Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Durban. Festival observance is not based on the civil date alone: sunrise, Tithi, Nakshatra, lunar month, and location can all affect the selected day. The astronomical positions are calculated with Swiss Ephemeris, while the observance rules follow traditional Panchanga practice.
How to use this festival calendar
- Select the place carefully: Sunrise and Tithi boundaries differ by location, so the listed date can change between cities or countries.
- Read the timings: When a Tithi spans two civil dates, the applicable sunrise, midday, moonrise, or Pradosha rule may decide the observance day.
- Respect your tradition: Smarta, Vaishnava, regional, family, and temple traditions may apply different rules. Use the calendar as a detailed reference and follow your established custom where required.
Find Festivals by Month
Select a month and year to see the major festivals and Vratas.
Hindu Festivals & Vratas in May 2028
Festival and vrata dates for Durban in May 2028:
- Masik Durgashtami (Vaishakha Maasa) — Tuesday, 2 May 2028.
- Sita Navami (Vaishakha Maasa) — Wednesday, 3 May 2028.
- Smarta Mohini Ekadashi (Vaisakha Shukla) — Thursday, 4 May 2028.
- Vaishnava Mohini Ekadashi (Vaisakha Shukla) — Friday, 5 May 2028.
- Shani Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa) — Saturday, 6 May 2028.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 6 May 2028.
- Narasimha Jayanti (Vaishakha Maasa) — Sunday, 7 May 2028.
- Kadali Vratam (Vaishakha Maasa) — Sunday, 7 May 2028.
- Buddha Purnima (Vaishakha Maasa) — Monday, 8 May 2028.
- Purnima Vrat — Monday, 8 May 2028.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Monday, 8 May 2028.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Thursday, 11 May 2028.
- Vrishabha Sankramana (03:07 PM) — Sunday, 14 May 2028.
- Kalashtami — Monday, 15 May 2028.
- Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) (Vaishakha Maasa) — Thursday, 18 May 2028. — Commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service.
- Sarvesham Apara Ekadashi (Vaisakha Krishna) — Saturday, 20 May 2028.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Vaishakha Maasa) — Sunday, 21 May 2028.
- Masik Shivaratri (Vaishakha Maasa) — Monday, 22 May 2028.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Monday, 22 May 2028.
- Vata Savitri Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Tuesday, 23 May 2028. — Vata Savitri Vratam is observed on Jyeshtha Krishna Amavasya with Purvaviddha preference. Married women worship the banyan tree and remember Savitri’s devoti…
- Darsha Shraddha — Tuesday, 23 May 2028.
- Shani Jayanti (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Wednesday, 24 May 2028.
- Krittika Vratam — Wednesday, 24 May 2028.
- Sopapadam (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Thursday, 25 May 2028. — Sopapadam is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Dwitiya when the tithi touches the first ghati of Kutapa Kala. It is included as a vrata nirnaya item because the ob…
- Jyeshtha Masarambh — Thursday, 25 May 2028.
- Rohini Vratam — Thursday, 25 May 2028.
- Rambha Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Friday, 26 May 2028. — Rambha Vratam is a Jyeshtha Shukla Tritiya vrata observed with Purvaviddha preference. Devotees worship Devi for beauty, prosperity, auspicious married life …
- Uma Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Saturday, 27 May 2028. — Uma Puja is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Chaturthi with Paraviddha preference. Women worship Goddess Uma for saubhagya, marital harmony and protection of fami…
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Saturday, 27 May 2028.
- Aranyaka Gauri Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Monday, 29 May 2028. — Aranyaka Gauri Vratam falls on Jyeshtha Shukla Shashti with Purvaviddha preference. It is dedicated to Goddess Gauri in the form of Vindhyavasini and is trad…
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Monday, 29 May 2028.
