| 19 May | Tue | Adhik Jyeshtha Shu. 3 | Vinayaka Chaturthi (Angarak Yoga) |
| 21 May | Thu | Adhik Jyeshtha Shu. 5 | Guru Pushyamrut Yoga (Morning 05:05 AM to next morning 02:49 AM) |
| 22 May | Fri | Adhik Jyeshtha Shu. 6/7 | Indian Jyeshtha Masa Begins, Jarasandh Diti, Shavuot (Jewish) |
| 23 May | Sat | Adhik Jyeshtha Shu. 8 | Durgashtami |
| 25 May | Mon | Adhik Jyeshtha Shu. 10 | Ganga Dussehra Ends, Gangavatarana |
| 27 May | Wed | Adhik Jyeshtha Shu. 11 | Kamala Ekadashi (कमला एकादशी), Bakrid (बकरीद) |
| 28 May | Thu | Adhik Jyeshtha Shu. 12 | Pradosh, Swatantryaveer Savarkar Jayanti |
| 30 May | Sat | Adhik Jyeshtha Shu. 14 | Goa Statehood Day, Purnima Begins (Morning 11:57 AM) |
| 31 May | Sun | Adhik Jyeshtha Purnima | Adhik Jyeshtha Purnima (Ends: 02:14 PM), Ahilyabai Holkar Jayanti (Date-wise) |
Auspicious Days & Muhurat in May 2026 (Shubh Divas)
General auspicious days (Shubh Divas) marked in the Kalnirnay calendar for planning ceremonies and events:
- 03 May (Sun): Auspicious Day (Until 07:09 PM)
- 04 May (Mon): Auspicious Day (Until 09:57 PM)
- 08 May (Fri): Auspicious Day (Until 12:21 PM)
- 09 May (Sat): Auspicious Day (All Day)
- 10 May (Sun): Auspicious Day (All Day)
- 11 May (Mon): Auspicious Day (All Day)
- 13 May (Wed): Auspicious Day (All Day)
- 18 May (Mon): Auspicious Day (All Day)
- 20 May (Wed): Auspicious Day (Until 11:04 PM)
- 21 May (Thu): Auspicious Day (All Day)
- 25 May (Mon): Auspicious Day (All Day)
- 28 May (Thu): Auspicious Day (All Day)
- 29 May (Fri): Auspicious Day (Until 10:37 PM)
Key Highlights of May 2026
- Adhik Masa (Purushottam Masa): The intercalary month of Adhik Jyeshtha commences on Sunday, 17 May 2026, creating a spiritually significant period dedicated to Lord Vishnu and charitable deeds.
- Buddha Purnima & Maharashtra Din: Observed together on Friday, 1 May 2026.
- Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi: Occurs on Tuesday, 5 May 2026 (Moonrise at 10:19 PM).
- Guru Pushyamrut Yoga: A highly auspicious alignment takes place throughout Thursday, 21 May 2026 (from 05:05 AM until 02:49 AM past midnight).
- Bakrid & Kamala Ekadashi: Celebrated on Wednesday, 27 May 2026.
Kalnirnay 2026 All Month Calendar
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