Ram Navmi in 2026 will be celebrated on Thursday, 26 March 2026, according to most Hindu calendar and festival references.

Quick date snapshot

  • Ram Navmi 2026 date (India & global Hindu calendars): 26 March 2026 (Thursday).
  • It falls on Chaitra Shukla Navami , the ninth day of the bright fortnight of the Hindu month Chaitra.
  • Many sources also note that some local calendars and observances may extend or emphasize celebrations into 27 March depending on Navami tithi and sunrise timings.

Timing & tithi (high level)

  • Navami tithi (2026):
    • Starts around late morning on 26 March 2026.
* Ends in the morning of 27 March 2026.
  • The main Ram Navmi puja is usually done during Madhyahna (midday period) on 26 March, with auspicious windows a little before and after local noon, which can vary slightly by city and country.

What is Ram Navmi?

  • Ram Navmi marks the birth of Lord Rama , regarded as the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu in Hindu tradition.
  • It comes near the end of Chaitra Navratri , so many devotees combine Navratri fasting and Ram Navmi celebrations on this day.

In many homes and temples, people read or listen to the Ramayana, sing bhajans, and perform special aarti to welcome the birth of Shri Ram on Ram Navmi.

Quick FAQ style recap

  • Q: When is Ram Navmi 2026 (Gregorian calendar)?
    • A: Thursday, 26 March 2026.
  • Q: Does any calendar show 27 March?
    • A: A few holiday lists mark Ram Navmi/Ramanavami on 27 March due to tithi–sunrise calculations, but major festival and panchang sites highlight 26 March as the main observance day.

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