April will bring the holy Vaishakh period, which is very important in Hindu culture. During this time, many important fasts and festivals will take place, such as Akshaya Tritiya, Hanuman Jayanti, Ganga Saptami, Baglamukhi Jayanti, Sita Navami, Narasimha Jayanti, and Baisakhi. Astrologers think that the movement of four major planets during this time will bring good things, wealth, and success.
Vaishakh Month: Duration and Significance
Vaishakh, the holy month, will begin on April 3, 2026. It is one of the most auspicious times in Hindu tradition. The scriptures say that Vaishakh is the most spiritually important month. Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most important days of the year because any शुभ कर्म (good deeds) done on this day are thought to bring lasting benefits.
List of auspicious days in April including festivals
April 2: Hanuman Jayanti, Chaitra Purnima VratApril 3: Beginning of Vaishakh MonthApril 5: Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi, Badi ChaturthiApril 9: Masik Krishna JanmashtamiApril 10: KalashtamiApril 13: Varuthini Ekadashi, Vallabhacharya Jayanti, Panchak BeginsApril 14: Mesh Sankranti, BaisakhiApril 15: Budh Pradosh Vrat, Masik ShivratriApril 17: Vaishakh AmavasyaApril 19: Akshaya Tritiya, Parashuram Jayanti, Treta Yuga DayApril 20: Matangi Jayanti, Rohini Vrat, Sankarshan ChaturthiApril 21: Shankaracharya Jayanti, Surdas JayantiApril 22: Ramanuja Jayanti, Skanda ShashthiApril 23: Ganga SaptamiApril 24: Baglamukhi Jayanti, Masik Durga AshtamiApril 25: Sita NavamiApril 27: Mohini Ekadashi, Siddhilakshmi Jayanti, Thrissur PooramApril 28: Bhaum Pradosh Vrat, Parashuram DwadashiApril 30: Narasimha Jayanti, Chhinnamasta Jayanti
Best dates for marriage in April
After Kharmas ends on April 14, good things like weddings and ceremonies will start up again. April 15, 20, 21, 25, 27, 28, and 29 are good days for weddings in April 2026.
The best days to start over and invest
People think that Akshaya Tritiya is one of the best days to buy gold, silver, property, or cars, as well as start new businesses. April 19, 2026, is the date, which makes it a great day for investments, housewarmings, and starting a business.
Pushya Nakshatra Guru
This month will also see the rare and very lucky Guru Pushya Nakshatra. People think that starting new businesses or buying things during this time will bring Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings. People who miss Akshaya Tritiya can still have good luck on April 23 and 24.
Transits of planets in April 2026
In April, several important movements of planets will happen:April 2: Mars transits into PiscesApril 11: Mercury transits into PiscesApril 14: Sun transits into AriesApril 19: Venus transits into TaurusApril 30: Mercury transits into Aries
