Hindu Festival & Vrat Calendar 2026

Thirteenth day of the bright fortnight — Pradosh Vrat evening is dedicated to Shiva.

✧ Pradosh Kaal is the 90-minute window around sunset. Shiva puja during this window is especially auspicious.

Full moon day. A spiritually significant day across all Hindu traditions. Ideal for gratitude, completion, and illumination.

✧ Full moon nights amplify energy. Meditate, journal, or spend time outdoors under the moonlight.

Sun enters Capricorn (Makara). Marks the return of longer days. Celebrated across India as Pongal, Uttarayan, Lohri.

✧ A good day for new beginnings, charity, and outdoor activities. Traditional time to fly kites.

Eleventh day of the dark fortnight. The second Ekadashi of the month.

✧ Both Ekadashis (bright and dark fortnight) are observed as fasting days.

Thirteenth day of the dark fortnight — Pradosh Vrat.

✧ Observe the Pradosh Kaal (sunset window) with Shiva devotion.

New moon day. A time for ancestral remembrance (Pitru Tarpan), deep rest, and release.

✧ Amavasya is a good time to honor ancestors, declutter, and let go of what no longer serves you. Avoid major new starts.

Fifth day of the bright fortnight in Magha. Celebrates the arrival of spring and is sacred to Saraswati, goddess of learning.

✧ Auspicious for starting studies, creative projects, or anything requiring clarity and skill.

Eleventh day of the bright fortnight — one of the most observed fasting days in Hinduism. Dedicated to Vishnu.

✧ A traditional fasting day. Even partial observance (avoiding grains) is considered beneficial.

Thirteenth day of the bright fortnight — Pradosh Vrat evening is dedicated to Shiva.

✧ Pradosh Kaal is the 90-minute window around sunset. Shiva puja during this window is especially auspicious.

Full moon day. A spiritually significant day across all Hindu traditions. Ideal for gratitude, completion, and illumination.

✧ Full moon nights amplify energy. Meditate, journal, or spend time outdoors under the moonlight.

Eleventh day of the dark fortnight. The second Ekadashi of the month.

✧ Both Ekadashis (bright and dark fortnight) are observed as fasting days.

Thirteenth day of the dark fortnight — Pradosh Vrat.

✧ Observe the Pradosh Kaal (sunset window) with Shiva devotion.

The great night of Shiva. Observed with fasting, night-long vigil, and devotion. A time for letting go and inner transformation.

✧ Maha Shivaratri falls on the darkest night before Amavasya. Many observe a fast and stay awake through the night.

New moon day. A time for ancestral remembrance (Pitru Tarpan), deep rest, and release.

✧ Amavasya is a good time to honor ancestors, declutter, and let go of what no longer serves you. Avoid major new starts.

Eleventh day of the bright fortnight — one of the most observed fasting days in Hinduism. Dedicated to Vishnu.

✧ A traditional fasting day. Even partial observance (avoiding grains) is considered beneficial.

Thirteenth day of the bright fortnight — Pradosh Vrat evening is dedicated to Shiva.

✧ Pradosh Kaal is the 90-minute window around sunset. Shiva puja during this window is especially auspicious.

Festival of colors, marking the end of winter and the arrival of spring. Celebrated the day after Holika Dahan (Purnima night).

✧ Colors are played on the day after Purnima (Pratipada). The Purnima itself is Holika Dahan — the bonfire night.

Full moon day. A spiritually significant day across all Hindu traditions. Ideal for gratitude, completion, and illumination.

✧ Full moon nights amplify energy. Meditate, journal, or spend time outdoors under the moonlight.

Eleventh day of the dark fortnight. The second Ekadashi of the month.

✧ Both Ekadashis (bright and dark fortnight) are observed as fasting days.

Thirteenth day of the dark fortnight — Pradosh Vrat.

✧ Observe the Pradosh Kaal (sunset window) with Shiva devotion.

