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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.