Vaishakha (purnimanta), Vaishakha (amanta)

Akshaya Tritiya 2026: date and Puja time

अक्षय तृतीया

This is the 2026 page. The date has passed. See Akshaya Tritiya 2027

In Washington DC, Akshaya Tritiya is on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:25 AM–1:07 PM in Washington DC.

  • Washington DC

    Sunday, April 19, 2026

    Washington DC. Smarta rule, for all traditions.

The same date in India (New Delhi).

Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon)

6:25 AM–1:07 PM

Washington DC Sunday, April 19

Not in Washington DC? Find your city in the table below.

The rule

Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya that prevails in the forenoon (purvahna, sunrise to midday). If it holds the forenoon on two days, the later day (the digests, per Kane), provided Tritiya lasts at least 3 muhurtas after that sunrise; otherwise the first day.

The times that decide it (Washington DC): Shukla Tritiya 1:19 AM to 9:58 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:25 AM to 1:07 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:24 AM to 1:07 PM, 20 Apr. Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 19 Apr only.

Akshaya Tritiya 2026 in each city

US

City Date Times that decide it Also
New York Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 1:19 AM to 9:58 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:11 AM to 12:55 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:09 AM to 12:55 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 19 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:11 AM – 12:55 PM
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Edison, NJ Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 1:19 AM to 9:58 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:13 AM to 12:57 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:11 AM to 12:56 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 19 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:13 AM – 12:57 PM
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Washington DC Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 1:19 AM to 9:58 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:25 AM to 1:07 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:24 AM to 1:07 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 19 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:25 AM – 1:07 PM
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Atlanta Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 1:19 AM to 9:58 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 7:01 AM to 1:36 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 7:00 AM to 1:36 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 19 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 7:01 AM – 1:36 PM
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Boston Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 1:19 AM to 9:58 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 5:56 AM to 12:43 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 5:55 AM to 12:43 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 19 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 5:56 AM – 12:43 PM
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Philadelphia Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 1:19 AM to 9:58 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:16 AM to 1:00 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:15 AM to 12:59 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 19 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:16 AM – 1:00 PM
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Chicago Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 12:19 AM to 8:58 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:03 AM to 12:49 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:02 AM to 12:49 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 19 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:03 AM – 12:49 PM
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Houston Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 12:19 AM to 8:58 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:50 AM to 1:20 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:49 AM to 1:20 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 19 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:50 AM – 1:20 PM
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Dallas Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 12:19 AM to 8:58 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:52 AM to 1:26 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:51 AM to 1:26 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 19 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:52 AM – 1:26 PM
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Los Angeles Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 10:19 PM, 18 Apr to 6:58 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:18 AM to 12:52 PM, 18 Apr; forenoon 6:16 AM to 12:52 PM, 19 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 19 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:16 AM – 12:52 PM
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San Jose, CA Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 10:19 PM, 18 Apr to 6:58 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:28 AM to 1:07 PM, 18 Apr; forenoon 6:27 AM to 1:06 PM, 19 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 19 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:27 AM – 1:06 PM
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Fremont, CA Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 10:19 PM, 18 Apr to 6:58 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:28 AM to 1:07 PM, 18 Apr; forenoon 6:27 AM to 1:07 PM, 19 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 19 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:27 AM – 1:07 PM
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Sunnyvale, CA Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 10:19 PM, 18 Apr to 6:58 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:29 AM to 1:07 PM, 18 Apr; forenoon 6:27 AM to 1:07 PM, 19 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 19 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:27 AM – 1:07 PM
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Cupertino, CA Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 10:19 PM, 18 Apr to 6:58 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:29 AM to 1:07 PM, 18 Apr; forenoon 6:27 AM to 1:07 PM, 19 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 19 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:27 AM – 1:07 PM
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Seattle Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 10:19 PM, 18 Apr to 6:58 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:14 AM to 1:09 PM, 18 Apr; forenoon 6:12 AM to 1:08 PM, 19 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 19 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:12 AM – 1:08 PM
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UK