- Shukla Devi Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Wednesday, 31 May 2028. — Shukla Devi Puja is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Ashtami with Paraviddha preference. The vrata honours the bright, auspicious form of Devi and is performed fo…
- Masik Durgashtami (Jyeshtha Maasa) — Wednesday, 31 May 2028.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
May 2028
| 02MayTuesday | Shukla Ashtami (till 3:25 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Vaishakha Maasa) |
| 03MayWednesday | Shukla Navami (till 1:11 PM) 🔔Sita Navami (Vaishakha Maasa) |
| 04MayThursday | Shukla Dashami (till 10:43 AM) 🔔Smarta Mohini Ekadashi (Vaisakha Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 05 May 2028 01:22 PM - 01:37 PM |
| 05MayFriday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 8:03 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Mohini Ekadashi (Vaisakha Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 06 May 2028 06:32 AM - 06:47 AM |
| 06MaySaturday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (7th) 2:36 AM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 06 May 2028 06:32 AM - Sunday, 07 May 2028 06:32 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 07 May 2028 06:32 AM |
| 07MaySunday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till (8th) 12:03 AM) 🔔Narasimha Jayanti (Vaishakha Maasa) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Vaishakha Maasa) |
| 08MayMonday | Shukla Purnima (till 9:48 PM) 🔔Buddha Purnima (Vaishakha Maasa) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 11MayThursday | Krishna Tritiya (till 6:22 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 07:29 PM |
| 14MaySunday | Krishna Shashthi (till 9:19 PM) 🔔Vrishabha Sankramana (03:07 PM) — Punyakala: 08:43 AM - 03:07 PM |
| 15MayMonday | Krishna Saptami (till 11:30 PM) 🔔Kalashtami |
| 18MayThursday | Krishna Dashami (till (19th) 6:41 AM) 🔔Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) (Vaishakha Maasa)Commemorates the birth of Lord Hanuman, the epitome of devotion, strength, and selfless service. |
| 20MaySaturday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 8:31 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Apara Ekadashi (Vaisakha Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 21 May 2028 06:41 AM - 07:28 AM |
| 21MaySunday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 9:49 AM) |
| 22MayMonday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 10:32 AM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 22 May 2028 06:42 AM - Tuesday, 23 May 2028 06:42 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 23 May 2028 06:42 AM |
| 23MayTuesday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 10:40 AM) 🔔Vata Savitri Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa)Vata Savitri Vratam is observed on Jyeshtha Krishna Amavasya with Purvaviddha preference. Married women worship the banyan tree and remember Savitri’s devotion, praying for marital wellbeing and family protection. 🔔Darsha Shraddha |
| 24MayWednesday | Amavasya (till 10:16 AM) 🔔Shani Jayanti (Jyeshtha Maasa) 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 25MayThursday | Shukla Pratipada (till 9:24 AM) 🔔Sopapadam (Jyeshtha Maasa)Sopapadam is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Dwitiya when the tithi touches the first ghati of Kutapa Kala. It is included as a vrata nirnaya item because the observance depends on the sacred daytime segment, not merely the sunrise tithi. 🔔Jyeshtha Masarambh 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 26MayFriday | Shukla Dvitiya (till 8:10 AM) 🔔Rambha Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa)Rambha Vratam is a Jyeshtha Shukla Tritiya vrata observed with Purvaviddha preference. Devotees worship Devi for beauty, prosperity, auspicious married life and household wellbeing. |
| 27MaySaturday | Shukla Chaturthi (till (28th) 4:52 AM) 🔔Uma Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa)Uma Puja is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Chaturthi with Paraviddha preference. Women worship Goddess Uma for saubhagya, marital harmony and protection of family dharma. 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 29MayMonday | Shukla Shashthi (till (30th) 12:52 AM) 🔔Aranyaka Gauri Vratam (Jyeshtha Maasa)Aranyaka Gauri Vratam falls on Jyeshtha Shukla Shashti with Purvaviddha preference. It is dedicated to Goddess Gauri in the form of Vindhyavasini and is traditionally connected with protection, purity and divine grace. 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 31MayWednesday | Shukla Ashtami (till 8:29 PM) 🔔Shukla Devi Puja (Jyeshtha Maasa)Shukla Devi Puja is observed on Jyeshtha Shukla Ashtami with Paraviddha preference. The vrata honours the bright, auspicious form of Devi and is performed for blessings, purity and removal of obstacles. 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Jyeshtha Maasa) |
This calendar of festivals and important days has been prepared based on the rules given in Hindu scriptures like Nirnaya Sindhu, Dharma Sindhu, etc. It has been created for the benefit of all followers of Hinduism worldwide. If you find any mistake in this calendar regarding any festival or any important day, or if any festival related to your region is not included, please inform me by emailing admin@onlinejyotish.com. Thank you for your cooperation.
Glossary: Understanding Hindu Calendar Terms
These terms help explain why a festival date may differ from a printed calendar or a nearby temple:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tithi | A lunar day. It is the time taken by the Moon to move 12 degrees away from the Sun. |
| Nakshatra | One of the 27 divisions along the Moon’s path. Some festivals and Vratas require a particular Nakshatra. |
| Purnimant / Amavasyant | Purnimant months end on Full Moon (North India). Amavasyant months end on No Moon (South India). |
| Smarta vs Vaishnava | Smarta and Vaishnava observances can fall on different dates because their sunrise and Tithi-purity rules are not identical. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Festival dates depend on location, sunrise, the duration of the Tithi, and the rule used for that observance. A temple may also follow a regional Panchanga, a traditional school, or its own established custom. A different date does not automatically mean that either calendar is wrong.
Smarta and Vaishnava traditions apply different sunrise and Dashami-overlap rules. This can place the fast on consecutive dates. Follow the tradition observed by your family, Guru, or temple.
An eclipse can affect worship, fasting, temple schedules, and Sutak observance. The effect depends on visibility at the selected location and on the tradition being followed, so local guidance may still be necessary.
How the dates are prepared: Astronomical positions are calculated with Swiss Ephemeris. Festival-selection rules are maintained from traditional Panchanga references under the guidance of Sri Santhosh Kumar Sharma. Regional and sectarian practice can still differ.
City · Year
Durban
2028 · May
Africa/Johannesburg
