Comprehensive Month-Wise List of Hindu Religious Festivals, Vrats, and Auspicious Dates for 2026

Special Note for 2026

Adhik Maas (extra lunar month) occurs from May 17 to June 15, 2026. This period is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. During this time, no weddings or Griha Pravesh should be performed. Due to Adhik Maas, there are 26 Ekadashis in 2026 instead of the usual 24. Major festivals like Raksha Bandhan and Diwali are shifted by nearly 20 days.

Hindu Festival & Muhurat Calendar 2026

January 2026 (Paush – Magh)

| Date | Day | Festival / Occasion |

|------------|------|----------------------------------------------|

| Jan 1 | Thu | Pradosh Vrat (Guru) |

| Jan 3 | Sat | 🌕 Paush Purnima |

| Jan 6 | Tue | Sankashti Chaturthi |

| Jan 14 | Wed | ☀️ Makar Sankranti / Pongal + Shattila Ekadashi |

| Jan 16 | Fri | Pradosh Vrat (Shukra) |

| Jan 18 | Sun | 🌑 Mauni Amavasya |

| Jan 23 | Fri | 📚 Vasant Panchami / Saraswati Puja |

| Jan 29 | Thu | Jaya Ekadashi |

| Jan 30 | Fri | Pradosh Vrat (Shukra) |

February 2026 (Magh – Phalguna)

| Date | Day | Festival / Occasion |

|------------|------|----------------------------------------------|

| Feb 1 | Sun | 🌕 Magha Purnima |

| Feb 5 | Thu | Sankashti Chaturthi |

| Feb 13 | Fri | Vijaya Ekadashi |

| Feb 14 | Sat | Pradosh Vrat (Shani) |

| Feb 15 | Sun | 🕉️ Maha Shivaratri |

| Feb 17 | Tue | 🌑 Phalguna Amavasya + Partial Solar Eclipse (not visible in India) |

| Feb 27 | Fri | Amalaki Ekadashi |

March 2026 (Phalguna – Chaitra)

| Date | Day | Festival / Occasion |

|------------|------|----------------------------------------------|

| Mar 1 | Sun | Pradosh Vrat (Ravi) |

| Mar 3 | Tue | 🔥 Holika Dahan + Total Lunar Eclipse (visible in India!) |

| Mar 4 | Wed | 🎨 Holi (Dhulandi) |

| Mar 15 | Sun | Papmochani Ekadashi |

| Mar 16 | Mon | Pradosh Vrat (Soma) |

| Mar 18 | Wed | 🌑 Chaitra Amavasya |

| Mar 19 | Thu | 🚩 Hindu New Year (Gudi Padwa / Ugadi) + Chaitra Navratri Begins |

| Mar 26 | Thu | 🏹 Ram Navami (Navratri ends) |

| Mar 27 | Fri | 🙏 Hanuman Jayanti |

| Mar 29 | Sun | Kamada Ekadashi |

| Mar 30 | Mon | Pradosh Vrat (Soma) |

April 2026 (Chaitra – Vaishakh)

| Date | Day | Festival / Occasion |

|------------|------|----------------------------------------------|

| Apr 2 | Thu | 🌕 Hanuman Jayanti / Chaitra Purnima |

| Apr 13 | Mon | Varuthini Ekadashi |

| Apr 15 | Wed | Pradosh Vrat (Budha) |

| Apr 17 | Fri | 🌑 Vaishakha Amavasya |

| Apr 20 | Mon | 🪙 Akshaya Tritiya |

| Apr 27 | Mon | Mohini Ekadashi |

| Apr 28 | Tue | Pradosh Vrat (Bhauma) / Parashurama Jayanti |

May 2026 (Vaishakh – Adhik Jyeshtha begins)

| Date | Day | Festival / Occasion |

|------------|------|----------------------------------------------|

| May 1 | Fri | 🌕 Buddha Purnima (Vaishakha Purnima) |

| May 13 | Wed | Apara Ekadashi |

| May 14 | Thu | Pradosh Vrat (Guru) |

| May 16 | Sat | 🌑 Shani Jayanti / Jyeshtha Amavasya |

| May 17 | Sun | ⚛️ Adhik Maas (Purushottam Maas) Begins |

| May 27 | Wed | Padmini Ekadashi (Adhik) |

| May 28 | Thu | Pradosh Vrat – Adhik (Guru) / Vat Savitri Vrat |

| May 31 | Sun | 🌕 Adhik Jyeshtha Purnima |

June 2026 (Adhik Jyeshtha ends – Jyeshtha)

| Date | Day | Festival / Occasion |

|------------|------|----------------------------------------------|

| Jun 11 | Thu | Parama Ekadashi (Adhik) |

| Jun 12 | Fri | Pradosh Vrat – Adhik (Shukra) |

| Jun 15 | Mon | 🌑 Adhik Maas Ends |

| Jun 25 | Thu | Nirjala Ekadashi (most important Ekadashi of the year) |

| Jun 27 | Sat | Pradosh Vrat (Shani) |

| Jun 29 | Mon | 🌕 Vat Purnima Vrat / Jyeshtha Purnima |

July 2026 (Ashadha – Shravan begins)

