Festival Calendar July 2026
Festivals in July 2026
| Festival | Date | Day | Month | Paksha / Tithi | Tithi Begin | Tithi End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sankashti Chaturthi | 3 July | Friday | Ashadh | Krishna Paksha - Chaturthi | 3 July, 11:20 AM | 12:39 PM, 4 July |
| Kalashtami | 7 July | Tuesday | Ashadh | Krishna Paksha - Ashtami | 7 July, 01:24 PM | 12:21 PM, 8 July |
| Yogini Ekadashi | 10 July | Friday | Ashadh | Krishna Paksha - Ekadashi | 10 July, 08:16 AM | 05:22 AM, 11 July |
| Pradosh Vrat, Masik Shivratri | 12 July | Sunday | Ashadh | Krishna Paksha - Trayodashi | 12 July, 02:04 AM | 10:29 PM, 12 July |
| Darsha Amavasya, Ashadh Amavasya | 14 July | Tuesday | Ashadh | Krishna Paksha - Amavasya | 13 July, 06:49 PM | 03:12 PM, 14 July |
| Start of Jagannath Yatra, Kark Sankranti | 16 July | Thursday | Ashadh | Shukla Paksha - Dwitiya | 15 July, 11:50 AM | 08:52 AM, 16 July |
| Aniruddha Chaturthi | 17 July | Friday | Ashadh | Shukla Paksha - Chaturthi | 17 July, 06:27 AM | 04:42 AM, 18 July |
| Skanda Shashti | 19 July | Sunday | Ashadh | Shukla Paksha - Shashti | 19 July, 03:42 AM | 03:29 AM, 20 July |
| Devashyani Ekadashi | 25 July | Saturday | Ashadh | Shukla Paksha - Ekadashi | 24 July, 09:12 AM | 11:34 AM, 25 July |
| Pradosh Vrat | 26 July | Sunday | Ashadh | Shukla Paksha - Chaturdashi | 26 July, 01:57 PM | 04:14 PM, 27 July |
| Guru Purnima, Ashadh Purnima | 29 July | Wednesday | Ashadh | Shukla Paksha - Purnima | 28 July, 06:18 PM | 08:05 PM, 29 July |
Festivals In July 2026
Sankashti Chaturthi - Sankashti Chaturthi is an auspicious fast dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Worshipping on this day is believed to remove all obstacles in life, bring happiness, peace, prosperity, and fulfil desires. In May 2026, Sankashti Chaturthi will be celebrated on 3rd July, Friday, on the Chaturthi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Jyeshtha. This fast will begin on 3rd July at 11:20 AM and end on 4th July at 12:39 AM.
Kalashtami - Kalashtami is a significant festival dedicated to Lord Kala Bhairav. Worshipping Kala Bhairav with devotion and faith on this day removes obstacles, fears, and negative forces from life, bringing happiness and prosperity. In May 2026, Kalashtami will be observed on 7th July. This fast will be observed on the Ashtami Tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Ashadh. The Ashtami Tithi will begin on 7th July at 01:24 PM and end on 8th July at 12:21 PM.
Yogini Ekadashi - Yogini Ekadashi will be celebrated on Friday, 10th July 2026. This fast falls on the Ekadashi tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Ashadh and is considered highly auspicious to receive the blessings of Lord Vishnu. Observing a fast on this day and worshipping frees one from all the sins, brings happiness, and prosperity in one's life. The Ekadashi tithi will begin on 10th July at 8:16 AM and end on 11th July at 5:22 AM.
Pradosh Vrat and Masik Shivratri - Pradosh Vrat and Masik Shivratri will be observed on Sunday, 12th July, which falls on the Trayodashi tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the Ashadh month. This is considered highly auspicious, and observing a fast with faith and devotion brings the grace and special blessings of Lord Shiva. Worshipping Lord Shiva and performing rituals is believed to bring happiness, peace, prosperity, well-being, and to remove all obstacles from life. The Trayodashi tithi will start from 12th July at 2:04 AM and end on the same day at 10:29 PM.
Darsha Amavasya - Darsha Amavasya is also known as Ashadh Amavasya, which will be observed on Tuesday, 14th July 2026. This fast falls on the Amavasya of the month of Krishna Paksha of the Ashadh month, which is said to be especially auspicious from a religious perspective. Acts of charity, a holy bath in the Ganga River, and rituals (Pitra Tarpan) for ancestors performed on this day bring special benefits. The Amavasya tithi will begin on 13th July at 6:49 PM and end on 14th July at 3:12 PM. On this auspicious day, observing a fast and offering prayers is said to please the ancestors and bring peace, health, and prosperity in life.
Jagannath Yatra, Karka Sankranti - The Jagannath Yatra will begin on the auspicious day of Karka Sankranti on Thursday, 16th July 2026. Karka Sankranti falls on the Dwitiya tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Ashadh. On this day, the Sun enters the Cancer zodiac sign, which represents energy, enthusiasm, and new beginnings in life. The Jagannath Yatra begins on this day, where devotees join the Rath Yatra, worship and perform special prayers and receive special blessings. The Dwitiya Tithi will begin at 11:50 AM on 15th July and end at 8:52 AM on 16th July. On this day, performing charity and participating in the Yatra are believed to bring happiness, peace, prosperity and well-being in life.
Aniruddha Chaturthi - This fast will be observed on Friday, 17th July 2026, which falls on the Chaturthi tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Ashadh. Observing this fast is considered extremely auspicious to receive the blessings of Lord Ganesha. Worshipping Lord Ganesha in the evening is believed to bring peace, happiness, prosperity, good health and remove all the obstacles. In 2026, Chaturthi tithi will begin at 6:27 AM on 17th July and end at 4:42 AM on 18th July.
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 Sunday, 19th July 2026. This festival is observed on the Shashti tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Vaishakh. The Shashti tithi will begin on 19th July at 03:42 AM and end on 20th July at 03:29 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.
Devshayani Ekadashi - The fast of Devshayani Ekadashi falls on the Ekadashi tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the month of Ashadh, and this year it will be observed on Saturday, 25th July. This fast is considered highly favourable to receive the special blessing of Lord Vishnu. On this day, observing a fast with faith or devotion, performing rituals, singing bhajans, is believed to bring happiness, peace, prosperity and free one from all the sins. The Ekadashi tithi will begin at 09:12 AM on 24th July and end at 11:34 AM on 25th July.
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 26th July 2026, which falls on the Trayodashi tithi of the Krishna Paksha of Jyeshta month. Worshipping Lord Shiva during pradosh kaal brings happiness, prosperity, and improves health. In 2026, Trayodashi Tithi will begin at 01:57 PM on 26th July and will end at 04:14 PM on 27th July.
Guru Purnima and Ashadh Purnima - It will be celebrated on Wednesday, 29th July 2026, which falls on the Purnima tithi of the Shukla Paksha of the Ashadh month. On this day, performing the Guru Vandana, prayers, charity and meditation is believed to bring knowledge and spiritual progress. The Purnima tithi will begin at 6:18 PM on 28th July and end at 8:05 PM on 29th July. Respect and devotion towards gurus or teachers bring happiness, prosperity, and well-being in life.
Sawan Month Begins - 30th July, Thursday 2026 marks the beginning of Sawan, which starts from the Pratipada tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Shravan. This month is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and on this day, devotees observe a fast to receive the blessings of Lord Shiva. Performing Jalabhishek on the Shiva Lingam, performing special rituals, and singing bhajans bring happiness, peace, and prosperity in one's life. The Pratipada tithi will begin at 8:05 PM on 29th July and end at 9:30 PM on 30th July. Performing these acts is said to bring immense virtue.