Chaitra Shukla Pratipada — the first day of the Hindu lunar new year. Celebrated as Ugadi (Andhra/Karnataka) and Gudi Padwa (Maharashtra).

✧ Prepare neem-jaggery pachadi (bitter-sweet) symbolizing the mixed experiences of the year ahead.

New moon day. A time for ancestral remembrance (Pitru Tarpan), deep rest, and release.

✧ Amavasya is a good time to honor ancestors, declutter, and let go of what no longer serves you. Avoid major new starts.

Birth anniversary of Lord Ram. Ninth day of the bright fortnight in Chaitra.

✧ Auspicious day for prayer, fasting, and reading the Ramayana.

Eleventh day of the bright fortnight — one of the most observed fasting days in Hinduism. Dedicated to Vishnu.

✧ A traditional fasting day. Even partial observance (avoiding grains) is considered beneficial.

Thirteenth day of the bright fortnight — Pradosh Vrat evening is dedicated to Shiva.

✧ Pradosh Kaal is the 90-minute window around sunset. Shiva puja during this window is especially auspicious.

Birth anniversary of Hanuman. Full moon of Chaitra. Observed with recitation of Hanuman Chalisa.

✧ Tuesday Purnima in Chaitra is especially significant. Devotees often fast and visit Hanuman temples.

Full moon day. A spiritually significant day across all Hindu traditions. Ideal for gratitude, completion, and illumination.

✧ Full moon nights amplify energy. Meditate, journal, or spend time outdoors under the moonlight.

Eleventh day of the dark fortnight. The second Ekadashi of the month.

✧ Both Ekadashis (bright and dark fortnight) are observed as fasting days.

Thirteenth day of the dark fortnight — Pradosh Vrat.

✧ Observe the Pradosh Kaal (sunset window) with Shiva devotion.

New moon day. A time for ancestral remembrance (Pitru Tarpan), deep rest, and release.

✧ Amavasya is a good time to honor ancestors, declutter, and let go of what no longer serves you. Avoid major new starts.

Third day of the bright fortnight in Vaishakha. One of the most auspicious days of the year — any new beginning started today is said to grow without decay.

✧ Considered excellent for starting businesses, making investments, buying gold, or beginning any major project.

Eleventh day of the bright fortnight — one of the most observed fasting days in Hinduism. Dedicated to Vishnu.

✧ A traditional fasting day. Even partial observance (avoiding grains) is considered beneficial.

Thirteenth day of the bright fortnight — Pradosh Vrat evening is dedicated to Shiva.

✧ Pradosh Kaal is the 90-minute window around sunset. Shiva puja during this window is especially auspicious.

Full moon of Vaishakha — celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and passing of Gautam Buddha.

✧ A day of reflection and compassion. Also auspicious in Hindu tradition as Vaishakha Purnima.

Full moon day. A spiritually significant day across all Hindu traditions. Ideal for gratitude, completion, and illumination.

✧ Full moon nights amplify energy. Meditate, journal, or spend time outdoors under the moonlight.

Eleventh day of the dark fortnight. The second Ekadashi of the month.

✧ Both Ekadashis (bright and dark fortnight) are observed as fasting days.

Thirteenth day of the dark fortnight — Pradosh Vrat.

✧ Observe the Pradosh Kaal (sunset window) with Shiva devotion.

New moon day. A time for ancestral remembrance (Pitru Tarpan), deep rest, and release.

✧ Amavasya is a good time to honor ancestors, declutter, and let go of what no longer serves you. Avoid major new starts.

Eleventh day of the bright fortnight — one of the most observed fasting days in Hinduism. Dedicated to Vishnu.

✧ A traditional fasting day. Even partial observance (avoiding grains) is considered beneficial.

Thirteenth day of the bright fortnight — Pradosh Vrat evening is dedicated to Shiva.

