If you are searching for the Telugu Calendar 2026 May (తెలుగు క్యాలెండర్ 2026 మే), you have landed on the right page. This guide lists every important festival, vratham, ekadashi, pradosham and amavasya date that falls in May 2026 according to the traditional Telugu Panchangam. Whether you are planning a puja, a fast, a temple visit, or simply want to track important religious dates for the month, this calendar gives you a clear, easy-to-read reference.
May 2026 is a rich month in the Telugu calendar, opening with Vaishakha Pournami and closing with a rare second full moon, often called a Blue Moon, on May 31. In between, the month carries widely observed days such as Hanuman Jayanti, Skanda Shashthi, Durga Ashtami Vratham and two Guru Pradosha Vrathams. Below, you will find the complete list of dates, a simple explanation of each observance, and a printable PDF you can download and keep handy through the month.
What Is the Telugu Calendar and Why It Matters
The Telugu calendar, known as the Telugu Panchangam, is a traditional lunisolar calendar followed by Telugu-speaking communities across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and the wider Telugu diaspora around the world. It tracks the tithi (lunar day), vara (weekday), nakshatram (star), yoga and karana to determine festival dates, fasting days, and auspicious or inauspicious timings within each month.
Download the Telugu Calendar 2026 May PDF
To make it easier to reference these dates offline, we recommend downloading the Telugu Calendar May 2026 PDF and saving it to your phone or printing it out for your home altar or notice board. Having a printed or saved copy means you do not have to search online every time you need to check a vratham, pradosham or puja date. It is a simple, convenient way to keep the full month’s Panchangam on hand, whether you are at home, at work, or travelling.
Telugu Calendar 2026 May at a Glance
Here is a quick-reference table of the major festival, vratham and Panchangam dates for May 2026.
| Date | Day | Festival / Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 1 | Friday | Vaishakha Pournami |
| May 1 | Friday | Annamayya Jayanti |
| May 5 | Tuesday | Sankatahara Chaturthi |
| May 11 | Monday | Krittika Karte |
| May 12 | Tuesday | Hanuman Jayanti |
| May 13 | Wednesday | Apara Ekadashi |
| May 14 | Thursday | Guru Pradosha Vratham |
| May 15 | Friday | Vrishabha Sankranti |
| May 15 | Friday | Masik Shivaratri |
| May 16 | Saturday | Jyeshtha Amavasya |
| May 17 | Sunday | Chandra Udayam |
| May 20 | Wednesday | Chaturthi Vratham |
| May 21 | Thursday | Skanda Shashthi |
| May 23 | Saturday | Durga Ashtami Vratham |
| May 25 | Monday | Rohini Karte |
| May 27 | Wednesday | Padmini Ekadashi |
| May 28 | Thursday | Guru Pradosha Vratham |
| May 30 | Saturday | Sri Satyanarayana Puja, Pournami Vratham |
| May 31 | Sunday | Pournami (Blue Moon) |
Keep this table bookmarked, as it covers every key religious observance for the month at a single glance.
Detailed Look at Each Festival and Vratham in May 2026
Vaishakha Pournami and Annamayya Jayanti – May 1
The month opens with Vaishakha Pournami, the full moon day of the Vaishakha month, considered auspicious for satyanarayana puja and charitable acts. The same day also marks Annamayya Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the great saint-composer Annamacharya, whose devotional songs to Lord Venkateswara remain a cherished part of Telugu spiritual life.
Sankatahara Chaturthi – May 5
This day is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and falls on the fourth day of the Krishna Paksha (waning moon phase). Devotees observe a fast through the day and break it after sighting the moon in the evening, seeking the removal of obstacles and difficulties.
Krittika Karte – May 11
Karte days mark the sun’s transition through specific nakshatras and are traditionally significant for agricultural and seasonal planning in Telugu households.
Hanuman Jayanti – May 12
Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, one of the most widely revered deities in Telugu households. Temples conduct special abhishekams and recitations of the Hanuman Chalisa, and many devotees observe a fast or visit a Hanuman temple on this day.
