Hanuman Jayanti 2027: date, rule and meaning

Hanuman Jayanti 2027 is on Tuesday, April 20 in Washington DC, the same day as in India (New Delhi).

  • Washington DC

    20TuesdayApril 2027

    Computed for this city. Rule for all traditions.

  • Another reckoning

    7ThursdayJanuary 2027

    Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya).

  • Another reckoning

    14WednesdayApril 2027

    Odisha (Pana Sankranti).

  • Another reckoning

    30SundayMay 2027

    Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami).

  • Another reckoning

    11SaturdayDecember 2027

    Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi).

  • Another reckoning

    27MondayDecember 2027

    Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya).

The same date in India (New Delhi).

Why the dates differ

In Washington DC: Purnima 7:21 PM, 19 Apr to 6:27 PM; sunrise 6:24 AM

North Indian date: Chaitra Purnima, on the day Purnima prevails at sunrise (Hanuman was born at sunrise). Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Odia dates are listed separately.

Each date follows its own rule. Neither is wrong.

Hanuman Jayanti 2027 in each city

US

City Date Times that decide it Also
New York Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 7:21 PM, 19 Apr to 6:27 PM; sunrise 6:10 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Sun, May 30
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Edison, NJ Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 7:21 PM, 19 Apr to 6:27 PM; sunrise 6:12 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Sun, May 30
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Washington DC Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 7:21 PM, 19 Apr to 6:27 PM; sunrise 6:24 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Sun, May 30
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Atlanta Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 7:21 PM, 19 Apr to 6:27 PM; sunrise 7:01 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Sun, May 30
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Boston Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 7:21 PM, 19 Apr to 6:27 PM; sunrise 5:55 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Sun, May 30
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Philadelphia Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 7:21 PM, 19 Apr to 6:27 PM; sunrise 6:15 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Sun, May 30
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Chicago Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 6:21 PM, 19 Apr to 5:27 PM; sunrise 6:02 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Sun, May 30
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Houston Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 6:21 PM, 19 Apr to 5:27 PM; sunrise 6:49 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Sun, May 30
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Dallas Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 6:21 PM, 19 Apr to 5:27 PM; sunrise 6:51 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Sun, May 30
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Los Angeles Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 4:21 PM, 19 Apr to 3:27 PM; sunrise 6:16 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Sun, May 30
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
San Jose, CA Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 4:21 PM, 19 Apr to 3:27 PM; sunrise 6:26 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Sun, May 30
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Seattle Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 4:21 PM, 19 Apr to 3:27 PM; sunrise 6:11 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Sun, May 30
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27

UK

City Date Times that decide it Also
London Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 12:21 AM to 11:27 PM; sunrise 5:54 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Mon, May 31
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Birmingham, UK Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 12:21 AM to 11:27 PM; sunrise 5:59 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Mon, May 31
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Leicester Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 12:21 AM to 11:27 PM; sunrise 5:56 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Mon, May 31
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Manchester Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 12:21 AM to 11:27 PM; sunrise 5:58 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Mon, May 31
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27

Canada

City Date Times that decide it Also
Toronto Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 7:21 PM, 19 Apr to 6:27 PM; sunrise 6:26 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Sun, May 30
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Brampton Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 7:21 PM, 19 Apr to 6:27 PM; sunrise 6:28 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Sun, May 30
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Vancouver Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 4:21 PM, 19 Apr to 3:27 PM; sunrise 6:11 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Sun, May 30
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Calgary Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 5:21 PM, 19 Apr to 4:27 PM; sunrise 6:31 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Sun, May 30
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27

