One of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar is just a few days away. Akshaya Tritiya 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, April 19th. The festival falls on the third lunar day, which is the Tritiya Tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Vaishakha month.
According to Drik Panchang calculations, the Tritiya Tithi begins at 10:49 AM on April 19 and ends at 07:27 AM on April 20. Since the Udaya Tithi falls on April 19, the Akshaya Tritiya 2026 will be observed on this day.

Akshaya Tritiya 2026 Gold Buying Shubh Muhurat
Since this day is considered highly suspicious for buying gold & silver ornaments, Akshaya Tritiya gold buying muhurat is very important to keep in mind. According to Drik Panchang, there are multiple auspicious windows.
The Puja Muhuratt lies between 10:49 AM to 12:21 PM, i.e., for 1 hour 32 minutes
The Gold Buying Muhurat lies between 10:49 AM on April 19 and 05:52 AM on April 20
Auspicious Time Slots for Buying Gold
Devotees and buyers have multiple time slots throughout the day and night to make Gold purchases.
- Morning (Chara, Labha, Amrita): 10:49 AM -12:21 PM
- Afternoon (Shubha): 01:58 PM - 03:35 PM
- Evening (Shubha, Amrita, Chara): 06:50 PM -10:58 PM
- Night (Labha): 01:43 AM - 03:06 AM (April 20)
- Early Morning (Shubha): 04:29 AM - 05:52 AM (April 20)
Why Do People Buy Gold on Akshaya Tritiya?
Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is considered extremely 'Shubh' or auspicious for gold buying, new beginnings, and investments. The word "Akshaya" means never diminishing, symbolising eternal prosperity and wealth.
People believe that buying gold on this day brings long-lasting wealth and good fortune. Investments made on the day of Akshya Tritiya grow and multiply over time. It is also the ideal day to start new ventures, buy property, or make big purchases
Gold, in particular, is seen as a symbol of purity, prosperity, and financial security, so it is the most popular purchase during this festival.
Akshaya Tritiya is celebrated by both Hindus and Jains, and has very deep cultural and spiritual importance across India.
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