Akshaya Tritiya 2027 falls on Saturday, 8 May 2027, and in Dubai the puja muhurat is 10:12 AM to 12:16 PM. The Tritiya tithi begins at 10:12 AM on 8 May and ends at 7:33 AM on 9 May. This guide gives a mantra for each zodiac sign, a simple giving list, and a short puja you can do at home in the UAE.
Every time on this page is Gulf Standard Time for Dubai, and it holds for Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman within a few minutes. Indian panchang apps show different clock times, because tithi is worked out against local sunrise, so use the UAE figures here.
Akshaya Tritiya 2027 at a glance
- Date: Saturday, 8 May 2027
- Puja muhurat (Dubai): 10:12 AM to 12:16 PM
- Tritiya begins: 10:12 AM, 8 May 2027
- Tritiya ends: 7:33 AM, 9 May 2027
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What is Akshaya Tritiya?
Akshaya Tritiya, also called Akha Teej, falls on the Tritiya of the bright fortnight of Vaishakha. The word Akshaya means never diminishing, and the day is traditionally seen as one where prayer, giving and gratitude carry lasting merit. Families honour Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu, and many begin new ventures or make a meaningful purchase.
Mantras to chant by zodiac sign
A traditional way to choose a mantra is by the planet that rules your sign. Each line below pairs a sign with its ruler and a short Navagraha mantra. This is a devotional practice offered for energy alignment with intention, not a promise of any outcome. Chant calmly, ideally 11, 21 or 108 times, and follow your family or guru's guidance if it differs.
- Aries (ruled by Mars): Om Angarakaya Namah
- Taurus (ruled by Venus): Om Shukraya Namah
- Gemini (ruled by Mercury): Om Budhaya Namah
- Cancer (ruled by the Moon): Om Chandraya Namah
- Leo (ruled by the Sun): Om Suryaya Namah
- Virgo (ruled by Mercury): Om Budhaya Namah
- Libra (ruled by Venus): Om Shukraya Namah
- Scorpio (ruled by Mars): Om Angarakaya Namah
- Sagittarius (ruled by Jupiter): Om Gurave Namah
- Capricorn (ruled by Saturn): Om Shanaishcharaya Namah
- Aquarius (ruled by Saturn): Om Shanaishcharaya Namah
- Pisces (ruled by Jupiter): Om Gurave Namah
A mantra for everyone
If you prefer a single mantra for the whole household, chant "Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah" during the puja muhurat. It is a simple Lakshmi invocation and suits every sign.
Giving on Akshaya Tritiya
Giving is central to the day, and what you give matters less than the sincerity behind it. Some families match the offering to the ruling planet of the sign. Give within your means, and a meal, a donation to a charity you trust or help given to someone in need is just as good.
- Aries and Scorpio: red cloth, wheat or lentils
- Taurus and Libra: white or cream cloth, rice, sugar or milk
- Gemini and Virgo: green cloth, green moong, stationery or books
- Cancer: rice, milk, curd or white cloth
- Leo: wheat, jaggery or copper utensils
- Sagittarius and Pisces: yellow cloth, chana dal, books or turmeric
- Capricorn and Aquarius: sesame, black or blue cloth, or a simple meal for someone in need
A simple Akshaya Tritiya puja at home
- Bathe, wear clean clothes and clean your puja space before 10:12 AM on Saturday 8 May.
- Place an image or yantra of Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu on a clean cloth, and light a lamp inside the muhurat of 10:12 AM to 12:16 PM.
- Offer flowers, rice, fruit and sweets, and apply a tilak.
- Chant your mantra, then close with aarti using camphor.
- Share the prasad and make your offering of giving.
Pooja essentials are in our Pooja Samagri range.
Akshaya Tritiya puja essentials
A yantra, a pair of lamps and camphor for the aarti.
Akshaya Tritiya in the UAE
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman have many families who mark Akshaya Tritiya at home and at temples. Programmes vary each year, so ask your local temple or community group for its plans. For temple locations, see our guide to Hindu temples in the UAE.
Saturday is part of the UAE weekend. The UAE work week runs Monday to Friday, so the muhurat of 10:12 AM to 12:16 PM falls on a free day and the whole family can sit together for the puja. Apartment living means a small diya on a metal plate is best, kept away from curtains, and building rules on open flames and incense are worth checking.
Frequently asked questions
When is Akshaya Tritiya 2027 in the UAE?
Saturday, 8 May 2027. In Dubai the Tritiya tithi begins at 10:12 AM on 8 May and ends at 7:33 AM on 9 May.
What is the Akshaya Tritiya puja muhurat in Dubai?
10:12 AM to 12:16 PM on Saturday, 8 May 2027, a window of 2 hours 4 minutes.
Why do Dubai timings differ from Indian listings?
Tithi timings are calculated against local sunrise, and Gulf Standard Time runs an hour and a half behind India. An Indian listing will show a different clock time, so use the Dubai figures here.
Do I need to chant the mantra for my zodiac sign?
No. The sign-wise mantras here are an optional devotional practice. Many families simply chant a Lakshmi mantra together, and that is a complete way to mark the day.
How many times should I chant?
Traditionally 11, 21, 51 or 108 repetitions, often counted on a mala. Choose a number you can keep with calm attention, and follow your family or guru's guidance.
What does Akshaya mean?
Akshaya means never diminishing. The day is traditionally associated with lasting merit from prayer, giving and gratitude.
Is Saturday 8 May a holiday in the UAE?
Saturday is part of the UAE weekend, so many families have the day free for puja. Sunday 9 May is also a weekend day, so the tithi continuing to the early morning of 9 May causes no work-day clash.
Do the timings change for Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or Ajman?
Only by a few minutes. The Dubai figure is the one to follow across the UAE.
For every festival date with Dubai timings, visit the Divine Sansar Hindu Calendar.
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