Adhikmas in 2026: Hindu New Year to Have 13 Months, Festivals Shift Significantly

• Hindu New Year 2026 will have 13 months due to Adhikmas (Purushottam Maas), occurring in Jyeshtha.
• Adhikmas, from May 17 to June 15, 2026, balances the lunar and solar calendar difference.
• Festivals in the first half of 2026 will be earlier, while those in the latter half will be delayed by 16-19 days.
• Holi will be in early March, while Diwali will be on November 8, about 18 days later than 2025.
• Adhikmas is considered highly auspicious for devotion, chanting, charity, and spiritual practices, adopted by Lord Vishnu.