| Date | Day | Festival / Occasion |

|------------|------|----------------------------------------------|

| Jul 10 | Fri | Yogini Ekadashi |

| Jul 12 | Sun | Pradosh Vrat (Ravi) |

| Jul 14 | Tue | 🌑 Ashadha Amavasya |

| Jul 16 | Thu | 🚩 Jagannath Rath Yatra |

| Jul 25 | Sat | 🪷 Devshayani Ekadashi (Chaturmas Begins) |

| Jul 26 | Sun | Pradosh Vrat (Ravi) |

| Jul 29 | Wed | 🌕 Guru Purnima |

| Jul 30 | Thu | 🕉️ Shravan Maas Begins |

August 2026 (Shravan – Bhadrapada)

| Date | Day | Festival / Occasion |

|------------|------|----------------------------------------------|

| Aug 9 | Sun | Kamika Ekadashi |

| Aug 10 | Mon | Pradosh Vrat (Soma) |

| Aug 12 | Wed | 🌑 Hariyali Amavasya + Total Solar Eclipse (not visible in India) |

| Aug 18 | Tue | 🐍 Nag Panchami |

| Aug 21 | Fri | 🌸 Varalakshmi Vratam |

| Aug 23 | Sun | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi |

| Aug 25 | Tue | Pradosh Vrat (Bhauma) |

| Aug 28 | Fri | 🌕 Raksha Bandhan / Shravan Purnima + Partial Lunar Eclipse (visible in India) |

September 2026 (Bhadrapada)

| Date | Day | Festival / Occasion |

|------------|------|----------------------------------------------|

| Sep 4 | Fri | 🦚 Janmashtami |

| Sep 7 | Mon | Aja Ekadashi |

| Sep 8 | Tue | Pradosh Vrat (Bhauma) |

| Sep 11 | Fri | 🌑 Bhadrapada Amavasya |

| Sep 14 | Mon | 🐘 Ganesh Chaturthi |

| Sep 23 | Wed | Anant Chaturdashi (Ganesh Visarjan) |

| Sep 27 | Sun | 🌕 Bhadrapada Purnima / Pitru Paksha Begins |

October 2026 (Ashwin – Kartik)

| Date | Day | Festival / Occasion |

|------------|------|----------------------------------------------|

| Oct 10 | Sat | 🌑 Mahalaya Amavasya (Pitru Paksha Ends) / Sharad Navratri Begins |

| Oct 17 | Sat | Durga Ashtami |

| Oct 18 | Sun | Maha Navami |

| Oct 19 | Mon | 🏹 Dussehra / Vijayadashami |

| Oct 30 | Fri | 🌙 Karwa Chauth |

November 2026 (Kartik)

| Date | Day | Festival / Occasion |

|------------|------|----------------------------------------------|

| Nov 6 | Fri | 💰 Dhanteras |

| Nov 7 | Sat | 🪔 Choti Diwali / Naraka Chaturdashi |

| Nov 8 | Sun | 🪔 DIWALI / Lakshmi Puja |

| Nov 9 | Mon | Govardhan Puja / Annakut |

| Nov 10 | Tue | 💞 Bhai Dooj |

| Nov 11–14 | | ☀️ Chhath Puja |

| Nov 21 | Sat | Devutthana Ekadashi (Tulsi Vivah) |

| Nov 27 | Fri | 🌕 Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepawali |

December 2026 (Kartik – Margashirsha)

| Date | Day | Festival / Occasion |

|------------|------|----------------------------------------------|

| Dec 6 | Sun | Utpanna Ekadashi |

| Dec 8 | Tue | Pradosh Vrat |

| Dec 10 | Thu | 🌑 Margashirsha Amavasya |

| Dec 21 | Mon | Mokshada Ekadashi / Gita Jayanti |

| Dec 23 | Wed | Pradosh Vrat |

| Dec 26 | Sat | 🌕 Margashirsha Purnima |

Key Muhurat Reminders for 2026

The most auspicious months for Hindu weddings in 2026 are April–May (Vaishakh–Jyeshtha), October–November (Kartik), and November–December (Margashirsha). Avoid months like Bhadrapada (Aug–Sep), Paush (Dec–Jan), and Adhik Maas. For important events, consult a qualified astrologer with your birth details. It's wise to avoid inauspicious periods like Rahu Kaal, Yamaganda Kaal, and Gulika Kaal.

Note: Dates may vary by one day based on your local Panchang and regional sunrise timings (e.g., Maharashtra Panchang vs North India). Always cross-check with Kalnirnay or your local pandit for Pune-specific timings.

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