Akshaya Tritiya 2026 Date & Shubh Muhurat: Best Time to Buy Gold in Bengaluru, Hyderabad & Mumbai

Akshaya Tritiya 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, April 19. Being one of the most auspicious days for buying gold and silver and starting new investments, the festival has held a lot of importance.

As per the belief, gold & silver purchases made on the day of Akshaya Tritiya bring prosperity and long-term wealth. Due to these factors the festival sees a massive surge in gold buying across India every single year.

So if you're planning to invest, here's everything you need to know about the Akshaya Tritiya 2026 date and the city-wise best muhurat to buy gold.

Akshaya Tritiya 2026 Date and Tithi Timing

As per Drik Panchang, the sacred Vaishakh Shukla Tritiya tithi begins on April 19, 2026, at 10:49 AM and ends on April 20, 2026, at 7:27 AM.

Since the Udaya tithi falls on April 19, Akshaya Tritiya will be observed on this day across India. This day will be the most important for gold buying in 2026.

Best Time to Buy Gold on Akshaya Tritiya 2026

The most auspicious gold-buying Muhurat on Akshaya Tritiya 2026 starts at around 10:49 AM and ends around 12:21 PM to 12:26 PM. This is the peak of Muhurat.

However, many astrologers also consider the entire day ideal for those planning to buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya.

City-Wise Gold Buying Muhurat: Bengaluru, Hyderabad & Mumbai: April 19 & April 20 Timings

Here are the Akshaya Tritiya 2026 gold buying timings city-wise, based on Drik Panchang, including key Choghadiya muhurat:

April 19 Sunday: Main Akshaya Tritiya Choghadiya Muhurat

Bengaluru

• Morning Muhurat: 10:49 AM - 12:19 PM
• Afternoon Muhurat: 01:52 PM - 03:26 PM
• Evening Muhurat (Amrita Muhurat): 06:33 PM - 10:52 PM

Hyderabad

• Morning Muhurat: 10:49 AM - 12:15 PM
• Afternoon Muhurat: 01:50 PM - 03:24 PM
• Evening Muhurat (Amrita Muhurat): 06:33 PM - 10:50 PM

Mumbai

• Morning Muhurat: 10:49 AM - 12:38 PM
• Afternoon Muhurat: 02:13 PM - 03:47 PM
• Evening Muhurat (Amrita Muhurat): 06:57 PM - 11:12 PM

April 20 Monday: The Final Auspicious Gold Buying Window

Even after the main day, there is a final shubh muhurat window on April 20 before Tritiya ends:

Bengaluru Gold Purchase Timing

• 01:45 AM - 03:11 AM
• 04:38 AM - 06:04 AM
• 06:04 AM to 07:27 AM

Hyderabad Gold Purchase Timing:

• 01:41 AM - 03:06 AM
• 04:32 AM - 05:57 AM
• 05:57 AM to 07:27 AM

Mumbai Gold Purchase Timing

• 02:02 AM - 03:28 AM
• 04:53 AM - 06:18 AM
• 06:18 AM to 07:27 AM

Why Akshaya Tritiya Is the Best Day to Buy Gold

The word "Akshaya" means "never diminishing", so it is one of the most powerful days for gold investment in India. Buying gold on this day is believed to bring wealth and prosperity and long-term financial growth, and it's also considered an auspicious beginning for investments.