Paksha calendar
Shukla Paksha in January 2026
Shukla Paksha is the waxing fortnight, from the day after Amavasya to Purnima. The Moon grows brighter each night, and most festival and muhurat activity concentrates in this half.
Direct answer
When is Shukla Paksha in January 2026?
In January 2026, Pausha Shukla Paksha from 1 Jan 2026 to 3 Jan 2026, and Magha Shukla Paksha from 19 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026 for the Mumbai India-baseline Panchang.
Pausha Shukla Paksha: 1 Jan 2026 – 3 Jan 2026
Part of the Pausha month calendar.
Magha Shukla Paksha: 19 Jan 2026 – 31 Jan 2026
Part of the Magha month calendar.
Common questions
When does Shukla Paksha start in January 2026?
The Shukla Paksha windows in January 2026: Pausha Shukla Paksha from 1 Jan 2026 to 3 Jan 2026, and Magha Shukla Paksha from 19 Jan 2026 to 31 Jan 2026.
Why can one civil month have two windows?
A lunar fortnight is about 14–15 civil days, so a civil month usually contains one full Shukla Paksha and can also catch the tail of the previous one at the start of the month. The Hindu month label changes between the two windows.
Do these dates change by city?
The paksha itself is a Moon phase and does not depend on location, but the tithi at sunrise can differ by a day between time zones. This table uses the Mumbai India-baseline sunrise.