when is shivaratri 2026

Maha Shivaratri in 2026 falls on Sunday, 15 February 2026.

Quick Scoop: When is Shivaratri 2026?

• Main festival: Maha Shivaratri 2026
• Date: Sunday, 15 February 2026.

• Hindu calendar: Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of the Phalguna month.

• Commonly observed across India on this same Gregorian date, with local puja timings varying by city.

If you are planning night-long jagran and temple visits, most detailed panchang sites list 15 February 2026 as the key vrat and puja date, with fast- breaking (parana) on 16 February 2026 according to local sunrise timings.

TL;DR:
Shivaratri 2026 (Maha Shivaratri) is on 15 February 2026 (Sunday) , with the fast typically broken on 16 February 2026 as per local sunrise and panchang guidelines.

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