Mahavir Jayanti 2027 datemay vary

About Mahavir Jayanti

The birth anniversary of Mahavira, the twenty-fourth Tirthankara of Jainism, on the thirteenth day of the bright half of Chaitra. It is marked with processions, prayers and acts of charity.

Mahavir Jayanti 2027 in other cities

The day follows the tithi at each place, so it is not always the same everywhere.

Festival days are worked out from the tithi for each place. They can fall a day apart between regions, traditions and countries, and public holidays are set by each country’s own authority, so please confirm with your local calendar. In Nepal, festival days and public holidays are fixed each year by the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti and the government.

Questions people ask

When is Mahavir Jayanti in 2027?

In New Delhi, Mahavir Jayanti 2027 falls on Monday, 19 April 2027. The day can differ by region and tradition.

Is Mahavir Jayanti 2027 on the same date everywhere?

Not always. The day follows the tithi at each place, so it can fall a day apart. Among the cities listed here, Mumbai, London, New York, Toronto and Dubai have a different date from New Delhi.

Is Mahavir Jayanti a public holiday?

That depends on the country and state. Public holidays are set by each country’s own authority, and in Nepal by the government on the advice of the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti. Please check the official holiday list where you live.