✧ Pradosh Kaal is the 90-minute window around sunset. Shiva puja during this window is especially auspicious.

Full moon day. A spiritually significant day across all Hindu traditions. Ideal for gratitude, completion, and illumination.

✧ Full moon nights amplify energy. Meditate, journal, or spend time outdoors under the moonlight.

Eleventh day of the dark fortnight. The second Ekadashi of the month.

✧ Both Ekadashis (bright and dark fortnight) are observed as fasting days.

Thirteenth day of the dark fortnight — Pradosh Vrat.

✧ Observe the Pradosh Kaal (sunset window) with Shiva devotion.

New moon day. A time for ancestral remembrance (Pitru Tarpan), deep rest, and release.

✧ Amavasya is a good time to honor ancestors, declutter, and let go of what no longer serves you. Avoid major new starts.

Eleventh day of the bright fortnight — one of the most observed fasting days in Hinduism. Dedicated to Vishnu.

✧ A traditional fasting day. Even partial observance (avoiding grains) is considered beneficial.

Thirteenth day of the bright fortnight — Pradosh Vrat evening is dedicated to Shiva.

✧ Pradosh Kaal is the 90-minute window around sunset. Shiva puja during this window is especially auspicious.

Full moon day. A spiritually significant day across all Hindu traditions. Ideal for gratitude, completion, and illumination.

✧ Full moon nights amplify energy. Meditate, journal, or spend time outdoors under the moonlight.

Eleventh day of the dark fortnight. The second Ekadashi of the month.

✧ Both Ekadashis (bright and dark fortnight) are observed as fasting days.

Thirteenth day of the dark fortnight — Pradosh Vrat.

✧ Observe the Pradosh Kaal (sunset window) with Shiva devotion.

New moon day. A time for ancestral remembrance (Pitru Tarpan), deep rest, and release.

✧ Amavasya is a good time to honor ancestors, declutter, and let go of what no longer serves you. Avoid major new starts.

Eleventh day of the bright fortnight — one of the most observed fasting days in Hinduism. Dedicated to Vishnu.

✧ A traditional fasting day. Even partial observance (avoiding grains) is considered beneficial.

Thirteenth day of the bright fortnight — Pradosh Vrat evening is dedicated to Shiva.

✧ Pradosh Kaal is the 90-minute window around sunset. Shiva puja during this window is especially auspicious.

Full moon of Ashadha — a day to honor teachers, mentors, and spiritual guides. Also marks the beginning of the traditional monsoon retreat (Chaturmas).

✧ Express gratitude to someone who has guided or taught you something meaningful.

Full moon day. A spiritually significant day across all Hindu traditions. Ideal for gratitude, completion, and illumination.

✧ Full moon nights amplify energy. Meditate, journal, or spend time outdoors under the moonlight.

Eleventh day of the dark fortnight. The second Ekadashi of the month.

✧ Both Ekadashis (bright and dark fortnight) are observed as fasting days.

Thirteenth day of the dark fortnight — Pradosh Vrat.

✧ Observe the Pradosh Kaal (sunset window) with Shiva devotion.

New moon day. A time for ancestral remembrance (Pitru Tarpan), deep rest, and release.

✧ Amavasya is a good time to honor ancestors, declutter, and let go of what no longer serves you. Avoid major new starts.

Fifth day of the bright fortnight in Shravana. Devotion to serpent deities. Traditionally, snakes are honored and farmers offer milk at serpent mounds.

✧ Observed across India especially in Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Eleventh day of the bright fortnight — one of the most observed fasting days in Hinduism. Dedicated to Vishnu.

✧ A traditional fasting day. Even partial observance (avoiding grains) is considered beneficial.

Thirteenth day of the bright fortnight — Pradosh Vrat evening is dedicated to Shiva.

✧ Pradosh Kaal is the 90-minute window around sunset. Shiva puja during this window is especially auspicious.

