Festival date and tithi
Maha Shivaratri 2026
महाशिवरात्रि
The great night of Lord Shiva. Devotees observe fasting and night-long vigil.
At a glance
When is Maha Shivaratri 2026?
Maha Shivaratri 2026 is on Sunday, 15 February 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Chaturdashi, Phalguna.
Also known as: Mahashivratri 2026, Shivaratri 2026, Shivratri 2026.
- Date
- Sunday, 15 February 2026
- Hindu date
- Krishna Chaturdashi, Phalguna
- Tithi checked at
- Nishita (around midnight)
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Falls on Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi (14th day of dark fortnight in Phalguna month). The darkest night before Amavasya is considered most auspicious for Shiva worship, typically in February-March.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Sunday, 15 February 2026, with Krishna Chaturdashi, Phalguna. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedMaha Shivaratri 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
ShravanaDietary practice
FastingSignificance
Considered the night when Shiva performed the cosmic dance (Tandava).
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Maha Shivaratri 2026?
Maha Shivaratri 2026 is on Sunday, 15 February 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Chaturdashi, Phalguna.
What is the tithi for Maha Shivaratri 2026?
Maha Shivaratri is observed on Krishna Chaturdashi, Phalguna. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2026 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.