Ram Navami 2027 falls on Thursday, 15 April 2027, and the date is on the central government’s gazetted holiday list for Delhi offices. Ayodhya’s airport is Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, code AYJ. Which airlines serve it can change from season to season, so check each airline’s own route list, and book early, since the festival draws pilgrims.
Updated November 2026 · HappyFares
Ram Navami marks the birth of Lord Rama, which gives the festival a special meaning in Ayodhya. If you plan to be there, here is how to read the date and plan the flights.
When is Ram Navami in 2027?
Published panchangs list Rama Navami 2027 on Thursday, 15 April 2027, in India. It shows the Navami tithi beginning at 3:23 PM on Wednesday, 14 April and ending at 1:20 PM on Thursday, 15 April, with the midday puja window on the 15th running from 11:04 AM to 1:38 PM in New Delhi. Timings vary by city, so a local panchang is the best guide for the puja hours.
The Department of Personnel and Training’s 2027 gazetted holiday list for central government offices in Delhi also shows Ram Navami on Thursday, 15 April. Private employers, banks and schools set their own calendars, so confirm yours.
A Thursday festival makes a four-day break possible with one leave day. If you take Friday, 16 April off, you have Thursday to Sunday, 18 April. That is a popular pattern for short pilgrimages, and it affects when you should look at flights.
What is the name of the airport at Ayodhya?
The airport is Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, with the code AYJ. The Prime Minister inaugurated the airport on 30 December 2023, and the Union Cabinet later approved it as an international airport under the name Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham. It is operated by the Airports Authority of India.
Here is a small fact for the curious. The airport’s terminal building was designed with a facade that reflects the temple architecture of the Shri Ram Mandir, according to the government’s release at the inauguration.
Which airlines fly to Ayodhya?
IndiGo was among the first airlines to fly from the airport after it opened. Beyond that, the list of airlines and cities changes with the season, and published route lists are not always current. Do not rely on an old article, including this one, for the list of routes. Check the route list on each airline’s own website, and look at the flight options for your dates on a booking page.
If the airport has no direct flight from your city, one common approach is to fly to a larger hub and connect. Compare the total journey time, not only the fare, and leave a comfortable gap between flights, since a missed connection on a festival day is hard to fix.
- Search direct flights first, then connecting itineraries.
- Check the arrival time against your temple visit plans, and leave time for the road journey from the airport to your stay.
- If you are travelling with older family members, a daytime arrival is usually easier than a late-night one.
Because a small airport may have only a handful of daily departures, one cancelled or rescheduled flight can matter more than it would at a large hub. Keep a flexible schedule on the day you land, and avoid packing a fixed appointment into the first hour after arrival. Keep your airline’s contact details and your booking reference saved on your phone in case you need to ask about a change.
It also helps to decide early whether you want to travel on the festival day itself or a day before. Local arrangements around the temple town can be busy during major festivals, so check the guidance issued by the local administration and temple authorities for your dates before finalising your plans.
How early should you book for Ram Navami?
Festival dates at pilgrimage destinations tend to pull demand up, and the number of flights to a single airport can be small, so seats may sell out. Booking earlier generally gives you more choice of timings. Fares usually rise as seats sell, though no one can promise a particular price.
Set a price alert on your route and watch it over a few weeks. When your dates are firm, book the outbound and the return together if the totals look reasonable. Pick a fare type that allows changes if your plan is uncertain, keeping in mind that these fares usually cost more.
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Common Questions
What is the date of Ram Navami in 2027?
Thursday, 15 April 2027, in India. The tithi begins on the afternoon of Wednesday, 14 April and ends on the afternoon of Thursday, 15 April.
What is the name of Ayodhya’s airport?
Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Ayodhya Dham, code AYJ.
Is Ram Navami a central government holiday in 2027?
Yes. It is on the Department of Personnel and Training’s 2027 gazetted holiday list for Delhi offices, on Thursday, 15 April.
Which airlines fly to Ayodhya now?
The list changes. IndiGo was among the first airlines to fly there after it opened. Check each airline’s route list for current service on your dates.
Can I get a four-day break around Ram Navami?
If Thursday, 15 April is a holiday for you, taking Friday, 16 April as leave gives you Thursday to Sunday, 18 April.
Does web check-in cost anything?
Checking in is free on every Indian airline, online or at the airport.
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