The pious Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026 will commence from 3 July and conclude on 28 August on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. The Yatra will last for a total of 57 days.
Jammu Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on X announced the schedule and key details for the annual pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Shiva.
“The Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra will commence this year on 3 July 2026 and conclude on Raksha Bandhan, 28 August 2026, spanning a total of 57 days. The Pratham Puja, to invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva, will be held on Jyeshtha Purnima, 29 June 2026. Advance registration for the Yatra will begin on 15 April 2026 via both offline and online modes. This facility will be available at 554 branches of J&K Bank, PNB, SBI, and Yes Bank across the country,” LG J&K Manoj Sinha said.