Hanuman Jayanti 2026 – Date
Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) in 2026 falls on Tuesday 12 May 2026 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST).
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
| Cities | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Telangana, India | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh, India | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh, India | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh, India | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka, India | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, India | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra, India | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Delhi | Delhi, India | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Los Angeles | California, USA | Monday 11 May 2026 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | California, USA | Monday 11 May 2026 |
| Chicago | Illinois, USA | Monday 11 May 2026 |
| Dallas | Texas, USA | Monday 11 May 2026 |
| New York | New York, USA | Monday 11 May 2026 |
| Atlanta | Georgia, USA | Monday 11 May 2026 |
| London | United Kingdom | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Sydney | Australia | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Tuesday 12 May 2026 |
Different date in: Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Atlanta — the tithi is judged against each city's own sunrise and local time (daylight saving included), so the day can shift for cities west of 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.
Related
- Nrusimha Jayanti – Thursday 30 April 2026
- Buddha Pournami (Vaishakha Pournami) – Friday 1 May 2026
- Vata Savitri Vratam – Saturday 16 May 2026
- Adhika Jyeshtha Masam begins – Sunday 17 May 2026
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