Adi Sankara Jayanti 2026 Date: Tuesday, 21 April
Adi Sankara Jayanti in 2026 falls on Tuesday 21 April 2026 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST). Sukla Panchami: 21 Apr 4:15 AM – 22 Apr 1:20 AM IST. In the USA: Tuesday 21 April 2026; tithi Mon 20 Apr 6:45 PM – Tue 21 Apr 3:50 PM EDT (3:45 PM – 12:50 PM PDT). In the UK: Tuesday 21 April 2026.
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Adi Sankara Jayanti, Vaishakha Sukla Panchami, remembers the birth of Sankaracharya at Kaladi, the philosopher of Advaita who established the four amnaya mathas and composed the stotras (Bhaja Govindam, Soundarya Lahari, Kanakadhara) still sung in Telugu homes. Mathas and Sanskrit colleges hold paduka puja and recitations.
Tithi timing
Sukla Panchami begins 21 April 2026 at 4:15 AM IST and ends 22 April 2026 at 1:20 AM IST.
How the date is decided
Vaishakha sukla panchami at sunrise.
Date by city
| Country | Cities | Date |
|---|---|---|
| USA | all 89 cities | Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| India | all 67 cities | Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| United Kingdom | all 13 cities | Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| Canada | all 11 cities | Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| Australia | all 6 cities | Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| New Zealand | all 3 cities | Wednesday 22 April 2026 |
| Ireland | Dublin | Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur, Penang (George Town) | Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| UAE | all 3 cities | Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| Qatar | Doha | Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| Saudi Arabia | all 3 cities | Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| Kuwait | Kuwait City | Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| Oman | Muscat | Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| Bahrain | Manama | Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| Germany | all 5 cities | Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam, Eindhoven | Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| Sweden | Stockholm | Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| South Africa | Johannesburg, Durban | Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| Mauritius | Port Louis | Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| Fiji | Suva | Wednesday 22 April 2026 |
Different date in 4 of 215 cities: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Suva — 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 Adi Sankara Jayanti in 2026?
Adi Sankara Jayanti 2026 is on Tuesday 21 April 2026 in India (Hyderabad, IST). In Auckland it is on Wednesday 22 April 2026.
Which tithi is Adi Sankara Jayanti?
Sukla Panchami of Vaishakha masa (amanta).
How is the date of Adi Sankara Jayanti decided?
Vaishakha sukla panchami at sunrise.
What day of the week is Adi Sankara Jayanti 2026?
Tuesday.
When is Adi Sankara Jayanti 2026 in the USA?
Adi Sankara Jayanti 2026 is on Tuesday 21 April 2026 in all 89 US cities on this site, the same day as in India.
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