From Buddha Purnima to Adhik Maas, there is abundance of festivals in May, see the complete list and auspicious time:

News India Live, Digital Desk: In May 2026, there is such a coincidence of planetary movements and dates that many big festivals are coming together in this month. this year month of jyeshtha Will come twice because ‘adhik maas’ is taking place in between.

1. Buddha Purnima (Buddha Jayanti) – 1 May 2026 (Friday)

Lord Buddha was born on the day of Vaishakh Purnima. On this day he attained enlightenment and on this day he also attained Mahaparinirvana.

Importance: It is also celebrated as ‘Chitra Purnima’ and ‘Kurma Jayanti’.

2. Vat Savitri Vrat and Shani Jayanti – 16 May 2026 (Saturday)

In North India (Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh), Vat Savitri fast is observed on the day of Jyeshtha Amavasya. On this day, the birth anniversary of Shani Dev, the god of justice, will also be celebrated.

Amavasya Tithi Start: May 16, 05:11 am.

Amavasya date ends: May 17, 01:30 pm.

3. Start of Adhik Maas (Purushottam Maas) – 17 May 2026 (Sunday)

‘Adhik Jyeshtha month’ is taking place in the year 2026. This month is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and auspicious activities (marriage, tonsure etc.) are prohibited, but charity gives infinite rewards.

Duration: From 17 May to 15 June 2026.

4. Ganga Dussehra – 25 May 2026 (Monday)

The day of Mother Ganga’s descent to earth is celebrated as Ganga Dussehra. Bathing in holy rivers and charity have special significance on this day.

Dashami Tithi: May 25, starting at 04:30 am.

Other major fasts and dates of May 2026: