if you are searching for the Jharkhand Calendar 2027 May, this guide gives you a clear day-by-day breakdown of festivals, vrat dates, tithi details, expected holidays, and bank closures.
Whether you are a government employee tracking holidays, a student planning around exams, a bank customer managing deadlines, or a family that follows the Panchang for fasting and puja, everything is organized in one place below.
Jharkhand Calendar 2027 May: Full Festival and Holiday List
The table uses the North Indian (Purnimanta) month system commonly followed in Jharkhand.
| Date | Day | Festival / Observance | Hindu Tithi | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Saturday | Labour Day | Krishna Dashami | Executive / partial holiday |
| 2 May | Sunday | Varuthini Ekadashi | Vaishakha Krishna Ekadashi | Religious / Panchang |
| 3 May | Monday | Som Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) | Krishna Trayodashi | Religious / Panchang |
| 4 May | Tuesday | Masik Shivratri | Krishna Chaturdashi | Religious / Panchang |
| 6 May | Thursday | Vaishakha Amavasya | Amavasya | Religious / Panchang |
| 8 May | Saturday | Parashurama Jayanti; 2nd Saturday | Shukla Tritiya | Religious; Bank holiday |
| 9 May | Sunday | Akshaya Tritiya | Shukla Tritiya | Religious / Panchang |
| 12 May | Wednesday | Ganga Saptami | Shukla Saptami | Religious / Panchang |
| 14 May | Friday | Sita Navami | Shukla Navami | Religious / Panchang |
| 15 May | Saturday | Vrishabha Sankranti | Sun enters Taurus | Religious / Panchang |
| 16 May | Sunday | Mohini Ekadashi | Vaishakha Shukla Ekadashi | Religious / Panchang |
| 17 May | Monday | Bakrid (Eid-ul-Adha), expected; Som Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) | Shukla Trayodashi | Expected gazetted holiday; Religious |
| 18 May | Tuesday | Narasimha Jayanti | Shukla Chaturdashi | Religious / Panchang |
| 20 May | Thursday | Buddha Purnima; Vaishakha Purnima; Pt. Raghunath Murmu Jayanti (expected) | Vaishakha Shukla Purnima | Expected gazetted holiday |
| 22 May | Saturday | 4th Saturday | Not applicable | Bank holiday |
| 23 May | Sunday | Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi | Jyeshtha Krishna Chaturthi | Religious / Panchang |
| 31 May | Monday | Apara Ekadashi | Jyeshtha Krishna Ekadashi | Religious / Panchang |
Tithis can run across two calendar days, and calendars from different cities sometimes differ by a day. Where that happens, this guide notes it below.
Detailed Look at May 2027 Festivals and Holidays
Labour Day: 1 May (Saturday)
International Workers’ Day recognizes the contribution of the working class. In Jharkhand it has been treated as an executive holiday rather than a gazetted one. In 2027 it falls on a Saturday, so check your office or bank notice.
Varuthini Ekadashi: 2 May (Sunday)
This is the Ekadashi of the dark fortnight of Vaishakha, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Devotees fast, read Vishnu stotras, and give to charity. It falls on a Sunday, so many families can observe it at home.
Som Pradosh Vrat and Masik Shivratri: 3 and 4 May
Pradosh Vrat falls on the thirteenth lunar day and honors Lord Shiva, with the main puja in the evening twilight. When it falls on a Monday it is called Som Pradosh. The next day, Masik Shivratri, is the monthly night of Shiva worship, observed on the fourteenth lunar day.
Vaishakha Amavasya: 6 May (Thursday)
The new moon day closes the dark fortnight. Many families offer water and food in memory of ancestors and give to charity. It is also a common day for river baths.
Parashurama Jayanti and Akshaya Tritiya: 8 and 9 May
Parashurama Jayanti marks the birth of Lord Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu, and is linked to the evening part of Tritiya. Akshaya Tritiya, considered one of the most auspicious days of the year, is linked to the forenoon part of Tritiya. Because the Tritiya tithi runs across 8 and 9 May, most calendars list Parashurama Jayanti on 8 May and Akshaya Tritiya on Sunday, 9 May, while a few list both on 8 May. The word “Akshaya” means never diminishing, so the day is associated with charity, new ventures, and buying gold. Many Jharkhand families also use it to begin weddings and housewarmings.
Ganga Saptami: 12 May (Wednesday)
Ganga Saptami honors the descent of the river Ganga. Devotees bathe in rivers where possible or add a few drops of Gangajal to their bath water at home.
Sita Navami: 14 May (Friday)
Sita Navami marks the birth of Goddess Sita on the ninth day of the bright fortnight of Vaishakha. Many families, especially in Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh, observe it with a fast and special prayers.
Vrishabha Sankranti: 15 May (Saturday)
On this day the Sun moves from Aries (Mesha) into Taurus (Vrishabha). Families often mark it with Surya worship and charity, such as giving water, food, and clothing.
Mohini Ekadashi: 16 May (Sunday)
This Ekadashi of the bright fortnight is linked to Lord Vishnu’s Mohini form. Devotees fast and pray for peace of mind and spiritual merit.
Bakrid (Eid-ul-Adha) and Som Pradosh: 17 May (Monday)
Bakrid commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice for God. It is marked with special prayers, charity, and family gatherings. Calendars currently show Monday, 17 May 2027 in India, with Saudi Arabia expected one day earlier. The exact day depends on moon sighting and could shift by a day. Mohini Ekadashi on 16 May and Bakrid on 17 May fall back to back, which gives many families a three-day weekend from 15 to 17 May.
Narasimha Jayanti: 18 May (Tuesday)
Narasimha Jayanti celebrates the appearance of Lord Narasimha, the fourth avatar of Lord Vishnu, who protected the devotee Prahlada. It is observed on the fourteenth lunar day of the bright fortnight, with the main puja in the evening. A few calendars list it on 19 May.
Buddha Purnima and Pt. Raghunath Murmu Jayanti: 20 May (Thursday)
Buddha Purnima falls on Vaishakha Purnima and is honored as the day associated with the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Gautama Buddha. It is observed with meditation, prayers, and visits to monasteries and temples.
Jharkhand also remembers Pt. Raghunath Murmu, who created the Ol Chiki script and gave the Santali language a script of its own. In 2026 his anniversary was observed in the state together with Buddha Purnima, so the same pairing is expected on 20 May 2027. Please confirm this with the Jharkhand government’s 2027 holiday notification.
Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi: 23 May (Sunday)
This monthly Ganesha vrat falls on the fourth lunar day of the dark fortnight. Devotees fast through the day and break the fast after moonrise, which changes by city.
Apara Ekadashi: 31 May (Monday)
Apara Ekadashi falls in the dark fortnight of Jyeshtha. Tradition holds that fasting and charity on this day bring spiritual merit and clear the effects of past mistakes.
Tithi and Nakshatra Snapshot for Key Dates
| Date | Tithi at Sunrise | Nakshatra |
|---|---|---|
| 2 May | Krishna Ekadashi | Purva Bhadrapada |
| 8 May | Shukla Tritiya | Rohini |
| 12 May | Shukla Saptami | Ashlesha |
| 15 May | Shukla Dashami | Uttara Phalguni |
| 16 May | Shukla Ekadashi | Hasta |
| 18 May | Shukla Trayodashi / Chaturdashi | Swati |
| 20 May | Shukla Purnima | Anuradha |
| 23 May | Krishna Chaturthi | Moola |
| 31 May | Krishna Ekadashi | Revati |
Based on a standard panchang. Sunrise in Jharkhand is earlier than in western India, so a tithi that changes close to sunrise can fall on a different day locally. For puja timings, use a panchang set for Ranchi, Jamshedpur, or your own town.
