Monday, April 20, 2026
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 falls on Monday, April 20, 2026 in Melbourne. It is Vaishakha Shukla Paksha Tritiya in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:52 AM and sunset 5:45 PM.
India: Apr 19, 2026
Also known as: Akha Teej · Akti
Akshaya Tritiya means "the imperishable third" — a day on which whatever is begun or given is held never to diminish. It is one of the handful of dates considered auspicious in its entirety, needing no muhurat to be chosen within it.
It is the single busiest day of the Indian year for buying gold, and a favoured date for weddings, housewarmings and new ventures. Charity given today is believed to return without end.
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 in Melbourne is on Monday, April 20, 2026. It falls on Vaishakha Shukla Paksha Tritiya.
No. Akshaya Tritiya is on Apr 20, 2026 in Melbourne but Apr 19, 2026 in India. The tithi begins at one moment worldwide, and that moment lands on a different local day in each place.
Akshaya Tritiya is also known as Akha Teej, Akti. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.