Kedarnath Temple gates are opened on 22 April 2026 at 8:00 AM. This event was celebrated by nation and Kedarnath opening is announced by the BKTC (Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee.
Closing of Kedarnath Temple in 2026 will be around 11 November, 2026 (on Bhai Dooj) (Tentative). Closing dates is always announced by official Kedarnath Temple authorities.
Kedarnath opening dates 2026 — what we know today
The official Date for opening of Kedarnath Temple is 22, April 2026 at 08:00 AM. It is always declared by BKTC on Maha Shivratri.
The opening date and time of Kedarnath Temple is depends on auspicious day of Akshay Tritya and declared on the Maha Shiva Ratri. The date of opening of Kedarnath shrine is decided by priests in Ukhimath’s Omkareshwar Temple after calculation of Panchang. The doors of the holy temple was closed for the winter and has been open again on April-April 2026. The date of opening of doors of Kedarnath Dham for the year 2026 has been announced on Mahashivratri i.e on 15 Feb, 2026.
The closing date of Kedarnath is fixed i.e 2 days after Diwali when Bhai Dooj is celebrated. Kedarnath temple has been closed for winter after Pooja archana in morning and reopened on April 2026. Kedarnath Temple Tentative closing date for 2026 will be 11 November 2026.
| About | Details (as of Sept 2026) |
|---|---|
| Temple | Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) |
| Opening date | 22 April, 2026 at 08:00 AM |
| Closing Date | 11 November,2026 (Bhai dhoj) |
| Notes | Always check the official BKTC notice Before Planning Kedarnath Yatra |
How are Kedarnath opening dates decided?
The method to announce Kedarnath opening date is traditional. Priests calculate the date using the “Panchang”. The decision is announced on Maha Shivratri at Ukhimath in (Omkareshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh).
Kedarnath generally opens near Akshaya Tritiya, when the Char Dham yatra begins for the pre monsoon season.
Where to check official updates (so you don’t miss changes)
- BKTC official site — for all notices, pooja-related information, and any season updates.
- Government / reputable news updates — for confirmation of the exact date of Kedarnath opening in 2026 and time.
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