Bank Holidays in Jharkhand: May 2027
Banks follow the RBI rule: all Sundays and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays are closed. In May 2027 that gives:
| Date | Day | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 May | Sundays | Weekly off | Fixed |
| 8 May | Saturday | 2nd Saturday | Fixed |
| 22 May | Saturday | 4th Saturday | Fixed |
| 17 May | Monday | Bakrid (Eid-ul-Adha) | Expected; subject to moon sighting |
| 20 May | Thursday | Buddha Purnima | Expected; confirm in RBI’s state list |
Labour Day on 1 May is a Saturday, so ask your branch whether it will be open. Holiday status for Bakrid and Buddha Purnima is shown as expected until the official 2027 lists are published. Plan important banking work a few days ahead, especially in the second half of the month.
Planning Tips for May 2027
- Government employees: Check the 2027 holiday notification for 17 and 20 May. If Thursday, 20 May is a holiday, taking leave on Friday, 21 May gives a four-day break through Sunday, 23 May, because 22 May is a bank holiday Saturday.
- Bank customers: Complete large transactions before 8 May and before 17 May, since closures cluster around those dates.
- Students and job seekers: Avoid scheduling travel on 8 to 9 May and 15 to 17 May, when families celebrate and trains tend to be full.
- Families planning weddings or gold purchases: Akshaya Tritiya is the most popular date. Confirm the exact Muhurat with your pandit and book vendors early.
- Devotees: Mark 2, 16, and 31 May for Ekadashi, 3 and 17 May for Pradosh, and 23 May for Sankashti.
May 2027 vs May 2026: What Changed
| Observance | May 2026 | May 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Buddha Purnima / Pt. Raghunath Murmu Jayanti | 1 May | 20 May (expected pairing) |
| Bakrid | 27 May | 17 May (expected) |
| Apara Ekadashi | 13 May | 31 May |
| Vat Savitri Vrat | 15 May | Expected on Jyeshtha Amavasya, 4 June |
| Sankashti Chaturthi | 5 May | 23 May |
| Adhik Maas | Yes (Padmini Ekadashi) | No |
Just after the month ends, Jyeshtha Amavasya on 4 June 2027 is expected to bring Vat Savitri Vrat and Shani Jayanti, so keep that date in mind.
Jharkhand Calendar vs National Calendar: What Is Different?
Buddha Purnima, Labour Day, and Bakrid are known across India. What makes a local calendar useful is the regional detail, such as the observance for Pt. Raghunath Murmu, whose work holds deep meaning for the Santali community and for Jharkhand as a whole. National calendars often leave this out. A localized calendar also helps with tithi differences, since Jharkhand follows North Indian practice and its sunrise comes earlier than in western India.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
When is Buddha Purnima in 2027? Buddha Purnima is on Thursday, 20 May 2027.
When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2027? Most calendars list Sunday, 9 May 2027, while a few show Saturday, 8 May because the tithi runs across both days.
When is Bakrid 2027 in India? Bakrid is expected on Monday, 17 May 2027 in India, subject to moon sighting.
How many Ekadashis are there in May 2027? There are three: Varuthini Ekadashi on 2 May, Mohini Ekadashi on 16 May, and Apara Ekadashi on 31 May.
Is there Adhik Maas in May 2027? No. Adhik Maas fell in 2026. The months run in the normal order in 2027, so the Ekadashis carry their regular names.
What are the bank holidays in Jharkhand in May 2027? Banks are closed on all Sundays, the 2nd Saturday (8 May), and the 4th Saturday (22 May). Bakrid on 17 May and Buddha Purnima on 20 May are expected holidays, subject to the official 2027 lists.
When is Narasimha Jayanti in 2027? It is on Tuesday, 18 May 2027, though a few calendars show 19 May.
Who was Pt. Raghunath Murmu? He created the Ol Chiki script for the Santali language. Jharkhand observes his anniversary together with Buddha Purnima, which is expected on 20 May in 2027.
When is Sankashti Chaturthi in May 2027? Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi is on Sunday, 23 May 2027. Moonrise time depends on your city.
Conclusion
The Jharkhand Calendar 2027 May is full of meaningful dates, from Varuthini Ekadashi and Akshaya Tritiya to Mohini Ekadashi, Bakrid, Buddha Purnima, and Apara Ekadashi. Use the tables above to plan your puja, travel, work, and banking, and save or print this page for easy reference. Share it with family and friends so everyone stays on the same schedule.