May 2026 is a spiritually rich month according to the Thakur Prasad Panchang, marked by the sacred Buddha Purnima, the cleansing Ganga Dussehra, the revered Vat Savitri Vrat for married women, and the birth anniversary of Shani Dev (Shani Jayanti). It is also a month with several favorable windows for weddings and new beginnings.
If you are looking for accurate Tithi for Kurm Jayanti, Narad Jayanti, or the exact Vivah Muhurat timings with Nakshatra, the Thakur Prasad Calendar May 2026 is your definitive guide. Below, we provide the complete day-by-day festival list, Ekadashi schedules, daily Rahu Kaal timings, and the detailed marriage Muhurat chart.
Download Thakur Prasad Calendar May 2026 PDF & HD Image
For precise timings of Ganga Dussehra Muhurat (May 26), Vat Savitri Puja Vidhi (May 16), and detailed Choghadiya for wedding dates, we strongly recommend downloading the official Panchang PDF.
Thakur Prasad 2026 May Calendar: Detailed Day-by-Day Table
We have meticulously transcribed the data from the official Thakur Prasad Almanack into this precise table. Use it to align your Vrats, Pujas, and travel plans with the correct Tithi.
| Date | Day | Festival / Local Event | Significance / Observance |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Buddha Purnima ; Kurm Jayanti; Snan Daan Vrat Ki Purnima; Labour Day | Triple Celebration. Birth, Enlightenment, and Nirvana of Lord Buddha. Appearance of Lord Vishnu’s Kurma Avatar. International Workers’ Day. |
| May 3, 2026 | Sunday | Narad Jayanti ; Veena Daan | Birth anniversary of Devarshi Narada. Auspicious day for donating musical instruments. |
| May 5, 2026 | Tuesday | Angaraki Shri Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat | Monthly Ganesha fast falling on a Tuesday (Angaraki Yoga). Highly auspicious. |
| May 7, 2026 | Thursday | Ravindra Nath Tagore Jayanti | Birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. |
| May 9, 2026 | Saturday | Kalashtami | Auspicious day dedicated to Lord Bhairav. |
| May 10, 2026 | Sunday | Matri-Diwas (Mother’s Day) | Global celebration of mothers. |
| May 14, 2026 | Thursday | Pradosh Vrat | Evening fast dedicated to Lord Shiva. |
| May 15, 2026 | Friday | Maas Shivratri Vrat | Monthly night dedicated to Lord Shiva. |
| May 16, 2026 | Saturday | Snan Daan Shradh Ki Amavasya ; Vat Savitri Vrat ; Shani Jayanti | New Moon of Jyeshtha. Major fast for married women. Birth anniversary of Lord Shani (Saturn). |
| May 17, 2026 | Sunday | Bhauka Karidin | Local observance in some regions. |
| May 18, 2026 | Monday | Chandradarshan | First sighting of the new moon after Amavasya. |
| May 20, 2026 | Wednesday | Vainayaki Shri Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat | Monthly Vinayaka Chaturthi fast. |
| May 23, 2026 | Saturday | Durgashtami | Monthly worship of Goddess Durga. |
| May 26, 2026 | Tuesday | Ganga Dussehra | Descent of the Ganges. Holy dip in Ganga absolves ten sins (Dus – ten, Hara – destroyer). |
| May 28, 2026 | Thursday | Pradosh Vrat; Eid-ul-Juha (Bakrid) | Evening Shiva Puja. Islamic festival of sacrifice. |
| May 30, 2026 | Saturday | Purnima Vrat | Full Moon fast (Jyeshtha Purnima). |
| May 31, 2026 | Sunday | Snan Daan Shradh Ki Purnima | Holy bath and charity on Full Moon day. |
Ekadashi Dates in May 2026
May features two significant Ekadashi fasts, both falling on a Wednesday.
| Date | Day | Ekadashi Name | Spiritual Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | Wednesday | Apra (Apara) Ekadashi | Falls in the Krishna Paksha of Jyeshtha. Fasting on this day destroys sins equivalent to killing a Brahmin and grants immense wealth and fame. |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Kamla Ekadashi | Also known as Padmini Ekadashi in some traditions. Falls in the Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha. Fasting fulfills desires and grants liberation. |
Vivah Muhurat (Marriage Dates) in May 2026
Precise Wedding Timings with Nakshatra
May 2026 offers several auspicious marriage windows before the Chaturmas ban begins in July. According to the Thakur Prasad Calendar May 2026, the following dates and timings are Shubh for weddings. Note the specific start and end times provided directly from the Panchang.
| Date | Day | Nakshatra | Shubh Muhurat Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2026 | Sunday | Anuradha | 7:09 AM – 10:27 PM |
| May 6, 2026 | Wednesday | Moola | 7:51 AM – 3:53 PM |
| May 13, 2026 | Wednesday | Uttarabhadra / Revati | 4:41 AM (May 13) – 11:21 AM (May 14) |
| May 14, 2026 | Thursday | Revati | Muhurat extends into the morning hours. |
Important: The Muhurat on May 13-14 spans two Nakshatras and crosses midnight. Families should consult a local Pandit to select the exact Lagna (Ascendant) within this window.
Auspicious Dates for Other Activities in May 2026
Beyond weddings, several days in May hold special significance for Pujas, Vrats, and new beginnings.
| Date | Day | Auspicious Event | Recommended Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Budh Purnima | Ideal for charity, holy baths, and spiritual practices. Sarvartha Siddhi Yoga present. |
| May 5, 2026 | Tuesday | Angaraki Shri Ganesh Chaturthi | Highly powerful day for Ganesha worship to remove obstacles. |
| May 16, 2026 | Saturday | Vat Savitri Vrat; Shani Jayanti | Observe fast for husband’s longevity; worship Lord Shani for relief from Sade Sati. |
| May 26, 2026 | Tuesday | Ganga Dussehra | Take a holy dip in the Ganges or offer Arghya to the Sun near a river. |
Daily Rahu Kaal Timings for May 2026
Rahu Kaal is the inauspicious period of the day when starting new important work is avoided. Below are the approximate timings for each weekday as per the Thakur Prasad Calendar.
| Day | Rahu Kaal Timing |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM |
| Monday | 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM |
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM |
| Thursday | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
Note: Timings are approximate and based on standard Indian Standard Time. For exact local timings, refer to the PDF download below.
Bank Holidays in May 2026
As per the Thakur Prasad Calendar and standard Indian banking norms, the following are bank holidays in May 2026:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day / Buddha Purnima |
| May 9, 2026 | Saturday | Second Saturday (Bank Holiday) |
| May 23, 2026 | Saturday | Fourth Saturday (Bank Holiday) |
| May 27, 2026 | Wednesday | Eid-ul-Juha (Bakrid) |
Conclusion
May 2026 is a month of profound devotion and auspicious beginnings. From the enlightenment of Buddha Purnima on May 1, to the strict fast of Vat Savitri Vrat on May 16, and the final pre-monsoon weddings on May 13-14, this month demands accurate Vedic timing.