If you are searching for the Telugu Calendar 2026 April (తెలుగు క్యాలెండర్ 2026 ఏప్రిల్), you are likely trying to plan something important — a temple visit, a fasting day, a housewarming, or simply a way to stay in step with Telugu tradition. April 2026 is a special month on the Telugu calendar because it carries the final days of Chaitra masam and the beginning of Vaisakha masam, alongside major festivals like Hanuman Jayanti, Akshaya Tritiya, and Narasimha Jayanti.
This guide lays out every important date, festival, and vratam (fasting or observance day) for April 2026, based on traditional Telugu Panchangam calculations for Hyderabad, Telangana. Whether you follow the calendar for religious practice, for planning a Muhurtham, or simply out of cultural interest, this article gives you a clear and accurate picture of the month ahead.
Telugu Calendar April 2026: Chaitra to Vaisakha
April 2026 spans two Telugu months:
- April 1 to April 17, 2026 — the closing stretch of Chaitra masam, running from Chaitra Sukla Chaturdashi through to Chaitra Krishna Amavasya.
- April 18, 2026 (Saturday) — Vaisakha masam begins, opening with Sukla Padyami, the first day of the waxing moon.
- April 19 to April 30, 2026 — the early stretch of Vaisakha masam, continuing through the rest of the month.
This transition matters because both Chaitra and Vaisakha are considered auspicious months in Telugu tradition, which is part of why April sees a steady run of festivals, Vratams, and temple celebrations from start to finish.
Download the Telugu Calendar 2026 April PDF
Many readers prefer to keep a printable or offline copy of the Telugu Calendar for April 2026 handy, especially for sharing with family, printing for a home altar, or checking dates while travelling without internet access. A downloadable PDF version typically includes the daily Tithi, Nakshatram, Rahu Kalam, Durmuhurtham, and sunrise and sunset timings for every single day of the month, laid out in an easy-to-read format.
Telugu Calendar April 2026: Important Dates Table
Here is a simple table of the key festival, fasting, and observance dates for the Telugu Calendar 2026 April, based on the Telugu Panchangam for Hyderabad, Telangana.
| Date (2026) | Day | Telugu Tithi | Festival / Observance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2 | Thursday | Chaitra Sukla Pournami | Pournami, Hanuman Jayanti |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Krishna Chaturthi | Sankashtahara Chaturthi |
| Apr 11 | Saturday | — | Jyotirao Phule Jayanti |
| Apr 13 | Monday | Krishna Ekadashi | Varuthini Ekadashi |
| Apr 14 | Tuesday | Krishna Dwadashi | Dr. Ambedkar Jayanti, Mesha Sankramanam |
| Apr 15 | Wednesday | Krishna Trayodashi | Pradosha Vratam, Masa Shivaratri |
| Apr 17 | Friday | Krishna Amavasya | Amavasya (Chaitra masam ends) |
| Apr 18 | Saturday | Vaisakha Sukla Padyami | Vaisakha Masam Begins |
| Apr 19 | Sunday | Sukla Vidiya | Akshaya Tritiya, Parashurama Jayanti |
| Apr 20 | Monday | Sukla Tadiya | Chaturthi Vrutham |
| Apr 21 | Tuesday | Sukla Panchami | Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti |
| Apr 22 | Wednesday | Sukla Shashti | Skanda Shashti, Sri Ramanuja Jayanti |
| Apr 26 | Sunday | Sukla Dasami | Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Jayanti |
| Apr 27 | Monday | Sukla Ekadashi | Mohini Ekadashi, Annavaram Satyanarayana Swami Kalyanam |
| Apr 29 | Wednesday | Sukla Trayodashi | Pradosha Vratam |
| Apr 30 | Thursday | Sukla Chaturdashi | Narasimha Jayanti, Sri Sri Jayanti |
Note: Tithi timings (the exact hour a lunar day begins or ends) can shift slightly depending on your city. The dates above are calculated for Hyderabad and represent the most widely followed timing across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Major Festivals and Vratams in April 2026, Explained
Pournami and Hanuman Jayanti — April 2
The full moon of Chaitra falls on April 2, 2026, and in the Telugu tradition, this same day is celebrated as Hanuman Jayanti, marking the birth of Lord Hanuman. Devotees visit Hanuman temples, recite the Hanuman Chalisa, and offer vada malas and sindooram as part of the celebrations.
Sankashtahara Chaturthi — April 5
This day is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and falls on the fourth day of the waning moon. Devotees fast through the day and break the fast after sighting the moon in the evening, praying for the removal of obstacles.
Varuthini Ekadashi — April 13
Varuthini Ekadashi, observed on April 13, 2026, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is considered one of the more significant Ekadashis of the year, and devotees observe a strict fast, avoiding grains and focusing on prayer and devotion.
Ambedkar Jayanti and Mesha Sankramanam — April 14
April 14 carries a double significance. It is Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary, a national observance, and it also marks Mesha Sankramanam, the solar new year celebrated as Sankranti in several other South Indian traditions when the sun enters Mesha (Aries).
Pradosha Vratam and Masa Shivaratri — April 15
April 15, 2026, brings together two Shiva-related observances on the same day: Pradosha Vratam, a twilight puja marked on the 13th lunar day, and Masa Shivaratri, the monthly observance of Lord Shiva. Devotees typically visit Shiva temples in the evening for abhishekam and prayer.
