Hanuman Jayanti 2026 Date: Tuesday, 12 May
Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) in 2026 falls on Tuesday 12 May 2026 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST). Bahula Dasami: 11 May 3:25 PM – 12 May 2:52 PM IST. In the USA: Monday 11 May 2026; tithi Mon 11 May 5:55 AM – Tue 12 May 5:22 AM EDT (2:55 AM – 2:22 AM PDT). In the UK: Tuesday 12 May 2026. Also called Hanumath Jayanthi.
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In the Telugu states Hanuman Jayanti is observed on Vaishakha Bahula Dasami, at the end of a 41-day Hanumad Deeksha that starts on Chaitra Pournami (the day North India keeps as Hanuman Jayanti). Devotees in saffron complete the deeksha at Kondagattu, Bhadrachalam or their local Anjaneya temple with tamalapaku puja and vada mala.
Tithi timing
Bahula Dasami begins 11 May 2026 at 3:25 PM IST and ends 12 May 2026 at 2:52 PM IST.
How the date is decided
Telugu states: Vaishakha bahula dasami (41 days after Chaitra pournami). North India keeps Chaitra pournami.
Date by city
| Country | Cities | Date |
|---|---|---|
| USA | all 89 cities | Monday 11 May 2026 |
| India | all 67 cities | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| United Kingdom | all 13 cities | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Canada | all 11 cities | Monday 11 May 2026 |
| Australia | all 6 cities | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| New Zealand | all 3 cities | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Ireland | Dublin | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur, Penang (George Town) | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| UAE | all 3 cities | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Qatar | Doha | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Saudi Arabia | all 3 cities | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Kuwait | Kuwait City | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Oman | Muscat | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Bahrain | Manama | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Germany | all 5 cities | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam, Eindhoven | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Sweden | Stockholm | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| South Africa | Johannesburg, Durban | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Mauritius | Port Louis | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Fiji | Suva | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
Different date in 100 of 215 cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Atlanta, Irving, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Coppell, Fort Worth and 88 more — the tithi is judged against each city's own sunrise and local time (daylight saving included), so the day can shift for cities far from India.
FAQ
When is Hanuman Jayanti in 2026?
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 is on Tuesday 12 May 2026 in India (Hyderabad, IST). In Los Angeles it is on Monday 11 May 2026.
Which tithi is Hanuman Jayanti?
Bahula Dasami of Vaishakha masa (amanta).
How is the date of Hanuman Jayanti decided?
Telugu states: Vaishakha bahula dasami (41 days after Chaitra pournami). North India keeps Chaitra pournami.
What day of the week is Hanuman Jayanti 2026?
Tuesday.
What else is Hanuman Jayanti called?
Hanuman Jayanti is also called Hanumath Jayanthi.
When is Hanuman Jayanti 2026 in the USA?
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 is on Monday 11 May 2026 in all 89 US cities on this site (India: 12 May 2026).
Stotras commonly recited
Full text in Telugu: Hanuman Chalisa · all stotras
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