Akshaya Tritiya 2026
Monday, 20 April 2026
2026 celebration (passed)
Monday, 20 April 2026
See 2027 date below.
Names in regional scripts
About Akshaya Tritiya
The inexhaustible (akshaya) third day. Any good deed — charity, prayer, new beginnings — done on this day yields eternal merit. Considered most auspicious for gold purchase and weddings, especially in Kerala's gold-loving culture.
Tithi: Tithi 2 · Type: major · Fasting: Not central to this festival
Akshaya Tritiya dates (2025–2029)
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 Apr | Tuesday |
| 2026This year | 20 Apr | Monday |
| 2027 | 8 May | Saturday |
| 2028 | 27 Apr | Thursday |
| 2029 | 15 May | Tuesday |
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Frequently asked questions
When is Akshaya Tritiya 2026?
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 falls on Monday, 20 April 2026. Tithi 2
What is the significance of Akshaya Tritiya?
The inexhaustible (akshaya) third day. Any good deed — charity, prayer, new beginnings — done on this day yields eternal merit. Considered most auspicious for gold purchase and weddings, especially in Kerala's gold-loving culture.
Is Akshaya Tritiya a public holiday?
Akshaya Tritiya is not a centrally gazetted holiday but is widely observed in homes and temples. Some states declare it a regional holiday — check your local calendar.
Do you fast on Akshaya Tritiya?
Fasting is not the central ritual of Akshaya Tritiya. The day is celebrated with feasts, prayers, and family gatherings.
When will Akshaya Tritiya be celebrated next year (2027)?
Akshaya Tritiya 2027 will be celebrated on Saturday, 8 May 2027.
📿 Stotras to recite on Akshaya Tritiya
Lakshmi Sahasranama
लक्ष्मी सहस्रनाम
The 1000 names of Goddess Mahalakshmi from the Skanda Purana — recited especially on Fridays, Diwali, and Sharad Purnima for prosperity, abundance, and the grace of Devi Lakshmi.
~35 min
Annapurna Stotra
अन्नपूर्णा स्तोत्र
A 12-verse hymn to Goddess Annapurna — the divine mother of Kashi who feeds the universe — composed by Adi Shankaracharya. Recited daily before meals in many traditional households.
~5 min
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