Apara Ekadashi – May 13
Ekadashi, the eleventh lunar day, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Apara Ekadashi falls in the Krishna Paksha of Vaishakha month and is considered especially powerful for relieving past sins and difficulties when observed with sincere fasting and prayer.
Guru Pradosha Vratham – May 14 and May 28
Pradosha Vratham, dedicated to Lord Shiva, occurs twice a month on the thirteenth lunar day. When it falls on a Thursday, as it does twice this May, it is called Guru Pradosham, considered doubly auspicious since Thursday is also associated with Guru (Jupiter) blessings. Devotees typically pray during the evening twilight hours on these days.
Vrishabha Sankranti and Masik Shivaratri – May 15
Vrishabha Sankranti marks the sun’s entry into the Taurus (Vrishabha) zodiac sign, an important solar transition tracked in the Panchangam. The same day brings Masik Shivaratri, the monthly observance dedicated to Lord Shiva, encouraging night-long prayer and fasting.
Jyeshtha Amavasya – May 16
Amavasya, the new moon day, is traditionally set aside for tarpanam and ancestral remembrance rituals. Jyeshtha Amavasya falls on May 16 this year, a Saturday, and is considered a suitable day for quiet reflection and charitable giving.
Chaturthi Vratham and Skanda Shashthi – May 20 and May 21
Chaturthi Vratham on the 20th honours Lord Ganesha, while Skanda Shashthi the following day is dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya (Skanda), observed with fasting and temple visits by devotees seeking his blessings for courage and protection.
Durga Ashtami Vratham – May 23
This day honours Goddess Durga and is observed by many devotees with a day-long fast, special pujas, and recitation of Durga stotras seeking strength and protection for the family.
Rohini Karte – May 25
Another seasonal Karte transition, marking the sun’s movement into the Rohini nakshatra segment of the solar calendar.
Padmini Ekadashi – May 27
The second Ekadashi of the month, falling in the Shukla Paksha (waxing moon phase), is observed with the same fasting traditions as Apara Ekadashi earlier in the month.
Sri Satyanarayana Puja and Pournami Vratham – May 30, and Pournami (Blue Moon) – May 31
The month closes with back-to-back full moon observances. May 30 brings Sri Satyanarayana Puja, one of the most widely performed household pujas, along with the general Pournami Vratham fast. May 31 then marks a second Pournami within a short span, popularly referred to as a Blue Moon, a comparatively rare occurrence that many devotees mark with an additional round of prayer and temple visits.
How These Telugu Calendar Dates Are Calculated
The Telugu Panchangam calculates each date using five core elements: tithi (lunar day), vara (weekday), nakshatram (star constellation), yoga, and karana. Traditional astrologers and temple priests combine these five elements with the sun’s position to determine when festivals, vrats and sankranti transitions fall in a given year. Because the calculation blends lunar and solar cycles together, festival dates shift slightly on the Gregorian calendar every year, which is why it is worth checking a fresh, month-specific calendar like this one rather than relying on the previous year’s dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most important festival in Telugu Calendar 2026 May? Sri Satyanarayana Puja on May 30, paired with the Pournami Vratham, is one of the most widely observed events in the month, alongside Hanuman Jayanti on May 12.
How many Ekadashi and Pradosha days are there in 2026 May? There are two Ekadashi days (May 13 and May 27) and two Guru Pradosha Vratham days (May 14 and May 28) in May 2026.
When is Amavasya in 2026 May? Jyeshtha Amavasya, the new moon and tarpanam day, falls on May 16, 2026.
Why does May 2026 have two Pournami days? May 2026 has a Pournami on the 30th and another on the 31st, making it a rare instance of two full moons occurring close together within the same month, popularly called a Blue Moon.
When is Hanuman Jayanti in the Telugu Calendar for 2026? Hanuman Jayanti falls on May 12, 2026, a Tuesday.