Shravana Purnima — sisters tie a protective thread (rakhi) on their brothers' wrists, and brothers pledge their protection.

✧ Celebrated across North and Central India. Also marks the start of the thread-changing ceremony (Upakarma) for Brahmins.

Full moon day. A spiritually significant day across all Hindu traditions. Ideal for gratitude, completion, and illumination.

✧ Full moon nights amplify energy. Meditate, journal, or spend time outdoors under the moonlight.

Birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. Eighth day of the dark fortnight. Celebrated with midnight devotion, fasting, and the "dahi handi" tradition.

✧ Devotees fast until midnight — the traditional birth hour of Krishna. Temples host all-night celebrations.

Eleventh day of the dark fortnight. The second Ekadashi of the month.

✧ Both Ekadashis (bright and dark fortnight) are observed as fasting days.

Thirteenth day of the dark fortnight — Pradosh Vrat.

✧ Observe the Pradosh Kaal (sunset window) with Shiva devotion.

New moon day. A time for ancestral remembrance (Pitru Tarpan), deep rest, and release.

✧ Amavasya is a good time to honor ancestors, declutter, and let go of what no longer serves you. Avoid major new starts.

Fourth day of the bright fortnight in Bhadrapada. Birth anniversary of Ganesh. A 10-day festival with elaborate clay Ganesh idols immersed on the final day.

✧ The 10-day celebration ends with Anant Chaturdashi (Visarjan). Avoid looking at the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi night.

Eleventh day of the bright fortnight — one of the most observed fasting days in Hinduism. Dedicated to Vishnu.

✧ A traditional fasting day. Even partial observance (avoiding grains) is considered beneficial.

Thirteenth day of the bright fortnight — Pradosh Vrat evening is dedicated to Shiva.

✧ Pradosh Kaal is the 90-minute window around sunset. Shiva puja during this window is especially auspicious.

Fourteenth day of the bright fortnight in Bhadrapada — the final day of the Ganesh festival, when the idols are carried to water and immersed (visarjan).

✧ The big visarjan processions happen through the afternoon and evening. Also observed as a Vishnu vrat with the anant thread.

Full moon day. A spiritually significant day across all Hindu traditions. Ideal for gratitude, completion, and illumination.

✧ Full moon nights amplify energy. Meditate, journal, or spend time outdoors under the moonlight.

Eleventh day of the dark fortnight. The second Ekadashi of the month.

✧ Both Ekadashis (bright and dark fortnight) are observed as fasting days.

Thirteenth day of the dark fortnight — Pradosh Vrat.

✧ Observe the Pradosh Kaal (sunset window) with Shiva devotion.

New moon day. A time for ancestral remembrance (Pitru Tarpan), deep rest, and release.

✧ Amavasya is a good time to honor ancestors, declutter, and let go of what no longer serves you. Avoid major new starts.

Nine nights dedicated to the goddess Durga. Begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada and ends on Navami. Celebrated with Garba, fasting, and Devi worship.

✧ The 9 nights culminate in Maha Navami, followed by Dussehra on Dashami.

Tenth day of the bright fortnight in Ashwin. Celebrates the victory of good over evil — Ram's defeat of Ravana. Also marks the culmination of Navratri.

✧ Auspicious for starting new ventures, weapons worship (Ayudha Puja), and Ram Lila performances.

Eleventh day of the bright fortnight — one of the most observed fasting days in Hinduism. Dedicated to Vishnu.

✧ A traditional fasting day. Even partial observance (avoiding grains) is considered beneficial.

Thirteenth day of the bright fortnight — Pradosh Vrat evening is dedicated to Shiva.

✧ Pradosh Kaal is the 90-minute window around sunset. Shiva puja during this window is especially auspicious.

Full moon day. A spiritually significant day across all Hindu traditions. Ideal for gratitude, completion, and illumination.

✧ Full moon nights amplify energy. Meditate, journal, or spend time outdoors under the moonlight.

