Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Know the exact time, city-wise shubh muhurat, wishes to share and how to celebrate

Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Learn about all the details you need for the celebration, including the city-wise timings and ways to observe the festival.

Updated on: Apr 19, 2026 8:47 AM IST

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Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Akshaya Tritiya is a highly auspicious Hindu festival that is believed to carry powerful spiritual energy, symbolising success, good fortune, and abundance. It is observed on the third lunar day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the Hindu month of Vaishakha each year. The Sanskrit word ‘Akshaya’ means something that never diminishes or runs out, which is why the day is linked with lasting prosperity, growth, and happiness.
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Akshaya Tritiya, celebrated on the third tithi of Vaisakha, is an auspicious day for good deeds and investments, believed to bring eternal prosperity. (Freepik)

Let's take a quick look at Akshaya Tritiya 2026 date, auspicious time, and how this festival is celebrated.

Akshaya Tritiya 2026 date and time

According to Drik Panchang, Akshaya Tritiya falls on April 19, Sunday this year. The muhrat time for New Delhi is between 10:49 am and 12:20 am.

For Tritiya Tithi, time:
Tritiya Tithi begins - 10:49 am on Apr 19, 2026

Tritiya Tithi ends - 07:27 am on Apr 20, 2026

Here are the muhrat timings for other cities:

Pune: 10:49 am to 12:34 pm
Chennai: 10:49 am to 12:08 pm
Jaipur: 10:49 am to 12:26 pm
Hyderabad: 10:49 am to 12:15 pm
Gurgaon: 10:49 am to 12:21 pm
Chandigarh: 10:49 am to 12:22 pm
Kolkata: 10:49 am to 11:36 am
Mumbai: 10:49 am to 12:38 pm
Bengaluru: 10:49 am to 12:19 pm
Ahmedabad: 10:49 am to 12:39 pm
Noida: 10:49 am to 12:20 pm

How do people celebrate?

Those who do not want to buy heavy jewellery, opt for gold coins. (Representative Image/Bloomberg)

Primarily, people buy gold jewellery, coins or bars on this day. Since it symbolises enduring prosperity, the belief is that wealth purchased on this day will never diminish. Some also opt for silver or diamonds. As the day is rooted in positive, sacred energy, it is considered highly auspicious to begin something new, whether launching a project, booking new properties or starting a business, with the expectation of positive outcomes. Other practices include donating food to the poor, feeding animals, visiting temples for prayers, and worshipping Lord Vishnu, Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Kubera.

Akshaya Tritiya 2026 wishes

Send positive wishes to your loved ones and greet them with these messages celebrating the auspicious energy of the day.

1. Happy Akshaya Tritiya! May your life be filled with endless prosperity and joy ✨🌼

2. Wishing you wealth that grows and never fades—Happy Akshaya Tritiya 💰🌟

3. May your home be blessed with abundance and positivity this Akshaya Tritiya. Happy Akshaya Tritiya 🏡🌿

4. Happy Akshaya Tritiya! Here’s to new beginnings and lasting success 🚀🌸

5. Your investments today turn into lifelong prosperity—Happy Akshaya Tritiya 📈💛

6. Happy Akshaya Tritiya! Wishing you and your family joy and growth 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🌷

7. May this sacred day open doors to success for you. Happy Akshaya Tritiya 🚪✨

8. Happy Akshaya Tritiya! Celebrate new beginnings with hope and positivity 🌅🌼

9. May your life shine as bright as gold—Happy Akshaya Tritiya 🪙✨

10. Sending you शुभकामनाएँ for prosperity that grows every day. Happy Akshaya Tritiya 🌸🙏

11. Happy Akshaya Tritiya! May this day mark the start of success in all you do 🌟📊

12. Wishing you peace, wealth, and happiness in abundance—Happy Akshaya Tritiya ☮️💰

13. Happy Akshaya Tritiya! May your efforts multiply into success 💪🌿

14. Let this day bring you closer to your dreams. Happy Akshaya Tritiya 🌠💫

15. Happy Akshaya Tritiya! May your journey ahead be filled with growth 🌱✨

16. Wishing you good luck and prosperity that lasts forever—Happy Akshaya Tritiya 🍀💛

17. Happy Akshaya Tritiya! May your home be filled with happiness and harmony 🏡💖

18. A fresh start and new hope—Happy Akshaya Tritiya 🌄🌸

19. May this auspicious day bring endless opportunities. Happy Akshaya Tritiya 🌟🚀

20. Happy Akshaya Tritiya! Wishing you success, smiles, and prosperity always 😊✨

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