Tritiya Dates 2026
The most significant Tritiya is Akshaya Tritiya, falling on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya, which is considered one of the most auspicious days in the entire Hindu calendar. Any activity begun on this day is believed to bring enduring success and prosperity. Hartalika Teej (Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya) and Gangaur (Chaitra Shukla Tritiya) are other widely celebrated festivals falling on this tithi.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05-Jan-2026 |
Begins: 05-Jan-2026 09:58 AM Monday
Ends: 06-Jan-2026 08:03 AM Tuesday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
|
Cancer 14.6°
Pushya (Pada 4)
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| 21-Jan-2026 |
Begins: 21-Jan-2026 02:43 AM Wednesday
Ends: 22-Jan-2026 02:47 AM Thursday
|
Magha | Shukla |
|
Aquarius 0.6°
Dhanishta (Pada 3)
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| 04-Feb-2026 |
Begins: 04-Feb-2026 12:42 AM Wednesday
Ends: 05-Feb-2026 12:11 AM Thursday
|
Magha | Krishna |
|
Leo 14.7°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 19-Feb-2026 |
Begins: 19-Feb-2026 03:59 PM Thursday
Ends: 20-Feb-2026 02:39 PM Friday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
|
Pisces 0.5°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 4)
|
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| 05-Mar-2026 |
Begins: 05-Mar-2026 05:05 PM Thursday
Ends: 06-Mar-2026 05:55 PM Friday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
|
Virgo 14.7°
Hasta (Pada 2)
|
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| 21-Mar-2026 |
Begins: 21-Mar-2026 02:31 AM Saturday
Ends: 21-Mar-2026 11:57 PM Saturday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
|
Aries 0.0°
Ashwini (Pada 1)
|
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| 04-Apr-2026 |
Begins: 04-Apr-2026 10:10 AM Saturday
Ends: 05-Apr-2026 12:01 PM Sunday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
|
Libra 14.2°
Swati (Pada 3)
|
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| 19-Apr-2026 |
Begins: 19-Apr-2026 10:49 AM Sunday
Ends: 20-Apr-2026 07:28 AM Monday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
|
Aries 28.9°
Krittika (Pada 1)
|
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| 04-May-2026 |
Begins: 04-May-2026 03:03 AM Monday
Ends: 05-May-2026 05:26 AM Tuesday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Scorpio 13.2°
Anuradha (Pada 3)
|
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| 18-May-2026 |
Begins: 18-May-2026 05:53 PM Monday
Ends: 19-May-2026 02:19 PM Tuesday
|
Adhika Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Taurus 27.3°
Mrigashira (Pada 2)
|
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| 02-Jun-2026 |
Begins: 02-Jun-2026 07:03 PM Tuesday
Ends: 03-Jun-2026 09:23 PM Wednesday
|
Adhika Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Sagittarius 11.8°
Mula (Pada 4)
|
|
| 17-Jun-2026 |
Begins: 17-Jun-2026 12:52 AM Wednesday
Ends: 17-Jun-2026 09:39 PM Wednesday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Gemini 25.4°
Punarvasu (Pada 2)
|
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| 02-Jul-2026 |
Begins: 02-Jul-2026 09:39 AM Thursday
Ends: 03-Jul-2026 11:22 AM Friday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Capricorn 10.1°
Shravana (Pada 1)
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| 16-Jul-2026 |
Begins: 16-Jul-2026 08:53 AM Thursday
Ends: 17-Jul-2026 06:28 AM Friday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
|
Cancer 23.4°
Ashlesha (Pada 3)
|
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| 31-Jul-2026 |
Begins: 31-Jul-2026 10:33 PM Friday
Ends: 01-Aug-2026 11:09 PM Saturday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Aquarius 8.3°
Shatabhisha (Pada 1)
|
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| 14-Aug-2026 |
Begins: 14-Aug-2026 06:47 PM Friday
Ends: 15-Aug-2026 05:29 PM Saturday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Leo 21.5°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 3)
|
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| 30-Aug-2026 |
Begins: 30-Aug-2026 09:38 AM Sunday
Ends: 31-Aug-2026 08:52 AM Monday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
|
Pisces 6.6°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
|
|
| 13-Sep-2026 |
Begins: 13-Sep-2026 07:08 AM Sunday
Ends: 14-Sep-2026 07:07 AM Monday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
|
Virgo 20.1°
Hasta (Pada 4)
|
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| 28-Sep-2026 |
Begins: 28-Sep-2026 07:15 PM Monday
Ends: 29-Sep-2026 05:11 PM Tuesday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Aries 5.2°
Ashwini (Pada 2)
|
|
| 12-Oct-2026 |
Begins: 12-Oct-2026 10:13 PM Monday
Ends: 13-Oct-2026 11:28 PM Tuesday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
|
Libra 19.1°
Swati (Pada 4)
|
|
| 28-Oct-2026 |
Begins: 28-Oct-2026 04:08 AM Wednesday
Ends: 29-Oct-2026 01:08 AM Thursday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
|
Taurus 4.3°
Krittika (Pada 3)
|
|
| 11-Nov-2026 |
Begins: 11-Nov-2026 03:53 PM Wednesday
Ends: 12-Nov-2026 06:09 PM Thursday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
|
Scorpio 18.8°
Jyeshtha (Pada 1)
|
|
| 26-Nov-2026 |
Begins: 26-Nov-2026 01:16 PM Thursday
Ends: 27-Nov-2026 09:50 AM Friday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Gemini 3.8°
Mrigashira (Pada 4)
|
|
| 11-Dec-2026 |
Begins: 11-Dec-2026 11:23 AM Friday
Ends: 12-Dec-2026 02:06 PM Saturday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
|
Sagittarius 18.9°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 2)
|
|
| 25-Dec-2026 |
Begins: 25-Dec-2026 11:27 PM Friday
Ends: 26-Dec-2026 08:06 PM Saturday
|
Margashirsha | Krishna |
|
Cancer 3.7°
Pushya (Pada 1)
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Tritiya – Significance, Festivals & Rituals
What is Tritiya?
Tritiya is the 3rd lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. It is regarded as one of the most auspicious tithis for beginning new activities, purchases, and ceremonies.
What is Akshaya Tritiya?
Akshaya Tritiya falls on Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya and is considered one of the most auspicious days in the entire Hindu calendar. The word 'Akshaya' means 'never diminishing', and anything begun or purchased on this day — especially gold — is believed to bring enduring prosperity and good fortune.
What other festivals fall on Tritiya?
Hartalika Teej falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya and is observed by women who fast for the wellbeing of their husbands and worship Goddess Parvati. Gangaur, celebrated in Rajasthan on Chaitra Shukla Tritiya, honours Goddess Gauri (Parvati) and is marked by colourful processions and folk songs.
Why is Tritiya considered auspicious for gold purchases?
On Akshaya Tritiya specifically, it is believed that the Sun and Moon are simultaneously at their most exalted positions, making any investment or purchase made on this day grow in value and never diminish. This has made it one of the most popular days for gold buying across India.