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Hanuman Jayanti 2025: Date, Time, Muhurat, Shubh Muhrat & Holiday Status in India
Hanuman Jayanti 2025: Date, Time, Muhurat, Shubh Muhrat & Holiday Checklist
Hanuman Jayanti 2025 falls on Friday, 11 April 2025, marked by the full-moon day (Purnima) of the Hindu lunar month Chaitra. Devotees across India observe the festival with abhishekam, recitation of the Hanuman Chalisa, and the traditional fast (vrat). This playbook covers every detail you need—from exact tithi and sunrise window to whether banks and schools will remain closed.
Key Takeaways
- Date: Friday, 11 April 2025 (Chaitra Purnima).
- Tithi starts: ~10 Apr evening; ends: ~11 Apr afternoon (varies by city).
- Best puja window: Early morning around dawn (brahma muhurta) before sunrise.
- Holiday status: Not a central-government gazetted holiday; many private shops and temples stay open; check your state/employer.
- Core ritual: Sweets (puran poli / bundi laddoo), red sandalwood tilak, Hanuman Chalisa, and the optional one-day fast.
When Is Hanuman Jayanti in 2025?
Calendar Reference
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|
| Gregorian date | Friday, 11 April 2025 |
| Amavasya/Purnima | Chaitra Purnima |
| Varam (day) | Somavar (Monday) tithi overlap; main observance on Friday |
| Month (Hindu calendar) | Chaitra (March–April) |
| Birth sign (traditional) | Kumbha (Aquarius) nakshatra Ashlesha* |
*Panchang sources differ on nakshatra; always confirm with your local priest.
Regional Variations You Must Know
| Region | Date observed | Note |
|---|
| North India | 11 April 2025 | Follows Amavasya/Krishna Paksha in some kalendars—verify locally. |
| South India (Tamil Nadu) | Varies (Chithirai) | Often celebrated on the next new moon; dates differ. |
| Odisha & parts of East India | 11 April 2025 (Chaitra) | Observed as Utsav with community feasts. |
| Nepal | 11 April 2025 | Major public celebration; many offices closed. |
Exact Tithi & Muhurat Times (11 April 2025)