Festival date logic
Maha Shivaratri 2028
महाशिवरात्रि
The great night of Lord Shiva. Devotees observe fasting and night-long vigil.
Direct answer
When is Maha Shivaratri 2028?
Maha Shivaratri 2028 is on Wednesday, 23 February 2028. The Hindu date is Krishna Chaturdashi, Phalguna.
Also searched as: Mahashivratri 2028, Shivaratri 2028.
Gregorian date
Wednesday, 23 February 2028Hindu date
Krishna Chaturdashi, PhalgunaObservance moment
nishita, around midnightWhy 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 2028, Samvat resolves the observance to Wednesday, 23 February 2028, with Krishna Chaturdashi, Phalguna. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Read the calculation methodologyMaha Shivaratri 2028 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
tithiFestival type
majorNakshatra
ShravanaCommon observance
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 2028?
Maha Shivaratri 2028 is on Wednesday, 23 February 2028. The Hindu date is Krishna Chaturdashi, Phalguna.
What is the tithi for Maha Shivaratri 2028?
The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Krishna Chaturdashi, Phalguna. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Maha Shivaratri.
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.
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Citation summary
Samvat lists Maha Shivaratri 2028 on Wednesday, 23 February 2028 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Krishna Chaturdashi, Phalguna. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.