Fourth day of the dark fortnight. Married women fast from sunrise until moonrise for the longevity of their husbands.

✧ The fast breaks only when the moon rises and the husband's face is seen through a sieve.

Eleventh day of the dark fortnight. The second Ekadashi of the month.

✧ Both Ekadashis (bright and dark fortnight) are observed as fasting days.

Thirteenth day of the dark fortnight — the first day of the Diwali festival. Marks the worship of Dhanvantari (god of medicine and health) and Lakshmi.

✧ Traditional day to buy gold, silver, or utensils as a symbol of auspicious prosperity.

Thirteenth day of the dark fortnight — Pradosh Vrat.

✧ Observe the Pradosh Kaal (sunset window) with Shiva devotion.

The Festival of Lights. The darkest night of the month is lit with diyas and fireworks, celebrating the return of Ram and the victory of light over darkness.

✧ Light a diya at sunset. Lakshmi Puja is performed after sunset. The night sky is darkest tonight — perfect for stargazing.

New moon day. A time for ancestral remembrance (Pitru Tarpan), deep rest, and release.

✧ Amavasya is a good time to honor ancestors, declutter, and let go of what no longer serves you. Avoid major new starts.

Second day of the bright fortnight in Kartik (2 days after Diwali). Sisters apply tilak on their brothers' foreheads — a day of sibling bonds.

✧ Celebrated two days after Diwali across North India. Similar to Raksha Bandhan in intent.

Sixth day of the bright fortnight in Kartik. Devoted to Surya (the Sun). Celebrated with a 36-hour fast and sunrise/sunset offerings at water bodies.

✧ One of the few Hindu festivals where offerings are made directly to the setting and rising sun.

Kartik Shukla Ekadashi — Vishnu wakes from his four-month cosmic sleep (Chaturmas). Wedding season resumes after this day.

✧ The most auspicious Ekadashi of the year. Marriages and new beginnings resume after this date.

Eleventh day of the bright fortnight — one of the most observed fasting days in Hinduism. Dedicated to Vishnu.

✧ A traditional fasting day. Even partial observance (avoiding grains) is considered beneficial.

Thirteenth day of the bright fortnight — Pradosh Vrat evening is dedicated to Shiva.

✧ Pradosh Kaal is the 90-minute window around sunset. Shiva puja during this window is especially auspicious.

Full moon day. A spiritually significant day across all Hindu traditions. Ideal for gratitude, completion, and illumination.

✧ Full moon nights amplify energy. Meditate, journal, or spend time outdoors under the moonlight.

Eleventh day of the dark fortnight. The second Ekadashi of the month.

✧ Both Ekadashis (bright and dark fortnight) are observed as fasting days.

Thirteenth day of the dark fortnight — Pradosh Vrat.

✧ Observe the Pradosh Kaal (sunset window) with Shiva devotion.

New moon day. A time for ancestral remembrance (Pitru Tarpan), deep rest, and release.

✧ Amavasya is a good time to honor ancestors, declutter, and let go of what no longer serves you. Avoid major new starts.

Eleventh day of the bright fortnight — one of the most observed fasting days in Hinduism. Dedicated to Vishnu.

✧ A traditional fasting day. Even partial observance (avoiding grains) is considered beneficial.

Thirteenth day of the bright fortnight — Pradosh Vrat evening is dedicated to Shiva.

✧ Pradosh Kaal is the 90-minute window around sunset. Shiva puja during this window is especially auspicious.

Full moon of Margashirsha (Agrahayan). A spiritually significant month mentioned in the Bhagavad Gita as the best of months.

✧ Auspicious for charity and meditation. Dattatreya Jayanti often falls on this Purnima.

Full moon day. A spiritually significant day across all Hindu traditions. Ideal for gratitude, completion, and illumination.

✧ Full moon nights amplify energy. Meditate, journal, or spend time outdoors under the moonlight.