Akshaya Tritiya 2026
अक्षय तृतीया 2026
April 25, 2026 (Saturday) • Tritiya (Shukla Paksha)
Akshaya Tritiya is one of the most auspicious days in Hindu calendar. 'Akshaya' means 'never diminishing'—anything started or purchased on this day is believed to bring lasting prosperity.
Significance
This day is self-auspicious (svayam siddha muhurat), meaning no separate muhurat calculation is needed. Gold purchases, new ventures, weddings, and charity on this day multiply infinitely.
Puja Timings
Tritiya Tithi Begins
5:58 AM (April 25)
Tritiya Tithi Ends
3:24 AM (April 26)
Entire Day Auspicious
Sunrise to Sunset
Best Time for Purchases
During Rohini Nakshatra
Rituals & Traditions
- Buy gold or silver
- Start new business or venture
- Perform Vishnu-Lakshmi puja
- Give charity (daan)
- Start important tasks
- Plant trees or start agricultural work
Tips by Zodiac Sign
Aries
Start new ventures boldly. Invest in red gold.
Taurus
Your lucky day! Buy property or gold.
Gemini
Start new learning. Invest in education.
Cancer
Home purchases favored. Buy silver utensils.
Leo
Investment in gold highly favorable.
Virgo
Health investments pay off. Start wellness routines.
Libra
Partnership ventures succeed. Joint investments work.
Scorpio
Hidden gains possible. Trust your instincts.
Sagittarius
Travel investments favored. Book future trips.
Capricorn
Career moves succeed. Start job applications.
Aquarius
Technology investments work. Buy new devices.
Pisces
Spiritual investments multiply. Donate generously.
Do's
- • Buy gold, silver, or property
- • Start new business or venture
- • Give charity generously
- • Perform Vishnu-Lakshmi puja
- • Start Satya Narayan Vrat
- • Begin new education or skill learning
Don'ts
- • Don't postpone auspicious activities
- • Avoid arguments and negativity
- • Don't waste money on unnecessary items
- • Avoid non-vegetarian food
- • Don't borrow money
- • Avoid starting anything negative
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Get Your PredictionsFrequently Asked Questions
Why is gold bought on Akshaya Tritiya?
Gold represents Lakshmi (wealth). Buying gold on Akshaya Tritiya is believed to ensure the wealth never diminishes and keeps growing. Even a small purchase carries the blessing of infinite prosperity.
Is the entire day auspicious or specific timings?
Akshaya Tritiya is a svayam siddha muhurat—the entire day during Tritiya tithi is auspicious. No specific muhurat is needed. However, Rohini Nakshatra period is considered extra auspicious if it coincides.
What donations are recommended on Akshaya Tritiya?
Donate water, food, clothes, and money to the needy. Donating a water pot (matka), umbrellas, fans, or water coolers (summer relief items) is especially meritorious. Any sincere charity multiplies infinitely.