Australia

City Date Times that decide it Also
Sydney Wed, Apr 21 Purnima 9:21 AM, 20 Apr to 8:27 AM; sunrise 6:21 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Mon, May 31
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sun, Dec 12
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Tue, Dec 28
In India (New Delhi): Tue, Apr 20
Melbourne Wed, Apr 21 Purnima 9:21 AM, 20 Apr to 8:27 AM; sunrise 6:51 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Mon, May 31
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sun, Dec 12
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
In India (New Delhi): Tue, Apr 20
Brisbane Wed, Apr 21 Purnima 9:21 AM, 20 Apr to 8:27 AM; sunrise 6:07 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Mon, May 31
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sun, Dec 12
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Tue, Dec 28
In India (New Delhi): Tue, Apr 20
Perth Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 7:21 AM to 6:27 AM, 21 Apr; sunrise 6:40 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Mon, May 31
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27

India

City Date Times that decide it Also
New Delhi Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 4:51 AM to 3:57 AM, 21 Apr; sunrise 5:51 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Mon, May 31
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Mumbai Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 4:51 AM to 3:57 AM, 21 Apr; sunrise 6:18 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Mon, May 31
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Kolkata Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 4:51 AM to 3:57 AM, 21 Apr; sunrise 5:12 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Mon, May 31
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Chennai Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 4:51 AM to 3:57 AM, 21 Apr; sunrise 5:53 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Mon, May 31
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Bengaluru Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 4:51 AM to 3:57 AM, 21 Apr; sunrise 6:04 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Mon, May 31
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Hyderabad Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 4:51 AM to 3:57 AM, 21 Apr; sunrise 5:57 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Mon, May 31
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Ahmedabad Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 4:51 AM to 3:57 AM, 21 Apr; sunrise 6:15 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Mon, May 31
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Surat Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 4:51 AM to 3:57 AM, 21 Apr; sunrise 6:16 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Mon, May 31
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Pune Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 4:51 AM to 3:57 AM, 21 Apr; sunrise 6:14 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Mon, May 31
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Jaipur Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 4:51 AM to 3:57 AM, 21 Apr; sunrise 5:58 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Mon, May 31
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Lucknow Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 4:51 AM to 3:57 AM, 21 Apr; sunrise 5:38 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Mon, May 31
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Varanasi Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 4:51 AM to 3:57 AM, 21 Apr; sunrise 5:31 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Mon, May 31
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Patna Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 4:51 AM to 3:57 AM, 21 Apr; sunrise 5:22 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Mon, May 31
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Chandigarh Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 4:51 AM to 3:57 AM, 21 Apr; sunrise 5:50 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Mon, May 31
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Bhopal Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 4:51 AM to 3:57 AM, 21 Apr; sunrise 5:55 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Mon, May 31
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27
Thiruvananthapuram Tue, Apr 20 Purnima 4:51 AM to 3:57 AM, 21 Apr; sunrise 6:10 AM
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Thu, Jan 7
Odisha (Pana Sankranti): Wed, Apr 14
Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami): Mon, May 31
Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi): Sat, Dec 11
Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya): Mon, Dec 27

About the festival

Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Hanuman, the devoted servant of Rama, known for his strength, his learning and his humility. Families read the Hanuman Chalisa, go to a Hanuman temple, and many fast or do some act of service in his name.

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Read the Hanuman Jayanti guide: what, why and how

Questions families ask

When is Hanuman Jayanti 2028?

The date moves with the Hindu calendar. In 2028, Hanuman Jayanti is on Saturday, April 8, 2028 in Washington DC.

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 Hanuman Jayanti?

North Indian date: Chaitra Purnima, on the day Purnima prevails at sunrise (Hanuman was born at sunrise). Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Odia dates are listed separately. How we compute dates

The rule and its sources

Tradition: all traditions.

  • Regional dates differ: Telugu (Vaishakha Krishna Dashami), Karnataka Hanuman Vratam (Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi), Tamil (Margazhi Amavasya) and Odisha (Pana Sankranti).

Rule sources

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Computed for 40 cities on Tuesday, April 20, 2027

Rule: North Indian date: Chaitra Purnima, on the day Purnima prevails at sunrise (Hanuman was born at sunrise). Telugu, Kannada, Tamil and Odia dates are listed separately.

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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Review
AI review: 2 independent reviews against the cited edition, October 12, 2026.

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