Festival Calendar February 2026

Festivals in February 2026 - Significance

Magh Purnima - Magh Purnima holds great spiritual significance in Hinduism. Devotees believe that taking a holy bath in the Ganga, performing charity, and participating in religious rituals on this day bring immense blessings and help remove hardships from life. In 2026, this sacred festival will be observed on Sunday, 1st February. It falls on the Purnima tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the Magh month. According to traditional belief, prayers, meditation, yajnas and acts of charity performed on Magh Purnima yield manifold benefits. Devotees take ritual baths and offer worship in the hope of attaining spiritual purity and divine blessings for prosperity and well being.

Kalashtami - Kalashtami is an important and auspicious day dedicated to the worship of lord Kaal Bhairav. Observing fasts, performing sacred oil abhishekam, and performing jagran at night are believed to eliminate fear, obstacles, and negative influence. In 2026, Kalashatmi will be celebrated on Monday, 9 February. It falls on the Ashtami tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the Phalguna month. The Ashtami tithi begins at 6:53 PM on February 8 and concludes at 3:32 PM on February 9. Spiritual traditions hold that worshipping Kaal Bhairav on this day strengthens protective energies, removes difficulties, and opens the path to peace and prosperity.

Kumbh Sankranti and Vijaya Ekadashi - Both Kumbh Sankranti and Vijaya Ekadashi are considered highly auspicious days. On Kumbh Sankranti, the Sun moves from Capricorn to Aquarius, making rituals, charity and holy baths particularly meritorious. Vijaya Ekadashi is a sacred fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu, believed to bring victory and success in life. In 2026, both observances will fall on Friday, 13 February, corresponding to the Ekadashi tithi of Krishna Paksha in the Phalguna month. The Ekadashi tithi begins at 12:22 PM on February 13 and ends at 2:25 PM on February 14. Observing Vijaya Ekadashi helps in the removal of sins and ensures success in endeavors, while charity on Kumbh Sankranti multiplies spiritual benefits manifolds.

Shani Triyodashi, Pradosh Vrat & Valentine’s Day - On Saturday, 14 February 2026, Shani Trayodashi, Pradosh Vrat, and the modern celebration of Valentine’s Day coincide. Worshipping Lord Shani on Shani Triyodashi is believed to reduce planetary afflictions, ease life’s challenges, and bring success. Pradosh Vrat - dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, performing special rituals during the Pradosh period fulfills devotees’ wishes. On the other hand, Valentine’s day is celebrated as a festival of love, affection, and relationships, especially among youth. The Triyodashi tithi begins at 4:01 PM on February 13 and ends at 5:04 PM on February 14, making this a day for both spiritual observance and celebrations of love and positive emotions.

Phalguna Amavasya & Solar Eclipse - Phalguna Amavasya is regarded as a highly sacred day. Acts of charity, meditation, and rituals for ancestors performed on this day yield special benefits. In 2026, a solar eclipse will coincide with Phalguna Amavasya on Tuesday, 17 February, adding to its spiritual significance. The Amavasya tithi begins at 5:34 PM on 16 February and ends at 5:30 PM on 17 February. During the eclipse, chanting mantras and meditation are considered highly auspicious, while eating, performing rituals, or touching sacred objects is avoided during the eclipse period. Worship on this day helps remove planetary afflictions and generates positive energy in life.

Phulvara Dooj: Phulvara Dooj is an auspicious festival celebrated in the month of Phalgun and is considered highly auspicious for the devotion of Lord Krishna and Radha Rani. This day is believed to mark the beginning of Holi, the festival of colours. This festival will be celebrated on Thursday, 19th February 2026, which falls on the dwitiya tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the Phalgun month. The Dwitiya tithi begins on 18th February at 4:57 PM and ends on 19th February at 3:58 PM. On this auspicious day, worshipping Radha-Krishna together and singing bhajans and kirtans is said to bring happiness and harmony within the family.

Skanda Shashthi: On this auspicious day, Lord Kartikeya, who is also known as Skanda, Murugan, and Kumaraswami, 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 Saturday, 24th January 2026. This festival is observed on the Shashti tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Phalgun. The Shashti tithi will begin on 25th January at 01:46 and end on 25th January at 12:39 AM. 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.

Amalaki Ekadashi: This highly auspicious fast is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, which is known for worshipping the Amla tree. This tree is rich in medicinal properties and is considered beneficial. However, worshipping it on this day purifies the body, mind and soul of a person. In 2026, the Amalaki Ekadashi will be observed on Friday, 27th February. It will be celebrated on the Ekadashi tithi of the Shukla Paksha in the Phalgun month. The Ekadashi Tithi begins on 27th February at 12:33 AM and ends on 28th February at 10:32 PM. According to religious beliefs, observing fast with dedication, worshipping Lord Vishnu and consuming amla on this day are believed to free one from all the sins, bringing happiness, prosperity and longevity in one's life.

Narasimha Dwadashi: Narsimha Dwadashi is a sacred festival in Hindu Dharm which will be observed on Saturday, 28 february 2026. According to the Hindu calendar, it falls on the Dwadashi tithi of the Shukla of Phalgun month. This day is dedicated to Lord Narsimha, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. According to religious beliefs, worshipping him and observing a fast on this day removes fear, sufferings and troubles from one's life. In 2026, Dwadashi tithi will start from 28th February at 8:43 PM and end on 29 February at 10:32 PM. Devotees observe fasts, worship Lord Narasimha, and pray for happiness, peace, and protection in their lives.

Hindu Festival Calendar 2026