Hindu Festival Calendar 2026: Month-wise List & Adhik Maas Dates

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Hindu Festival Calendar 2026: Month-wise List & Adhik Maas…

Hindu Festival Calendar 2026

Hindu Festival Calendar 2026

Complete Vedic Guide: Festivals, Ekadashi, Purnima & Pradosh.

2026 is a unique year in the Vedic Calendar as it observes Adhik Maas (Extra Month) from May 17 to June 15. This shifts major festivals like Raksha Bandhan and Diwali by nearly 20 days. Below is your complete month-wise guide.

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January 2026
Jan 01
Jan 03
PURNIMA
🌕 Paush Purnima
Jan 06
🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi
Jan 14
Jan 16
Jan 18
AMAVASYA
🌑 Mauni Amavasya
Jan 29
EKADASHI
🪷 Jaya Ekadashi
Jan 30
February 2026
Feb 01
PURNIMA
🌕 Magha Purnima
Feb 05
🐘 Sankashti Chaturthi
Feb 13
EKADASHI
🪷 Vijaya Ekadashi
Feb 14
Feb 15
Feb 17
AMAVASYA
🌑 Phalguna Amavasya
Feb 27
EKADASHI
🪷 Amalaki Ekadashi
March 2026
Mar 01
Mar 03
PURNIMA
🔥 Holika Dahan
Mar 04
Mar 15
EKADASHI
🪷 Papmochani Ekadashi
Mar 16
Mar 18
AMAVASYA
🌑 Chaitra Amavasya
Mar 27
Mar 29
EKADASHI
🪷 Kamada Ekadashi
Mar 30
April 2026
Apr 02
PURNIMA
🌕 Hanuman Jayanti
Apr 13
EKADASHI
🪷 Varuthini Ekadashi
Apr 15
Apr 17
AMAVASYA
🌑 Vaishakha Amavasya
Apr 20
Apr 27
EKADASHI
🪷 Mohini Ekadashi
Apr 28

⚛️ Adhik Jyeshtha Maas (Extra Month)

May 17 — June 15, 2026

An extra month dedicated to Lord Vishnu. No weddings or Griha Pravesh during this period.

May 2026 (Adhik Starts)
May 01
PURNIMA
🌕 Buddha Purnima
May 13
EKADASHI
🪷 Apara Ekadashi
May 14
May 16
AMAVASYA
🌑 Shani Jayanti
May 17
Adhik Maas Begins
May 27
ADHIK
🪷 Padmini Ekadashi
May 31
June 2026 (Adhik Ends)
Jun 11
ADHIK
🪷 Parama Ekadashi
Jun 15
🌑 Adhik Maas Ends (Amavasya)
Jun 25
EKADASHI
🪷 Nirjala Ekadashi
Jun 27
Jun 29
PURNIMA
🌕 Vat Purnima Vrat
July 2026
Jul 10
EKADASHI
🪷 Yogini Ekadashi
Jul 12
Jul 14
AMAVASYA
🌑 Ashadha Amavasya
Jul 16
Jul 26
Jul 29
PURNIMA
🌕 Guru Purnima
Jul 30
August 2026
Aug 09
EKADASHI
🪷 Kamika Ekadashi
Aug 10
Aug 12
AMAVASYA
🌑 Hariyali Amavasya
Aug 18
Aug 21
Aug 23
Aug 25
Aug 28
September 2026
Sep 04
Sep 07
EKADASHI
🪷 Aja Ekadashi
Sep 08
Sep 11
AMAVASYA
🌑 Bhadrapada Amavasya
Sep 14
Sep 22
EKADASHI
🪷 Parivartini Ekadashi
Sep 24
Sep 26
PURNIMA
🌕 Bhadrapada Purnima
Sep 27
October 2026
Oct 06
EKADASHI
🪷 Indira Ekadashi
Oct 08
Oct 21
EKADASHI
🪷 Papankusha Ekadashi
Oct 23
Oct 26
PURNIMA
🌕 Sharad Purnima
Oct 29
November 2026
Nov 05
EKADASHI
🪷 Rama Ekadashi
Nov 06
🪙 Dhanteras / 🔱 Pradosh Vrat (Shukra)
Nov 08
AMAVASYA
🪔 Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)
Nov 14
Nov 20
Nov 22
Nov 24
PURNIMA
🌕 Kartik Purnima
December 2026
Dec 04
EKADASHI
🪷 Utpanna Ekadashi
Dec 06
Dec 08
AMAVASYA
🌑 Margashirsha Amavasya
Dec 19
Dec 20
EKADASHI
🪷 Mokshada Ekadashi
Dec 21
Dec 23

✨ 2026 Auspicious Muhurat Summary

Event Good Months (Shubh) Avoid (Ashubh)
Weddings Jan, Feb, Apr, July, Nov, Dec May 17 – June 15 (Adhik)
Griha Pravesh Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov Sept 27 – Oct 10 (Pitru Paksha)

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