Maha Shivaratri 2028 Date — Wednesday, February 23, 2028
When is Maha Shivaratri in 2028? Maha Shivaratri 2028 falls on Wednesday, February 23, 2028.
Observance: Maha Shivaratri. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Maha Shivaratri 2027 date · Maha Shivaratri 2029 date
Maha Shivaratri 2028 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:52 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:16 pm |
| Moonrise | 05:31 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 05:12 am – 06:02 am |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 12:34 pm – 02:00 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Trayodashi |
| Nakshatra | Shravana |
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 Wed, 23 February 2028 or ask your local mandir.
Maha Shivaratri 2028 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Maha Shivaratri | Wed, 23 February 2028 | Four-prahar night puja |
| Amavasya (next day) | Wed, 26 January 2028 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Maha Shivaratri 2027 date |
| 2028 | Wed, 23 February 2028 |
| 2029 | Maha Shivaratri 2029 date |
Hindu festivals around Maha Shivaratri 2028
- Thaipusam 2028 date — Thu, 10 February 2028
- Holika Dahan 2028 date — Fri, 10 March 2028
- Holi 2028 date — Sat, 11 March 2028
- Vasant Panchami 2028 date — Tue, 1 February 2028
- Ugadi 2028 date — Mon, 27 March 2028
- Gudi Padwa 2028 date — Mon, 27 March 2028
- Chaitra Navratri 2028 date — Mon, 27 March 2028
- Pongal 2028 date — Sat, 15 January 2028
- Makar Sankranti 2028 date — Sat, 15 January 2028
- Ram Navami 2028 date — Tue, 4 April 2028
- Hanuman Jayanti 2028 date — Sun, 9 April 2028
- Vishu 2028 date — Thu, 13 April 2028
Maha Shivaratri 2028 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 12:34 pm – 02:00 pm | 06:52 am | 06:16 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:52 pm – 02:19 pm | 07:02 am | 06:41 pm |
| Bengaluru | 12:33 pm – 02:01 pm | 06:38 am | 06:27 pm |
| Chennai | 12:22 pm – 01:50 pm | 06:28 am | 06:16 pm |
| Hyderabad | 12:29 pm – 01:57 pm | 06:38 am | 06:20 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:50 am – 01:16 pm | 06:03 am | 05:36 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Wed, 23 February 2028.
