Yamunotri Opening Dates - Guides for 2026 Booking

Temple authorities have announced the official Yamunotri opening date for 2026. The Yamunotri Temple gates will open on 30 April 2026 in the morning. This sacred event will be celebrated with devotion by pilgrims. The Yamunotri Temple Committee (YTC) fixed this date after Panchang calculations on Maha Shivratri.

Closing of Yamunotri Temple in 2026 will be around Diwali. The official temple authorities will announce the final closing day later. You can see Yamunotri in Chardham Yatra by helicopter or do dham helicopter yatra.

Yamunotri opening dates 2026 — what we know today

The official Yamunotri opening date for 2026 is not declared yet. The YTC will announce it on Maha Shivratri, which falls on 15 February 2026. Once declared, the exact opening time will also be shared. In past years, Yamunotri Temple generally opens just after Akshaya Tritiya. In 2026, Akshaya Tritiya falls on 19 April, so the Yamunotri opening window will likely be from late April to early May 2026.

YTC will announce the official dates for 2026, and pilgrims should wait for confirmation before booking travel and accommodation.

Yamunotri opening dates 2026 — Tentative

About	Details (as of Sept 2026)
Temple	Yamunotri (Uttarakhand)
Opening date	To be announced by YTC on Maha Shivratri (15 Feb 2026)
Expected window	Late April to early May 2026 (around Akshaya Tritiya on 19 Apr 2026)
Notes	Wait for the official YTC notice to be announced in 2026

How Yamunotri opening dates are decided

The method to decide Yamunotri opening date is traditional. Priests calculate the date based on the Panchang and announce it on Maha Shivratri. The Yamunotri Temple usually opens around Akshaya Tritiya, marking the start of the Char Dham Yatra for the summer season.

Where to check official updates

YTC official site — for notices, opening/closing updates, and puja timings.
Government or reputed news updates — for final confirmation of Yamunotri opening date 2026.

Planning tips linked to Yamunotri opening dates

Once temple authorities declare the Yamunotri opening date 2026, pilgrims quickly fill up registrations and travel bookings. Devotees can also choose Char Dham Yatra by Helicopter to visit Yamunotri in comfort. Always confirm the official opening time before booking packages, accommodation, or transport.

Takeaway

The Yamunotri opening date for 2026 will be announced on Maha Shivratri. Till then, devotees can expect the temple to open between late April and early May 2026, around Akshaya Tritiya. Plan your yatra only after the official update from YTC to enjoy a smooth and safe journey.