Amavasya — April 17
The new moon on April 17, 2026, marks the final day of Chaitra masam. This is traditionally an important day for Tarpanam (ancestral offerings) and for quiet reflection before the new month begins.
Vaisakha Masam Begins — April 18
Vaisakha masam opens on April 18, 2026, with Chandrodayam (Chandra Darshan), the sighting of the new crescent moon. Vaisakha is considered a highly meritorious month in Hindu tradition, associated with charity, fasting, and river baths.
Akshaya Tritiya — April 19
One of the most widely celebrated days of the year, Akshaya Tritiya falls on April 19, 2026. The name means “never-diminishing,” and it is considered an auspicious day for starting new ventures, buying gold, and performing weddings without needing to check a specific Muhurtham, since the entire day is regarded as favourable. This day also coincides with Parashurama Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Parashurama.
Chaturthi Vrutham — April 20
Another Ganesha Chaturthi observance falls on April 20, 2026, this time in the waxing moon phase of Vaisakha, continuing the monthly cycle of prayer to Lord Ganesha.
Skanda Shashti and Sri Ramanuja Jayanti — April 22
April 22, 2026, brings Skanda Shashti, dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya (Karthikeya), along with Sri Ramanuja Jayanti, honouring the birth anniversary of the great Vaishnavite philosopher and saint Ramanujacharya, widely revered across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Mohini Ekadashi — April 27
The second Ekadashi of the month falls on April 27, 2026, observed as Mohini Ekadashi. This day also marks the Annavaram Satyanarayana Swami Kalyanam, the grand celestial wedding celebration at the famous Annavaram temple, one of the most visited Vishnu temples in Andhra Pradesh.
Pradosha Vratam — April 29
A second Pradosha Vratam falls on April 29, 2026, completing the month’s second Shiva twilight observance, this time in the waxing moon phase of Vaisakha.
Narasimha Jayanti and Sri Sri Jayanti — April 30
April closes with Narasimha Jayanti, marking the appearance of Lord Vishnu in his Narasimha (half-man, half-lion) form. The same day is observed as Sri Sri Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the celebrated Telugu poet Srirangam Srinivasa Rao, popularly known as Sri Sri, one of the most influential figures in modern Telugu literature.
Why Chaitra and Vaisakha Matter in Telugu Culture
Chaitra and Vaisakha together form one of the busiest festival stretches of the Telugu year. Chaitra begins the new Telugu year at Ugadi and carries forward the festive energy through Rama Navami and Hanuman Jayanti, while Vaisakha is traditionally associated with charity, fasting, and pilgrimage, making it a favoured month for temple visits and religious vows. The presence of Akshaya Tritiya in the early days of Vaisakha adds further weight to the month, since it is one of the few days in the entire Telugu calendar considered universally auspicious, without needing a separate Muhurtham check.
Using the Telugu Calendar for Muhurtham (Auspicious Timings)
If you are trying to fix a date for a specific event in April 2026, here is a general way families use the Telugu calendar:
- Weddings and new ventures often target Akshaya Tritiya on April 19, since the entire day is regarded as auspicious without further calculation.
- Temple visits and prayer are considered favourable on Amavasya, Pournami, Pradosha Vratam, and named festival days such as Hanuman Jayanti and Narasimha Jayanti.
- Personal fasting and spiritual practice are most commonly tied to Ekadashi, Pradosha Vratam, and Sankashtahara Chaturthi.
Because a complete Muhurtham depends on several additional factors, including Nakshatram, Rasi, and the specific time of day, anyone planning a wedding, Griha Pravesam, or similar milestone event should consult a qualified astrologer or a detailed Muhurtham Panchangam rather than relying on the monthly dates alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Vaisakha month start in 2026? Vaisakha masam 2026 begins on April 18, a Saturday, right after the Chaitra Amavasya on April 17.
What is the biggest festival in the Telugu Calendar 2026 April? Akshaya Tritiya on April 19 and Hanuman Jayanti on April 2 are the two most widely observed festivals of the month, alongside Narasimha Jayanti on April 30.
How many Ekadashi and Pradosha Vratam days are there in April 2026? There are two of each. Ekadashi falls on April 13 (Varuthini Ekadashi) and April 27 (Mohini Ekadashi), while Pradosha Vratam falls on April 15 and April 29.
Is April 2026 a good month for weddings as per the Telugu calendar? Yes. April spans two generally favourable months, Chaitra and Vaisakha, and includes Akshaya Tritiya, one of the most auspicious days of the entire year for weddings and new beginnings. It is still best to confirm an exact date and time with a detailed horoscope-based Muhurtham chart.
What is Amavasya in April 2026? Amavasya, the new moon day, falls on April 17, 2026, marking the end of Chaitra masam and the day before Vaisakha begins.
Which Telugu year is 2026? 2026 falls under the Telugu year Parabhava Nama Samvatsaram, which began with Ugadi on March 20, 2026, replacing the outgoing Viswavasu year.
Conclusion
The Telugu Calendar 2026 April is shaped by the transition from Chaitra to Vaisakha, bringing together Hanuman Jayanti on April 2, Varuthini Ekadashi on April 13, the new moon on April 17, Akshaya Tritiya on April 19, and Narasimha Jayanti on April 30. Whether you are tracking these dates for personal spiritual practice, planning a temple visit, or fixing a wedding Muhurtham, this month offers a rich calendar full of meaningful observances. Keep this guide handy through April, and consider downloading a printable Telugu calendar PDF so you always have these dates within reach.