The Hindu Calendar 2026 (Vikram Samvat 2082-83) lists all major festivals, vrat dates, ekadashi, purnima, amavasya, and auspicious muhurat dates. It follows the lunisolar system based on the Moon’s phases and Sun’s position, with months starting from Chaitra.
📅 Hindu Calendar & Festivals 2026
All major festivals, vrat dates, ekadashi, and auspicious muhurats for 2026
Major Festivals
28Vrat & Fasting Dates
12Ekadashi, Pradosh Vrat, Sankashti Chaturthi, Purnima, and Amavasya dates for 2026
Auspicious Muhurat 2026
7Best dates for weddings, griha pravesh, vehicle purchase, and new business in 2026
About the Hindu Calendar 2026
The Hindu calendar (Panchang) follows a lunisolar system where months are based on the Moon's phases and years on the Sun's position. Most Hindu festivals are determined by the Tithi (lunar day) and Nakshatra (constellation), which is why their dates shift each year relative to the Gregorian calendar.
Ekadashi falls twice every lunar month — on the 11th day of both Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) and Krishna Paksha (waning moon). Pradosh Vrat is observed on the 13th day (Trayodashi), and Sankashti Chaturthi on the 4th day of Krishna Paksha. All vrat timings vary by city due to different moonrise and sunrise times.
Hindu Calendar (Panchang) 2026 — Complete Guide
The Hindu Calendar follows a lunisolar system based on both the Moon phases (Tithi) and the Sun position (Sankranti). The year 2026 corresponds to Vikram Samvat 2082-2083 and Shaka Samvat 1948. Hindu months begin with either Purnima (full moon) in the Purnimant system followed in North India, or Amavasya (new moon) in the Amant system followed in South India.
Major festivals in the Hindu Calendar 2026 include Makar Sankranti (January), Maha Shivratri (February-March), Holi (March), Ram Navami (March-April), Navratri (April and September-October), Dussehra (October), Diwali (October-November), and many more. Each festival is determined by specific Tithi and Nakshatra combinations, which is why dates shift each year relative to the Gregorian calendar.
Ekadashi (11th Tithi) occurs twice monthly and is the most widely observed fasting day, dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Purnima (full moon) and Amavasya (new moon) are significant for different spiritual practices — Purnima for Satyanarayan Puja and charity, Amavasya for Pitru Tarpan and ancestor worship. AstroMangal lists every important date with exact timing based on astronomical calculations.