Vaishakh month is the second month of the year according to the Hindu calendar. This month is considered to be especially dear to Bhagwan Vishnu. It is believed that Treta Yuga started in the month of Vaishakh. It is also called 'Madhava month', which is another name for Lord Vishnu.
This time the month of Vaishakh will start from 3rd April and will continue till 1st May 2026. Due to its association with Vishakha Nakshatra, this month is known as Vaishakh. In such a situation, let us know when and on which day the fasts and festivals are falling in this month.
Vaishakh 2026 fasts and festivals
Sunday, 5th April 2026 - Vikat Sankashti Chaturthi fast
Monday, 13th April 2026 - Varuthini Ekadashi Vrat
Tuesday, 14th April 2026 - Aries Sankranti, Solar New Year
Wednesday, 15th April 2026 - Pradosh Vrat
Friday, 17th April 2026 - Darsh Amavasya, Anvadhan, Vaishakh Amavasya
Saturday, 18th April 2026 - Ishti, Chandra Darshan
Sunday, 19th April 2026 - Parshuram Jayanti, Akshay Tritiya
Thursday, 23rd April 2026 - Ganga Saptami
Saturday, 25th April 2026 - Sita Navami
Monday, 27th April 2025 - Mohini Ekadashi
Tuesday, 28th April 2026 - Bhaum Pradosh Vrat
Thursday, 30th April 2026 - Narasimha Jayanti
Friday, 1st May 2026 - Kurma Jayanti, Buddha Purnima, Vaishakh Purnima, Anvadhan
| Reason | Bhagwan Vishnu |
| Celebrations | Prayer at Temple, Vrat, Puja at Home |
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| Festival | Date |
|---|---|
| Friday, 3 April 2026 | |
| Friday, 1 May 2026 |