The 2027 kapat dates are not yet announced. This page is the tracker: it holds the panchang anchor, the announcement pattern, and the 2026 reference dates — and it updates the moment each temple committee announces.
The one fixed fact: Akshaya Tritiya 2027 falls on Saturday 8 May (tithi 11:42 AM 8 May – 9:03 AM 9 May, Drik Panchang), the traditional opening anchor for Yamunotri and Gangotri. Checked 01 October 2026.
The 2027 board
| Dham | 2027 opening | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Yamunotri | Expected on/around 8 May 2027 (Akshaya Tritiya) | Expected — announcement awaited |
| Gangotri | Expected on/around 8 May 2027 | Expected — announcement awaited |
| Kedarnath | Announced ~Feb 2027 (Basant Panchami/Mahashivratri pattern) | Awaited |
| Badrinath | Announced ~Feb 2027 | Awaited |
| All — closing | Diwali/Bhai Dooj window, Oct–Nov 2027 | Pattern |
2027 dates: NOT FOUND as of 01 October 2026 — official announcement awaited. Update log begins below as announcements land.
Reference: how 2026 opened
| Dham | 2026 opening | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamunotri | 19 April 2026 | — | Reported (ET) |
| Gangotri | 19 April 2026 | — | Reported (ET) |
| Kedarnath | 22 April 2026 | 8:00 AM | Reported (ET) |
| Badrinath | 23 April 2026 | 6:15 AM | Reported (ET) |
2026 was an early season — Akshaya Tritiya fell on 19 April 2026, a month earlier than 2027’s 8 May. That shift matters for planning: the 2027 season starts later and runs later into autumn.
What to do with this page
- Join Yatra Alerts — the announcements land between February and April 2027; the alert carries each date the day it’s announced.
- Plan backwards from the opening — registration (free, ~March by the 2026 pattern), stays (GMVN lists into 2027), and the IRCTC heli window if flying.
- Note the closing side — deities move to their winter seats around Diwali–Bhai Dooj (Kedarnath 11 Nov 2026, reported); the winter circuit guide covers visiting them then.
Frequently asked questions
When will Kedarnath open in 2027?
Announced around February 2027 by the temple committee; reference 2026: 22 April, 8:00 AM.
When is Akshaya Tritiya 2027?
Saturday 8 May 2027 (Drik Panchang) — the traditional opening anchor.
Will 2027 be late?
The panchang anchor sits a month later than 2026’s, so expect a later-than-2026 opening pattern — committee announcements decide.
