Maha Shivaratri 2026 Date — Sunday, February 15, 2026
When is Maha Shivaratri in 2026? Maha Shivaratri 2026 falls on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Observance: Maha Shivaratri. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Maha Shivaratri 2025 date · Maha Shivaratri 2027 date
Maha Shivaratri 2026 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:59 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:11 pm |
| Moonrise | 05:36 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 05:17 am – 06:08 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 12:13 pm – 12:57 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 04:47 pm – 06:11 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Trayodashi |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Sun, 15 February 2026 or ask your local mandir.
Maha Shivaratri 2026 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maha Shivaratri | Sun, 15 February 2026 | Four-prahar night puja |
| Amavasya (next day) | Sun, 18 January 2026 |
Why we celebrate
Great night of Shiva — marriage of Shiva-Parvati and the night Shiva performed the Tandava. Fasting and jagaran destroy sins.
How it is celebrated
All-night vigil, Shiva lingam abhishekam with milk, honey, bilva; Rudram, bhajan, and temple fairs across India.
Puja timing
Four prahars of night puja; Nishita kaal (midnight) is the most sacred for abhishekam. Fast from sunrise to next sunrise or until prasad.
Foods & offerings
Phalahar — fruits, milk, sabudana; no grains. Some eat one meal after midnight puja.
Rituals
- Bath and fasting from sunrise.
- Shiva lingam abhishekam each prahar with bilva.
- Om Namah Shivaya japa through the night.
- Visit temple for jagaran and Rudrabhishek if possible.
- Break fast after sunrise bath on next day with prasad.
Maha Shivaratri dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Maha Shivaratri 2025 date |
| 2026 | Sun, 15 February 2026 |
| 2027 | Maha Shivaratri 2027 date |
| 2028 | Maha Shivaratri 2028 date |
Hindu festivals around Maha Shivaratri 2026
- Thaipusam 2026 date — Sun, 1 February 2026
- Holika Dahan 2026 date — Tue, 3 March 2026
- Holi 2026 date — Wed, 4 March 2026
- Vasant Panchami 2026 date — Fri, 23 January 2026
- Ugadi 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Gudi Padwa 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Pongal 2026 date — Wed, 14 January 2026
- Makar Sankranti 2026 date — Wed, 14 January 2026
- Chaitra Navratri 2026 date — Thu, 19 March 2026
- Ram Navami 2026 date — Fri, 27 March 2026
- Hanuman Jayanti 2026 date — Thu, 2 April 2026
- Vishu 2026 date — Tue, 14 April 2026
Maha Shivaratri 2026 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 12:13 pm – 12:57 pm | 04:47 pm – 06:11 pm | 06:59 am | 06:11 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:29 pm – 01:15 pm | 05:12 pm – 06:38 pm | 07:06 am | 06:38 pm |
| Bengaluru | 12:10 pm – 12:57 pm | 04:57 pm – 06:25 pm | 06:42 am | 06:25 pm |
| Chennai | 11:59 am – 12:46 pm | 04:46 pm – 06:14 pm | 06:31 am | 06:14 pm |
| Hyderabad | 12:07 pm – 12:53 pm | 04:50 pm – 06:17 pm | 06:42 am | 06:17 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:27 am – 12:13 pm | 04:07 pm – 05:33 pm | 06:08 am | 05:33 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Sun, 15 February 2026.
Maha Shivaratri 2026 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Maha Shivaratri 2026 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Sun, 15 February 2026 is 12:13 pm – 12:57 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
