Shivaratri Vrat dates are grouped from the live BDA recurring Vrat endpoint. The engine owns all sunrise/window-anchored date selection.
- Vrat
- Shivaratri Vrat / शिवरात्रि व्रत
- Deity or focus
- Shiva
- Computed occurrences
- 12
All Shivaratri Vrat dates in 2026
| Date | Engine observance basis |
|---|---|
| Friday, 16 January 2026 | Māsik Śivarātri — selected because Kṛṣṇa Caturdaśī prevails during Nishīta-kāla (the ritual-midnight window, ~48 min around the midpoint of the night); the night vigil and Śiva-pūjā are performed then. |
| Sunday, 15 February 2026 | Māsik Śivarātri — selected because Kṛṣṇa Caturdaśī prevails during Nishīta-kāla (the ritual-midnight window, ~48 min around the midpoint of the night); the night vigil and Śiva-pūjā are performed then. |
| Tuesday, 17 March 2026 | Māsik Śivarātri — selected because Kṛṣṇa Caturdaśī prevails during Nishīta-kāla (the ritual-midnight window, ~48 min around the midpoint of the night); the night vigil and Śiva-pūjā are performed then. |
| Wednesday, 15 April 2026 | Māsik Śivarātri — selected because Kṛṣṇa Caturdaśī prevails during Nishīta-kāla (the ritual-midnight window, ~48 min around the midpoint of the night); the night vigil and Śiva-pūjā are performed then. |
| Friday, 15 May 2026 | Māsik Śivarātri — selected because Kṛṣṇa Caturdaśī prevails during Nishīta-kāla (the ritual-midnight window, ~48 min around the midpoint of the night); the night vigil and Śiva-pūjā are performed then. |
| Saturday, 13 June 2026 | Māsik Śivarātri — selected because Kṛṣṇa Caturdaśī prevails during Nishīta-kāla (the ritual-midnight window, ~48 min around the midpoint of the night); the night vigil and Śiva-pūjā are performed then. |
| Sunday, 12 July 2026 | Māsik Śivarātri — selected because Kṛṣṇa Caturdaśī prevails during Nishīta-kāla (the ritual-midnight window, ~48 min around the midpoint of the night); the night vigil and Śiva-pūjā are performed then. |
| Tuesday, 11 August 2026 | Māsik Śivarātri — selected because Kṛṣṇa Caturdaśī prevails during Nishīta-kāla (the ritual-midnight window, ~48 min around the midpoint of the night); the night vigil and Śiva-pūjā are performed then. |
| Wednesday, 9 September 2026 | Māsik Śivarātri — selected because Kṛṣṇa Caturdaśī prevails during Nishīta-kāla (the ritual-midnight window, ~48 min around the midpoint of the night); the night vigil and Śiva-pūjā are performed then. |
| Thursday, 8 October 2026 | Māsik Śivarātri — selected because Kṛṣṇa Caturdaśī prevails during Nishīta-kāla (the ritual-midnight window, ~48 min around the midpoint of the night); the night vigil and Śiva-pūjā are performed then. |
| Saturday, 7 November 2026 | Māsik Śivarātri — selected because Kṛṣṇa Caturdaśī prevails during Nishīta-kāla (the ritual-midnight window, ~48 min around the midpoint of the night); the night vigil and Śiva-pūjā are performed then. |
| Monday, 7 December 2026 | Māsik Śivarātri — selected because Kṛṣṇa Caturdaśī prevails during Nishīta-kāla (the ritual-midnight window, ~48 min around the midpoint of the night); the night vigil and Śiva-pūjā are performed then. |
सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
When is Shivaratri Vrat in 2026?
Shivaratri Vrat dates in 2026 (India Panchang reference): 2026-01-16, 2026-02-15, 2026-03-17, 2026-04-15, 2026-05-15, 2026-06-13, 2026-07-12, 2026-08-11, 2026-09-09, 2026-10-08, 2026-11-07, 2026-12-07.
Which deity is Shivaratri Vrat dedicated to?
Shivaratri Vrat is observed for Shiva.
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