City Date Times that decide it Also
London Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 6:19 AM, 19 Apr to 2:58 AM, 20 Apr; forenoon 5:56 AM to 1:00 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 5:54 AM to 12:59 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 19 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:19 AM – 1:00 PM
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Birmingham, UK Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 6:19 AM, 19 Apr to 2:58 AM, 20 Apr; forenoon 6:01 AM to 1:07 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 5:59 AM to 1:07 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 19 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:19 AM – 1:07 PM
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Leicester Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 6:19 AM, 19 Apr to 2:58 AM, 20 Apr; forenoon 5:57 AM to 1:04 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 5:55 AM to 1:04 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 19 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:19 AM – 1:04 PM
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Manchester Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 6:19 AM, 19 Apr to 2:58 AM, 20 Apr; forenoon 6:00 AM to 1:08 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 5:58 AM to 1:08 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 19 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:19 AM – 1:08 PM
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Canada

City Date Times that decide it Also
Toronto Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 1:19 AM to 9:58 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:28 AM to 1:16 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:26 AM to 1:16 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 19 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:28 AM – 1:16 PM
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Brampton Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 1:19 AM to 9:58 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:29 AM to 1:18 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:27 AM to 1:18 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 19 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:29 AM – 1:18 PM
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Vancouver Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 10:19 PM, 18 Apr to 6:58 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:14 AM to 1:12 PM, 18 Apr; forenoon 6:12 AM to 1:12 PM, 19 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 19 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:12 AM – 1:12 PM
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Calgary Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 11:19 PM, 18 Apr to 7:58 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:34 AM to 1:36 PM, 18 Apr; forenoon 6:32 AM to 1:35 PM, 19 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 19 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:32 AM – 1:35 PM
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Australia

City Date Times that decide it Also
Sydney Mon 20 Apr Shukla Tritiya 3:19 PM, 19 Apr to 11:58 AM, 20 Apr; forenoon 6:20 AM to 11:54 AM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:21 AM to 11:53 AM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 20 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:21 AM – 11:53 AM
Close call
In India (New Delhi): Sun 19 Apr
Melbourne Mon 20 Apr Shukla Tritiya 3:19 PM, 19 Apr to 11:58 AM, 20 Apr; forenoon 6:49 AM to 12:19 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:50 AM to 12:18 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 20 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:50 AM – 11:58 AM
In India (New Delhi): Sun 19 Apr
Brisbane Mon 20 Apr Shukla Tritiya 3:19 PM, 19 Apr to 11:58 AM, 20 Apr; forenoon 6:06 AM to 11:46 AM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:07 AM to 11:46 AM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 20 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:07 AM – 11:46 AM
In India (New Delhi): Sun 19 Apr
Perth Mon 20 Apr Shukla Tritiya 1:19 PM, 19 Apr to 9:58 AM, 20 Apr; forenoon 6:39 AM to 12:15 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:40 AM to 12:15 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on 20 Apr only.
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:40 AM – 9:58 AM
In India (New Delhi): Sun 19 Apr

