Temple authorities have announced the official Yamunotri opening date for 2025. The Yamunotri Temple gates will open on 30 April 2025 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 2025 will be around Diwali. The official temple authorities will announce the final closing day later.
Item | Details |
Temple | Yamunotri (Uttarakhand) |
Opening date & time | 30 April 2025 (Morning) |
How was it fixed? | Date declared on Maha Shivratri after Panchang calculations by priests. |
Closing (2025) | Around Diwali — final date announced officially later |
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.
About | Details (as of Sept 2025) |
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 |
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.
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.
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.
