Shivaratri Dates - 2026

Shivaratri, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is a highly auspicious Hindu festival observed every month as Masik Shivaratri, with Maha Shivaratri being the most significant. Devotees observe Shivaratri Vrat, perform Rudrabhishekam, chant Om Namah Shivaya, and visit Shiva temples to seek divine blessings for peace, prosperity, and spiritual growth. Observing Shivaratri fasting and night-long prayers is believed to remove sins, grant moksha (liberation), and fulfill desires.

In 2026, Maha Shivaratri will be celebrated with great devotion in Shiva temples across India, including Kashi Vishwanath, Kedarnath, Rameshwaram, and Chidambaram. The monthly Masik Shivaratri dates are observed by devotees who wish to strengthen their spiritual connection with Lord Shiva. Worshipping Lord Shiva with Bael leaves, milk, honey, and sacred chants is said to bring success, happiness, and inner peace. Check the complete list of Shivaratri dates in 2026 to observe this powerful vrat and receive Lord Shiva’s divine grace.

Shivaratri Dates – 2026
Date Day Starting Time Ending Time
January 16, 2026 Friday 10:21 PMJan 16 12:03 AMJan 18
February 15, 2026 Sunday 05:04 PMFeb 15 05:34 PMFeb 16
March 17, 2026 Tuesday 09:23 AMMar 17 08:25 AMMar 18
April 15, 2026 Wednesday 10:31 PMApr 15 08:11 PMApr 16
May 15, 2026 Friday 08:31 AMMay 15 05:11 AMMay 16
June 13, 2026 Saturday 04:07 PMJun 13 12:19 PMJun 14
July 12, 2026 Sunday 10:29 PMJul 12 06:49 PMJul 13
August 11, 2026 Tuesday 04:54 AMAug 11 01:52 AMAug 12
September 9, 2026 Wednesday 12:30 PMSep 09 10:33 AMSep 10
October 8, 2026 Thursday 10:15 PMOct 08 09:35 PMOct 09
November 7, 2026 Saturday 10:47 AMNov 07 11:27 AMNov 08
December 7, 2026 Monday 02:22 AMDec 07 04:12 AMDec 08