India

City Date Times that decide it Also
New Delhi Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 10:49 AM, 19 Apr to 7:28 AM, 20 Apr; forenoon 5:51 AM to 12:20 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 5:50 AM to 12:20 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on both days, but it lasts less than 3 muhurtas after the second sunrise, so the rule takes the first day (19 Apr).
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 10:49 AM – 12:20 PM
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Mumbai Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 10:49 AM, 19 Apr to 7:28 AM, 20 Apr; forenoon 6:18 AM to 12:37 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:17 AM to 12:37 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on both days, but it lasts less than 3 muhurtas after the second sunrise, so the rule takes the first day (19 Apr).
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 10:49 AM – 12:37 PM
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Kolkata Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 10:49 AM, 19 Apr to 7:28 AM, 20 Apr; forenoon 5:13 AM to 11:35 AM, 19 Apr; forenoon 5:12 AM to 11:35 AM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on both days, but it lasts less than 3 muhurtas after the second sunrise, so the rule takes the first day (19 Apr).
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 10:49 AM – 11:35 AM
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Chennai Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 10:49 AM, 19 Apr to 7:28 AM, 20 Apr; forenoon 5:54 AM to 12:08 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 5:53 AM to 12:07 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on both days, but it lasts less than 3 muhurtas after the second sunrise, so the rule takes the first day (19 Apr).
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 10:49 AM – 12:08 PM
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Bengaluru Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 10:49 AM, 19 Apr to 7:28 AM, 20 Apr; forenoon 6:04 AM to 12:18 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:04 AM to 12:18 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on both days, but it lasts less than 3 muhurtas after the second sunrise, so the rule takes the first day (19 Apr).
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 10:49 AM – 12:18 PM
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Hyderabad Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 10:49 AM, 19 Apr to 7:28 AM, 20 Apr; forenoon 5:57 AM to 12:15 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 5:56 AM to 12:15 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on both days, but it lasts less than 3 muhurtas after the second sunrise, so the rule takes the first day (19 Apr).
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 10:49 AM – 12:15 PM
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Ahmedabad Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 10:49 AM, 19 Apr to 7:28 AM, 20 Apr; forenoon 6:16 AM to 12:39 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:15 AM to 12:38 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on both days, but it lasts less than 3 muhurtas after the second sunrise, so the rule takes the first day (19 Apr).
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 10:49 AM – 12:39 PM
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Surat Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 10:49 AM, 19 Apr to 7:28 AM, 20 Apr; forenoon 6:16 AM to 12:37 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:16 AM to 12:37 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on both days, but it lasts less than 3 muhurtas after the second sunrise, so the rule takes the first day (19 Apr).
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 10:49 AM – 12:37 PM
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Pune Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 10:49 AM, 19 Apr to 7:28 AM, 20 Apr; forenoon 6:15 AM to 12:33 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:14 AM to 12:33 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on both days, but it lasts less than 3 muhurtas after the second sunrise, so the rule takes the first day (19 Apr).
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 10:49 AM – 12:33 PM
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Jaipur Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 10:49 AM, 19 Apr to 7:28 AM, 20 Apr; forenoon 5:59 AM to 12:26 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 5:58 AM to 12:25 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on both days, but it lasts less than 3 muhurtas after the second sunrise, so the rule takes the first day (19 Apr).
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 10:49 AM – 12:26 PM
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Lucknow Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 10:49 AM, 19 Apr to 7:28 AM, 20 Apr; forenoon 5:38 AM to 12:05 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 5:37 AM to 12:05 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on both days, but it lasts less than 3 muhurtas after the second sunrise, so the rule takes the first day (19 Apr).
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 10:49 AM – 12:05 PM
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Varanasi Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 10:49 AM, 19 Apr to 7:28 AM, 20 Apr; forenoon 5:32 AM to 11:57 AM, 19 Apr; forenoon 5:31 AM to 11:57 AM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on both days, but it lasts less than 3 muhurtas after the second sunrise, so the rule takes the first day (19 Apr).
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 10:49 AM – 11:57 AM
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Patna Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 10:49 AM, 19 Apr to 7:28 AM, 20 Apr; forenoon 5:23 AM to 11:48 AM, 19 Apr; forenoon 5:22 AM to 11:48 AM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on both days, but it lasts less than 3 muhurtas after the second sunrise, so the rule takes the first day (19 Apr).
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 10:49 AM – 11:48 AM
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Chandigarh Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 10:49 AM, 19 Apr to 7:28 AM, 20 Apr; forenoon 5:51 AM to 12:22 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 5:50 AM to 12:22 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on both days, but it lasts less than 3 muhurtas after the second sunrise, so the rule takes the first day (19 Apr).
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 10:49 AM – 12:22 PM
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Bhopal Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 10:49 AM, 19 Apr to 7:28 AM, 20 Apr; forenoon 5:56 AM to 12:19 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 5:55 AM to 12:19 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on both days, but it lasts less than 3 muhurtas after the second sunrise, so the rule takes the first day (19 Apr).
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 10:49 AM – 12:19 PM
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Thiruvananthapuram Sun 19 Apr Shukla Tritiya 10:49 AM, 19 Apr to 7:28 AM, 20 Apr; forenoon 6:11 AM to 12:21 PM, 19 Apr; forenoon 6:10 AM to 12:21 PM, 20 Apr
Shukla Tritiya holds the forenoon on both days, but it lasts less than 3 muhurtas after the second sunrise, so the rule takes the first day (19 Apr).
Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 10:49 AM – 12:21 PM
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Panchang for Akshaya Tritiya day: Sunday, April 19, 2026, Washington DC

