Hanuman Jayanti 2026 is a holiday? Check date, timings, puja rituals, mantras and more

Hanuman Jayanti, an elaborate Hindu festival, will be celebrated with great fervour across India on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Hanuman Jayanti 2026 on April 2 is observed in several states but schools, colleges, banks and government offices are expected to remain open tomorrow.

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Is Hanuman Jayanti 2026 a holiday?

Hanuman Jayanti is not a nationwide public holiday in India. Hanuman Jayanti 2026 is not listed as a gazetted holiday across India. However, it may be a holiday in some states or regions depending on local government decisions. Banks, schools, and offices may remain open in many cities on Hanuman Jayanti tomorrow. In places where it’s widely celebrated, you might still see reduced working hours or local closures.


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Hanuman Jayanti 2026 timing

Hanuman Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman. He was born on Purnima tithi (15th day) of shukla paksha in the month of Chaitra. This day is celebrated with great pomp and show across the country and devotees seek the blessings of Lord Hanuman by offering prayers and showing gratitude to the Lord.

Purnima Tithi Begins - 07:06 AM on Apr 01, 2026

Purnima Tithi Ends - 07:41 AM on Apr 02, 2026

Hanuman Jayanti 2026 par kya karna chahiye?

-On the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, devotees wake up early, take a holy bath, and perform puja at home by placing an idol of Lord Hanuman on a wooden plank.

-A diya is lit using desi ghee or sesame oil, and the idol is adorned with flowers and garlands. Homemade bhog prasad is offered with devotion.

A large number of devotees visit Hanuman temples, which are beautifully decorated with flowers and lights, to offer prayers. Many organise Akhand Ramayana Path and Sundar Kand Path to seek blessings of Lord Rama and Hanuman.

-Devotees also perform charitable acts like setting up food and water stalls to help the needy, which is considered highly meritorious. In temples, Hanuman ji is adorned with new clothes, garlands, and decorative offerings.

-Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated with immense joy and devotion across the country, as devotees engage in various religious and spiritual activities to seek the blessings of Lord Hanuman.

-Hanuman Jayanti holds special significance for people involved in sports, wrestling, and martial arts, who worship Hanuman ji as their Guru and seek strength, courage, protection, and fearlessness from him.

Hanuman Jayanti Mantras

Om Anjani Sutaye Namah..!!

Om Ham Hanumate Namah..!!

Om Hanumate Rudratmakaye Namah..!!

Om Anjaneyay Vidmahe Vayuputraya Dhimahi, Tanno Hanumant Prachodayat..!!