India’s July 4‑5 2026 Hindu Calendar Highlights

July 4 2026 (Saturday) falls on the Krishna‑paksha Chaturthi of the Aashadh month. Traditional observances advise a Ganpati puja, with the day’s auspicious periods including Brahma muhurta (04:13‑05:01), sunrise at 05:49, sunset at 19:12 and the Abhijit muhurta from 12:04 to 12:58, a time considered suitable for important activities. Astrologically, the Sun is in Ardra nakshatra ruled by Rahu and the Moon in Dhanishta. The day also features a preeti yoga until 17:02 and a rahu kala from 09:00‑10:30.

July 5 2026 (Sunday) is the Krishna‑paksha Panchami of the same month and is observed as National Workaholics Day and International Cooperation Day. Sunrise occurs at 05:13 and sunset at 18:53. The Shatabhisha nakshatra and Ayushman yoga (until 16:41) are noted as favourable for health, longevity and positive undertakings. The Abhijit muhurta runs from 11:36 to 12:30, recommended for new initiatives. The day is also linked to Sun worship and traditional advice to avoid certain household tasks during the “roga panchak.”