Tithi
Shukla Tritiya (ends 9:58 PM), then Chaturthi (ends 6:45 PM +1 day)
Nakshatra
Krittika (ends 7:05 PM), then Rohini (ends 4:39 PM +1 day) Name letters for this nakshatra
Yoga
Ayushman (ends 10:32 AM), then Saubhagya (ends 6:42 AM +1 day)
Karana
Taitila (ends 11:38 AM), then Garaja (ends 9:58 PM), then Vanija (ends 8:19 AM +1 day)
Weekday
Sunday (रविवार)
Month
Vaishakha (Amanta) · Vaishakha (Purnimanta)
Tamil month
Chithirai 6 (solar month)
Year
Vikram Samvat 2083 (Chaitradi) · Vikram Samvat (Kartikadi, Gujarati) 2082 · Shaka Samvat 1948
Sunrise
6:25 AM
Sunset
7:49 PM
Moonrise
7:32 AM
Moonset
10:58 PM
Rahu Kaal
6:08 PM – 7:49 PM
Yamaganda
1:07 PM – 2:47 PM
Gulika Kalam
4:28 PM – 6:08 PM
Abhijit Muhurta
12:40 PM – 1:34 PM
Brahma Muhurta
5:00 AM – 5:43 AM

Today’s panchang for Washington DC

About the festival

Akshaya Tritiya, also called Akha Teej, is the third day of the bright half of Vaishakha, in late spring as the summer heat begins. "Akshaya" means imperishable, that which never runs out.

Written for Pujadeep and checked against the sources listed. See the sources

Read the Akshaya Tritiya guide: what, why and how

Questions families ask

What are the Akshaya Tritiya 2026 timings in my city?

Each city in the table above has its own times, computed for that city. In Washington DC, Akshaya Tritiya muhurat (forenoon): 6:25 AM – 1:07 PM. Find your city’s panchang

When is Akshaya Tritiya 2027?

The date moves with the Hindu calendar. In 2027, Akshaya Tritiya is on Saturday, May 8, 2027 in Washington DC. Akshaya Tritiya 2027

How is the date found for my city?

Each city’s date is computed for that city, from its own sunrise and sunset and the times the tithi begins and ends, with the rule named below. Find your city in the table above.

Which rule sets the date of Akshaya Tritiya?

Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya that prevails in the forenoon (purvahna, sunrise to midday). If it holds the forenoon on two days, the later day (the digests, per Kane), provided Tritiya lasts at least 3 muhurtas after that sunrise; otherwise the first day. How we compute dates

The rule and its sources

Tradition: all traditions.

  • The 3-muhurta condition on the later day is inferred from published New Delhi dates (2020 and 2021); see KNOWN_DIFFERENCES.md.

Rule sources

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Computed for 43 cities on Sunday, April 19, 2026

Rule: Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya that prevails in the forenoon (purvahna, sunrise to midday). If it holds the forenoon on two days, the later day (the digests, per Kane), provided Tritiya lasts at least 3 muhurtas after that sunrise; otherwise the first day.

What the words mean: Paksha: Shukla and Krishna · Pratahkala, madhyahna and aparahna · Muhurat (muhurta)

Calculated for your location from NASA JPL's DE440 ephemeris and Astronomy Engine (MIT licence), with the Lahiri ayanamsa. Times can differ by a minute or two from printed panchangs. For vrat and puja timings, follow your family or temple tradition.

How we calculate

Source and licence

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Checked
Checked against the sources listed, October 15, 2026.
Updated
October 27, 2026

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