Mahavir Jayanti 2027
What it is
The birth of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara. Jains hold processions, pray at temples and give to charity.
Many festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date can differ by a day between regions and families.
Questions
When is Mahavir Jayanti in 2027?
Mahavir Jayanti falls on Sunday, 18 April 2027. Many festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date can differ by a day between regions and families.
What is Mahavir Jayanti?
The birth of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara. Jains hold processions, pray at temples and give to charity.
Families celebrate in many ways, and customs change from region to region and home to home. This page gives a short, kind overview for children and parents, not a rulebook. Dates were checked against Drik Panchang and Office Holidays.