Kalnirnay May 2026 Marathi Calendar
Panchang Details & Fasting Days for May 2026
Quick Facts: Kalnirnay May 2026
Vaishakha & Jyeshtha (Adhik Maas start)
Maharashtra Day (May 1) & Akshaya Tritiya (May 18)
Apara & Padmini Ekadashi
Extra Jyeshtha month begins May 17
Kalnirnay May 2026 Calendar
View the May 2026 Marathi calendar with festivals and public holidays.
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Detailed Panchang for May 2026
According to the traditional Vedic calendar, the month of May 2026 spans the Hindu lunar months of Vaishakha – Jyeshtha (Adhik). These lunar phases determine auspicious planetary movements, daily tithis, and the transition of the Moon through various constellations (Nakshatras) in the Shaka Year Shaka 1948.
Festivals & Public Holidays in May 2026
The list of major festivals, fasts, and public holidays observed in May 2026 is detailed in the table below:
| Date | Festival / Holiday Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Maharashtra Day / Buddha Purnima | Public Holiday |
| May 5, 2026 | Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi | Festival / Fasting |
| May 13, 2026 | Apara Ekadashi | Festival / Fasting |
| May 16, 2026 | Vat Savitri Vrat | Festival / Fasting |
| May 17, 2026 | Adhik Jyeshtha Month Begins | Festival / Fasting |
| May 25, 2026 | Ganga Dussehra | Festival / Fasting |
| May 27, 2026 | Padmini Ekadashi (Adhik Maas) | Festival / Fasting |
Shubh Vivah Marriage Dates in May 2026
Auspicious marriage dates scheduled for this month are summarized below:
Vastu Shanti Housewarming Dates in May 2026
Auspicious Griha Pravesh dates scheduled for this month are summarized below:
Kalnirnay May 2026 Marathi Calendar & Panchang Overview
According to the Kalnirnay Marathi Calendar, May 2026 hosts a highly unique astronomical event: the start of the Adhik Jyeshtha Maas (extra intercalary month) starting Sunday, May 17. This results in a transition from the standard Vaishakha Maas into the Adhik Jyeshtha Maas, which spans through mid-June and temporarily adjusts the standard calendar calculations.
Maharashtra Din & Akshaya Tritiya Celebrations in May 2026
May 2026 features two highly celebrated events in Maharashtra: Maharashtra Day (Maharashtra Din) on Friday, May 1, and Buddha Purnima on Friday, May 1. Maharashtra Day celebrates the state’s official formation with parades and cultural showcases, while Akshaya Tritiya represents one of the Sade-Teen Muhurats (most auspicious days of the Hindu calendar). Maharashtrian families participate in Akshaya Tritiya by purchasing gold ornaments, buying new vehicles, or beginning house construction, believing it invites eternal wealth and prosperity.
Key Vrats & Special Adhik Maas Fasting in May 2026
Fasting observances in May include Apara Ekadashi on Wednesday, May 13, and the unique Padmini Ekadashi on Wednesday, May 27. Padmini Ekadashi is specifically observed during the Adhik Maas cycle, holding ten times the spiritual merits of a standard fast. Additionally, Ganga Dussehra is celebrated on Monday, May 25. Devotees are encouraged to check daily sunrise and moonrise timings on our interactive grid above before starting their monthly fasts.