May in the Hindu calendar is adorned with a rich array of festivals and significant observances, each reflecting the cultural, spiritual, and social fabric of Hinduism.
Let's embark on a journey through some of the notable Hindu festivals and significant days that grace May 2024.
Hindu Festivals in May 2024
| Festival Name | Date / Day | Tithi |
| International Workers' Day | May 1, 2024, Wednesday |
fixed day in Gregorian calendar
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| Kalashtami | May 1, 2024, Wednesday |
Vaishakha, Krishna Ashtami
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| Masik Krishna Janmashtami | May 1, 2024, Wednesday |
Vaishakha, Krishna Ashtami
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| Vallabhacharya Jayanti | May 4, 2024, Saturday |
Vaishakha, Krishna Ekadashi
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| Agni Nakshatram Begins | May 4, 2024, Saturday |
based on Solar calendar
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| Varuthini Ekadashi | May 4, 2024, Saturday |
Vaishakha, Krishna Ekadashi
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| World Laughter Day | May 5, 2024, Sunday |
1st Sunday of May
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| Pradosh Vrat | May 5, 2024, Sunday |
Vaishakha, Krishna Trayodashi
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| Masik Shivaratri | May 6, 2024, Monday |
Vaishakha, Krishna Chaturdashi
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| Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti | May 7, 2024, Tuesday |
fixed day in Gregorian calendar
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| Darsha Amavasya | May 7, 2024, Tuesday |
Vaishakha, Krishna Amavasya
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| Anvadhan | May 7, 2024, Tuesday |
Vaishakha, Krishna Chaturdashi
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| Tagore Jayanti *Bengal | May 8, 2024, Wednesday |
based on Bengali calendar
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| Masik Karthigai | May 8, 2024, Wednesday |
based on Solar calendar
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| Ishti | May 8, 2024, Wednesday |
Vaishakha, Krishna Amavasya
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| Vaishakha Amavasya | May 8, 2024, Wednesday |
Jyeshtha, Krishna Amavasya
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| Chandra Darshana | May 9, 2024, Thursday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Pratipada
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| Parashurama Jayanti | May 10, 2024, Friday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Tritiya
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| Akshaya Tritiya | May 10, 2024, Friday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Tritiya
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| Matangi Jayanti |
May 10, 2024, Friday
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| Rohini Vrat | May 10, 2024, Friday |
based on Jain calendar
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| Varshitapa Parana | May 10, 2024, Friday |
based on Jain calendar
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| Treta Yuga | May 10, 2024, Friday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Tritiya
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| Vinayaka Chaturthi | May 11, 2024, Saturday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Chaturthi
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| Shankaracharya Jayanti | May 12, 2024, Sunday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Panchami
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| Surdas Jayanti | May 12, 2024, Sunday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Panchami
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| Ramanuja Jayanti | May 12, 2024, Sunday |
based on Solar calendar
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| Mother's Day | May 12, 2024, Sunday |
2nd Sunday of May
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| Skanda Sashti | May 13, 2024, Monday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Shashthi
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| Ganga Saptami | May 14, 2024, Tuesday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Saptami
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| Vrishabha Sankranti | May 14, 2024, Tuesday |
Mesha to Vrishabha transit of Sun
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| Bagalamukhi Jayanti |
May 15, 2024, Wednesday
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| Masik Durgashtami | May 15, 2024, Wednesday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Ashtami
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| Sita Navami | May 16, 2024, Thursday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Navami
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| Mahavira Swami Kevalagyan | May 18, 2024, Saturday |
based on Jain calendar
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| Mohini Ekadashi | May 19, 2024, Sunday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Ekadashi
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| Parashurama Dwadashi | May 19, 2024, Sunday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Dwadashi
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| Pradosh Vrat | May 20, 2024, Monday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Trayodashi
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| Narasimha Jayanti | May 21, 2024, Tuesday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Chaturdashi
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| Chhinnamasta Jayanti |
May 21, 2024, Tuesday
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| Kurma Jayanti | May 23, 2024, Thursday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Purnima
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| Buddha Purnima | May 23, 2024, Thursday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Purnima
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| Vaikasi Visakam | May 23, 2024, Thursday |
Vrishabha Masam, Vishakha Nakshatra
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| Vaishakha Purnima Vrat | May 23, 2024, Thursday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Purnima
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| Vaishakha Purnima | May 23, 2024, Thursday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Purnima
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| Anvadhan | May 23, 2024, Thursday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Chaturdashi
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| Narada Jayanti | May 24, 2024, Friday |
Jyeshtha, Krishna Pratipada
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| Jyeshtha Begins *North | May 24, 2024, Friday |
Ashadha, Krishna Pratipada
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| Ishti | May 24, 2024, Friday |
Vaishakha, Shukla Purnima
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| Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi | May 26, 2024, Sunday |
Jyeshtha, Krishna Chaturthi
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| Agni Nakshatram Ends | May 28, 2024, Tuesday |
based on Solar calendar
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| Kalashtami | May 30, 2024, Thursday |
Jyeshtha, Krishna Ashtami
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| Masik Krishna Janmashtami | May 30, 2024, Thursday |
Jyeshtha, Krishna Ashtami
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| World No Tobacco Day | May 31, 2024, Friday |
fixed day in Gregorian calendar
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Conclusion
May 2024 unfolds as a month of spiritual elevation and cultural enrichment, with Hindu festivals and significant days offering devotees moments of reflection, devotion, and celebration.
From invoking prosperity on Akshaya Tritiya to reflecting on the teachings of Lord Buddha on Buddha Purnima, and from honoring divine incarnations on Narsingh Jayanti and Vaishakha Purnima, each observance adds depth and meaning to the tapestry of Hindu culture.