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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