The month of May is starting with the scorching weather. This is a vibrant month and holds an immense significance. This month of May is full of devotion, wisdom and new beginning. This time period is considered highly sacred as so many auspicious events are going to take place in this month. Buddha Purnima: On this auspicious day, Lord Buddha was born and people celebrate the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha. Narada Jayanti: The day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Narada Muni. Vat Savitri Vrat: This auspicious day is observed by the Hindu women and they keep fast for the good health and well being of their husbands. Ganga Dussehra: On this sacred day, Goddess Ganga descended on earth and people celebrate the birth anniversary of the living Goddess Ganga. Let’s check out the below mentioned monthly festival’s list and mark your day and date for the coming event.
Festivals in May 2026 : Check Date and Day
| date | Day | festivals |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Kurma Jayanti Buddha Purnima Chandika Jayanti Chitra Pournami Vaishakha Purnima Fast Vaishakha Purnima Anvadhan |
| May 2, 2026 | saturday | Narada Jayanti Jyeshtha Begins Ishti |
| May 4, 2026 | monday | Agni Nakshatram Begins |
| May 5, 2026 | tuesday | Ekdanta Sankasthi Chaturthi |
| May 9, 2026 | wednesday | Kalashtami Monthly Krishna Janmashtami |
| May 12, 2026 | tuesday | Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) |
| May 13, 2026 | wednesday | Krishna Parashuram Dwadashi Apara Ekadashi |
| May 14, 2026 | thursday | Guru Pradosh Vrat |
| May 15, 2026 | Friday | Virshabh Sankranti Monthly Shivratri |
| May 16, 2026 | saturday | Vat Savitri Vrat Shani Jayanti Masik Karthigai Darsha Amavasya Anvadhan Jyeshtha Amavasya |
| May 17, 2026 | sunday | Ishti Adhika Chandra Darshan |
| May 18, 2026 | monday | Rohini Fast |
| May 20, 2026 | wednesday | Varada Chaturthi |
| May 21, 2026 | thursday | Adhika Skanda Sashti |
| May 23, 2026 | saturday | Adhika Masik Durgashtami |
| May 25, 2026 | monday | Ganga Dussehra |
| May 27, 2026 | wednesday | Padmini Ekadashi Adhika Ramlakshamana Dwadashi |
| May 28, 2026 | thursday | Guru Pradosh Vrat Agni Nakshatram Ends |
| May 30, 2026 | saturday | Adhika Purnima Fast Vaikasi Visakam |
| May 31, 22026 | sunday | Anvadhan Jyeshtha Adhika Purnima |
