Kedarnath Temple gates are opened on 2 May 2025 at 7:00 AM. This event was celebrated by nation and Kedarnath opening is announced by the BKTC (Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee.
Closing of Kedarnath Temple in 2025 will be around 23rd October 2025 (on Bhai Dooj). Closing dates is always announced by official Kedarnath Temple authorities.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Temple | Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) |
| Opening date & time | 2 May 2025, 7:00 AM |
| How was it fixed? | Date declared on Maha Shivratri after Panchang calculations at Omkareshwar Temple, Ukhimath. |
| Closing (2025) | 23 Oct 2025 (Bhai Dooj) — typically observed; final day notified closer to time. |
The official Date for opening of Kedarnath Temple in 2026 is not announced yet. It is always declared by BKTC on Maha Shivratri (which is on 15 Feb 2026). Once opening date is declared, the time is also shared.
It is seen that Kedarnath Temple generally opens in just a few days after Akshaya Tritiya. And In 2026, Akshaya Tritiya is occurring on 19th April, so opening window of Kedarnath Temple will be Late April to early May 2026. Treat all dates as tentative until original date is announced.
| About | Details (as of Sept 2025) |
|---|---|
| Temple | Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) |
| Opening date | To be announced by BKTC on Maha Shivratri (15 Feb 2026). |
| Expected window | Late April to early May in 2026 (around Akshaya Tritiya that is on 19 Apr 2026). |
| Notes | Wait for the official BKTC notice to be announced in 2026. |
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.
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.
When Kedarnath opening dates will be declared in 2026, registration, seating/puja slots, and travel packages by (helicopter / pony / shuttle) get busy.Here you can choose Chardham Yatra by Helicopter to visit Kedarnath in luxury and comfort. Be patient and Book only after the official date/time is declared. (The 2025 yatra showed very high footfall soon after opening.)
You can plan your Kedarnath trip in 2026 as soon as the dates are announced. Also you can book our Do Dham yatra by helicopter package and can visit Kedarnath in just one day.
