Hanuman Jayanti 2026 in London

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

In short

Hanuman Jayanti 2026 falls on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 in London. It is Chaitra Purnima in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:37 AM and sunset 7:32 PM.

India: Apr 2, 2026

Also known as: Hanuman Janmotsav

London timings

Date
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Wednesday
Lunar date
Chaitra Purnima
Sunrise
6:37 AM
Sunset
7:32 PM
Moonrise
7:16 PM
Moonset
6:09 AM
Today’s Panchang in London

What is Hanuman Jayanti?

Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Hanuman on the full moon of Chaitra. In parts of the south and west the same birth is observed on other dates entirely — this is the north Indian reckoning.

How it is observed

Devotees read the Hanuman Chalisa, offer sindoor and boondi, and visit Hanuman temples at dawn, when the recitation traditionally begins.

Other cities

BirminghamBradfordCoventryLeicesterManchesterNottinghamSloughBangaloreChennaiNew DelhiDubaiEdison, NJ

Other years

Hanuman Jayanti 2024Hanuman Jayanti 2025Hanuman Jayanti 2027Hanuman Jayanti 2028

More festivals

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Frequently asked questions

When is Hanuman Jayanti 2026 in London?

Hanuman Jayanti 2026 in London is on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. It falls on Chaitra Purnima.

Is Hanuman Jayanti 2026 on the same day in London as in India?

No. Hanuman Jayanti is on Apr 1, 2026 in London but Apr 2, 2026 in India. The tithi begins at one moment worldwide, and that moment lands on a different local day in each place.

What else is Hanuman Jayanti called?

Hanuman Jayanti is also known as Hanuman Janmotsav. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.