April 2026 is a month of immense spiritual and cultural significance according to the Thakur Prasad Panchang. It marks the beginning of the Hindu Solar New Year with Mesh Sankranti and Vaishakhi, celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman on Hanuman Jayanti, and features the supremely auspicious Akshaya Tritiya—a day when any meritorious deed yields unending blessings.
If you are looking for accurate dates for Chaitra Purnima, Good Friday, Easter, or the precise Vivah Muhurat (marriage dates) for April 2026, the Thakur Prasad Calendar April 2026 is your authoritative guide. Below, we present the complete day-by-day festival list, Ekadashi schedules, and the highly sought-after marriage Nakshatra timings.
Download Thakur Prasad Calendar April 2026 PDF & HD Image
For precise timings of Akshaya Tritiya Muhurat (Apr 20), Hanuman Jayanti Puja Vidhi (Apr 2), and Mesh Sankranti Punya Kaal (Apr 14), we strongly recommend downloading the official Panchang PDF.
Thakur Prasad 2026 April 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Chaitri Purnima ; Yearly Bank Holiday; Mookh Diwas | Full Moon of Chaitra. Marks the end of Chaitra Navratri for some traditions. |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Thursday | Snan Daan Ki Purnima; Shri Hanuman Jayanti | Birth of Lord Hanuman. Holy bath and charity on Purnima. |
| Apr 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Christian commemoration of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Sunday | Sankashthi Shri Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat; Easter Sunday | Monthly Ganesha fast. Resurrection of Jesus Christ. |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Monday | Anusiya Jayanti | Birth anniversary of Devi Anusuya, epitome of chastity. |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Friday | Kalashtami | Auspicious day dedicated to Lord Bhairav. |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Mesh Sankranti ; Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti; Vaishakhi | Sun enters Aries. Solar New Year. Harvest festival of Punjab. Birth anniversary of Dr. Ambedkar. |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Wednesday | Bang Navvarsh Prarambh; Pradosh Vrat; Maas Shivratri Vrat | Bengali New Year (Pohela Boishakh). Evening Shiva Puja. |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Friday | Snan Daan Shradh Ki Amavasya | New Moon of Vaishakh. Holy bath and charity for ancestors. |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Saturday | Chandradarshan | First sighting of the new moon. |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Sunday | Shivaji Jayanti; Parshuram Jayanti | Birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Appearance of Lord Parshuram. |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Monday | Yugadi ; Akshaya Tritiya | Ugadi (New Year for Andhra, Telangana, Karnataka). Akshaya Tritiya—Most auspicious day for gold purchase, marriages, and new beginnings. |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Tuesday | Shri Adya Shankracharya Jayanti | Birth anniversary of Adi Shankaracharya. |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Wednesday | Shri Ramanujacharya Jayanti | Birth anniversary of Sri Ramanujacharya. |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Thursday | Ganga Saptami ; Babu Kunwar Singh Jayanti | Descent of Ganges to Earth. Remembering the 1857 freedom fighter. |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Saturday | Sita Navmi | Appearance day of Goddess Sita, consort of Lord Ram. |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Wednesday | Pradosh Vrat | Evening fast dedicated to Lord Shiva. |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Thursday | Narsinh Chaturdashi | Appearance of Lord Narasimha, the half-man half-lion avatar of Vishnu. |
Ekadashi Dates in April 2026
April features two significant Ekadashi fasts, both falling on Mondays.
| S.No | Date | Day | Ekadashi Name | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 13, 2026 | Monday | Varuthini Ekadashi | Falls in Krishna Paksha of Vaishakh. Protects from harm and grants wealth and prosperity. |
| 2 | Apr 27, 2026 | Monday | Mohini Ekadashi | Falls in Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh. Commemorates Lord Vishnu’s Mohini avatar. Destroys sins and grants liberation. |
Note: Specific Paran (breaking fast) timings should be checked in the PDF download below.
Vivah Muhurat (Marriage Dates) in April 2026
Auspicious Wedding Dates with Nakshatra
April 2026 offers several excellent marriage Muhurats, particularly around the highly auspicious Akshaya Tritiya period. According to the Thakur Prasad Calendar April 2026, the following dates are Shubh for weddings based on favorable Nakshatras.
| Date | Day | Nakshatra | Suitability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | Wednesday | Uttarabhadra | Auspicious. Brings wisdom, stability, and spiritual growth. |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Monday | Rohini | Highly Auspicious. Akshaya Tritiya. Rohini is the favorite Nakshatra of Lord Krishna. Best day of the month for marriages. |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Tuesday | Mrighashira | Auspicious. Good for new beginnings and harmony. |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Saturday | Magha | Auspicious. Brings royal bearing and leadership qualities. |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Monday | Uttara Phalguni | Auspicious. Signifies lasting prosperity and strong relationships. |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Tuesday | Uttara Phalguni / Hasta | Auspicious. A combination of two favorable Nakshatras. |
Important: April 20, 2026 (Akshaya Tritiya) is the single most auspicious day for weddings in April. Marriages performed on this day are believed to be blessed with eternal prosperity.
Special Auspicious Dates (Shubh Dates) in April 2026
Beyond weddings, several days in April hold special significance for Pujas, new ventures, and religious observances.
| Date | Day | Shubh Occasion / Auspicious Event | Recommended Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | Wednesday | Chaitri Purnima | Holy bath, charity, and end of Navratri celebrations. |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Thursday | Hanuman Jayanti | Visit Hanuman temple, recite Hanuman Chalisa. |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Sunday | Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi | Observe fast for removal of obstacles. |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Friday | Kalashtami | Worship Lord Bhairav for protection. |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Monday | Varuthini Ekadashi | Observe fast for protection and prosperity. |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Tuesday | Mesh Sankranti | Holy dip, charity, and new financial year beginnings. |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Wednesday | Pradosh Vrat, Maas Shivratri | Evening Shiva Puja and night vigil. |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Friday | Snan Daan Amavasya | Holy bath and offerings to ancestors. |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Monday | Akshay Tritiya | Most Auspicious Day. Buy gold, start new ventures, perform marriages. |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Tuesday | Shankaracharya Jayanti | Remember the great philosopher and theologian. |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Wednesday | Ramanujacharya Jayanti | Honor the Vaishnava saint and philosopher. |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Thursday | Ganga Saptami | Worship Goddess Ganga; take a holy dip. |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Saturday | Sita Navmi | Fast and worship of Goddess Sita. |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Monday | Mohini Ekadashi | Observe fast for spiritual purification. |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Wednesday | Pradosh Vrat | Evening prayers to Lord Shiva. |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Thursday | Narsinh Chaturdashi | Worship Lord Narasimha for courage and protection. |
Bank and Public Holidays in April 2026
As per the Thakur Prasad Calendar and standard Indian banking norms, the following are holidays in April 2026:
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | Ram Navami (Note: In some traditions, Ram Navami falls in late March/early April. Confirm with local calendar.) |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Mahavir Jayanti |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti / Vaishakhi |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Good Friday (Actual date is Apr 3, but may vary regionally. Refer to PDF for clarity.) |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Akshaya Tritiya |
Note: Holiday dates may vary by state. Please cross-check with local government notifications.
Conclusion
April 2026 is a month of new beginnings—welcoming the Solar New Year on Mesh Sankranti, celebrating the harvest with Vaishakhi, and seizing eternal blessings on Akshaya Tritiya. With multiple auspicious wedding dates, including the supremely favorable April 20, this month demands precise Vedic planning. Keep the Thakur Prasad Calendar April 2026 close to navigate these sacred dates with confidence and devotion.