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Hindu Festivals, Observances & Vrats in May 2026New Delhi

26 festivals, observances and vrats with city-specific timings

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Buddha Purnima

May 1

Full moon day, auspicious for prayers, meditation, and spiritual practices.

Chandra (Moon), Various
Purnima
lunar

International Workers' Day

May 1

Auspicious observance day observed regionally with simple prayers and charity.

null
lunar
observance

Vaishakha Purnima

May 1

Full moon day, auspicious for prayers, meditation, and spiritual practices.

Chandra (Moon), Various
Purnima
lunar

World Laughter Day

May 1

Auspicious observance day observed regionally with simple prayers and charity.

null
lunar
observance

Mother's Day

May 2

Auspicious observance day observed regionally with simple prayers and charity.

null
lunar
observance

Narada Jayanti

May 2

Cultural celebration observed across regions with joy and devotion.

Pratipada
lunar
celebration

Ramanuja Jayanti

May 2

Auspicious observance day observed regionally with simple prayers and charity.

null
lunar
observance

Ekadanta Sankashti

May 5

Fasting day for spiritual discipline and devotion.

Various
Chaturthi
lunar
vrat

Ekadanta Sankashti

May 6

Fasting day for spiritual discipline and devotion.

Various
Chaturthi
lunar
vrat

Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti

May 7

Auspicious observance day observed regionally with simple prayers and charity.

null
lunar
observance

Kalashtami

May 9
Fast

Fasting day for spiritual discipline and devotion.

Various
Ashtami
lunar
vrat

Kalashtami

May 10
Fast

Fasting day for spiritual discipline and devotion.

Various
Ashtami
lunar
vrat

Apara Ekadashi

May 13
Fast

Sacred fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, occurring twice monthly on the 11th lunar day.

Lord Vishnu
Ekadashi
lunar

Pradosh Vrat

May 14
Fast

Lord Shiva fasting day on Trayodashi (13th lunar day). Evening worship most auspicious.

Lord Shiva
Trayodashi
lunar

Vrishabha Sankranti

May 14

Monthly solar transition marking sun's movement through zodiac signs. Auspicious for donations.

Surya (Sun God)
null
solar

Masik Shivratri

May 15
Fast

Monthly Shivratri fast. Quiet evening worship of Lord Shiva during Nishita Kaal.

Lord Shiva
Chaturdashi
lunar
vrat

Vrishabha Sankranti

May 15

Monthly solar transition marking sun's movement through zodiac signs. Auspicious for donations.

Surya (Sun God)
Trayodashi
solar

Jyeshtha Amavasya

May 16

New moon day, significant for ancestral worship and spiritual practices.

Ancestors (Pitru)
Amavasya
lunar

Masik Shivratri

May 16
Fast

Monthly Shivratri fast. Quiet evening worship of Lord Shiva during Nishita Kaal.

Lord Shiva
Chaturdashi
lunar
vrat

Shani Jayanti

May 16

Auspicious observance day observed regionally with simple prayers and charity.

Amavasya
lunar
observance

Vat Savitri Vrat

May 16
Fast

Fasting day for spiritual discipline and devotion.

Various
Amavasya
lunar
vrat

Masik Durgashtami

May 23
Fast

Fasting day for spiritual discipline and devotion.

Various
Ashtami
lunar
vrat

Masik Durgashtami

May 24
Fast

Fasting day for spiritual discipline and devotion.

Various
Ashtami
lunar
vrat

Pradosh Vrat

May 28
Fast

Lord Shiva fasting day on Trayodashi (13th lunar day). Evening worship most auspicious.

Lord Shiva
Trayodashi
lunar

Mother's Day

May 31

Auspicious observance day observed regionally with simple prayers and charity.

null
lunar
observance

World No Tobacco Day

May 31

Auspicious observance day observed regionally with simple prayers and charity.

null
lunar
observance

May 2026 packs 0 major observances in New Delhi, plus 6 fasting days. Check specific dates early if you're coordinating family gatherings or travel.

Times calculated for New Delhi. Observances may vary by family tradition and regional custom.