Festival Calendar December 2026

Festivals In December 2026

Kaal Bhairav Jayanti and Kalashtami - Kaal Bhairav Jayanti or Kalashtami will fall on the Ashtami tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the Margashirsha month. On this day, the fierce form of Lord Shiva appeared as Kaal Bhairav. Worshipping Lord Kaal Bhairav on this day protects from fears, disease and enemies. Feeding dogs is considered highly auspicious. In 2026, the Ashtami tithi will begin at 11:36 PM on 31st November and end at 11:13 PM on 1st December. Worshipping with rituals, reciting Bhairav Chalisa, lighting a diya with sesame oil and night jagran are considered highly auspicious and significant.

Utpanna Ekadashi - Utpanna Ekadashi will be observed on 4th December 2026. On this day, observing a fast and worshipping Lord Vishnu is believed to bring mental peace, free one from all the sins, and open the ways for liberation and immense virtue. This year, the Ekadashi tithi will begin at 11:03 PM on 3rd December and end at 11:44 PM on 4th December. Reciting the names of Lord Vishnu, chanting mantras, reading the Bhagavad Gita, and doing charity are considered highly auspicious during this period.

Pradosh Vrat - Pradosh Vrat is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, and worshipping them on this day is believed to remove all the obstacles and fulfil desires. This fast will be observed on 6th December 2026, and is considered especially auspicious. Worshipping Lord Shiva during pradosh kaal brings happiness, prosperity, and improves health. In 2026, Trayodashi Tithi will begin at 12:51 AM on 6th December and will end at 2:22 PM on 7th December. On this auspicious day, devotees offer milk, bel leaves, and water to the Shiva Lingam and chant 'Om Namah Shivaay' to get relieved from family or marital problems.

Margashirsha Amavasya - Margashirsha Amavasya will be observed on Thursday, 8th December 2026, and the day also marks the last day of the Krishna Paksha of Margashirsha month. The Amavasya tithi will begin at 4:12 AM on 8th December and end at 6:21 AM on 9th December. Acts of charity, a holy bath in the Ganga River, and rituals (Pitra Tarpan) or deep daan for ancestors performed on this day bring special benefits. On this auspicious day, observing a fast and offering prayers is said to bring peace, health, prosperity and peace and salvation of ancestors. Sesame seeds, water, and diyas are also offered to receive blessings from ancestors. To remove negative energies from life, bathing in the holy river and worshipping Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva is also considered auspicious.

Vivah Panchami - This will be observed on 14th December, which falls on the Panchami tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the Margashirsha month. The Panchami tithi will begin at 4:47 PM on 13th December and end at 7:15 PM on 14th December. This day marks the wedding ceremony of Goddess Sita and Lord Ram. This day is considered highly auspicious to bring love, harmony and happiness in married life. Unmarried individuals offer prayers to find a suitable life partner.

Skanda Shashthi - On this auspicious day, Lord Kartikeya is worshipped. Performing prayers and rituals is considered highly auspicious. Devotees observe fasts for courage, victory, health, and the prosperity of their children. Skanda Shashthi will fall on Tuesday, 15th December 2026. This festival is observed on the Shashti tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Margashirsha. The Shashti tithi will begin on 14th December at 07:15 PM and end on 15th December at 09:19 PM. Worshipping Lord Kartikeya, chanting mantras, or visiting temples is believed to bring fruitful results. His blessings are said to grant renewed strength, power and success in one's life.

Dhanu Sankranti - Dhanu Sankranti will be observed on Wednesday, 16th December. On Dhanu Sankranti, the Sun enters Sagittarius. Taking a holy bath, an act of charity and worship, is considered significant on this day. Donating cows, grains, clothes and sesame seeds brings immense virtue. The auspicious time will last until 10:45 PM on 16th December 2026.

Vaikuntha and Mokshada Ekadashi - Vaikuntha Ekadashi is also known as Mokshada Ekadashi, which will be observed on Sunday, 20th December 2026. This Ekadashi falls on the Ekadashi tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the Margashirsha month. This year, the tithi will begin at 10:09 PM on 19th December and end at 8:14 PM on 20th December. It is believed that worshipping Lord Vishnu on this day opens the doors of Vaikuntha. Observing a fast on this day removes all sorrows from life and grants the path of liberation to the soul. This is the most auspicious and significant Ekadashi among all the Ekadashis to receive virtues and salvation.

Pradosh Vrat - Pradosh Vrat is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, and worshipping them on this day is believed to remove all the obstacles and fulfil desires. This fast falls on the Trayodashi tithi of the Trayodashi tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the Margashirsha month, and will be observed on 21st December 2026, and is considered especially auspicious. Worshipping Lord Shiva during pradosh kaal brings happiness, prosperity, and improves health. In 2026, Trayodashi Tithi will begin at 5:36 PM on 21st December and will end at 2:23 PM on 22nd December. This fast is believed to relieve one from family or marital problems.

The shortest day of the year - 22nd December 2026 marks the shortest day of the year. This happens due to the southward motion of the Sun when it is far from the Earth. On this day, the night becomes longer and the day becomes shorter. According to the Panchang, the day falls on the Chaturthi tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the Margashirsha month. In 2026, the tithi will begin at 2:23 PM on 22nd December and end at 10:47 AM on 23rd December. From the astrological point of view, the day is considered auspicious to restore energy and begin new projects.

Margashirsha Purnima - Margashirsha Purnima falls on Wednesday, 23rd December 2026. On this day, the Purnima tithi will begin on 23rd December at 10:47 AM and end on 24th December at 6:57 AM. The act of charity, chanting the Gayatri Mantra and worshipping Lord Narayan is considered highly auspicious. The day is favourable for fulfilling wishes and receiving blessings. Taking a holy bath in the Ganga River and deepdan are believed to bring special virtues.

Kalashtami - Kalashtami will fall on the Ashtami tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the Paush month and will be observed on Wednesday, 30th December. In 2026, the Ashtami tithi will begin at 12:36 PM on 30th November and end at 12:32 PM on 31st December. Worshipping Lord Kaal Bhairav has a special significance on this day. On this day, worshipping him provides protection from fears, disease and enemies, and destroys negative energies from one’s life.

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