{"id":29050,"date":"2026-01-06T15:58:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T10:28:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/?p=29050"},"modified":"2026-01-09T22:05:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T16:35:28","slug":"january-2026-hindu-calendar-muhurats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/january-2026-hindu-calendar-muhurats\/","title":{"rendered":"January 2026 Hindu Calendar: Festivals, Shubh Muhurats & Vrat Dates"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"January<\/p>\n

January 2026 Hindu Calendar: Festivals, Shubh Muhurats & Vrat Dates<\/span><\/h1>\n

Namaste and Happy New Year 2026!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

As we step into the new year, the celestial energies are shifting significantly. January 2026 marks the beginning of Uttarayan<\/strong>\u2014the Sun’s six-month northward journey. In Vedic tradition, this period is known as the “Day of the Gods” and is considered the most auspicious time for spiritual growth and material success.<\/p>\n

Whether you are planning a Griha Pravesh<\/strong>, observing Ekadashi fasts<\/strong>, or celebrating the harvest festival, accurate timing (Muhurat) is key to success.<\/p>\n

Here is your complete SmartPuja Vedic Guide for January 2026<\/strong>, covering all festivals from Paush Purnima to Vasant Panchami.<\/p>\n

(Planning for the rest of the year? View our comprehensive Hindu Festival Calendar 2026<\/strong><\/a>).<\/em><\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcc5 January 2026: The Complete Vedic Guide<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Bookmark this page to track all Tithis, Vrats, and Festivals for this month.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date<\/th>\nFestival \/ Tithi<\/th>\nSignificance & Rituals<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Jan 03<\/strong>
\n(Saturday)<\/span><\/td>\n		Passed<\/span>
\nPaush Purnima<\/strong><\/td>\n		End of Paush month. Holy bath (Snan) and Satyanarayan Puja.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 07<\/strong>
\n(Wednesday)<\/span><\/td>\n		Passed<\/span>
\nSankashti Chaturthi<\/strong><\/td>\n		Lambodara Sankashti. Fasting for Lord Ganesha.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 13<\/strong>
\n(Tuesday)<\/span><\/td>\n		Upcoming<\/span>
\nLohri \/ Bhogi<\/strong><\/td>\n		Bonfire festival celebrating the end of winter solstice.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 14<\/strong>
\n(Wednesday)<\/span><\/td>\n		\ud83d\udd25 Major Event<\/span>
\nMakar Sankranti<\/strong>
\n+ Shattila Ekadashi<\/em><\/td>\n		Sun enters Capricorn.<\/strong>
\nAlso Pongal, Uttarayan, and Magh Bihu. Best day for Surya Puja and Daan.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 16<\/strong>
\n(Friday)<\/span><\/td>\n		Upcoming<\/span>
\nPradosh Vrat<\/strong>
\n(Krishna Paksha)<\/em><\/td>\n		Dedicated to Lord Shiva. Sunset Puja (Pradosh Kaal) is highly auspicious.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 18<\/strong>
\n(Sunday)<\/span><\/td>\n		Upcoming<\/span>
\nMauni Amavasya<\/strong><\/td>\n		The most silent and powerful Amavasya. Ideal for Pitri Tarpan<\/em> (Ancestor worship).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 23<\/strong>
\n(Friday)<\/span><\/td>\n		\ud83d\udd25 Major Event<\/span>
\nVasant Panchami<\/strong>
\n(Saraswati Puja)<\/em><\/td>\n		Birthday of Goddess Saraswati. Best day for Vidyarambham<\/em> (Education initiation).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 26<\/strong>
\n(Monday)<\/span><\/td>\n		Upcoming<\/span>
\nRatha Saptami<\/strong><\/td>\n		Worship of Lord Surya on his chariot. Known as “Surya Jayanti”.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 29<\/strong>
\n(Thursday)<\/span><\/td>\n		Upcoming<\/span>
\nJaya Ekadashi<\/strong><\/td>\n		Fasting on this day is believed to absolve one of past sins and guilt.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Jan 30<\/strong>
\n(Friday)<\/span><\/td>\n		Upcoming<\/span>
\nPradosh Vrat<\/strong>
\n(Shukla Paksha)<\/em><\/td>\n		Evening Rudrabhishek for family health and peace.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

1. Makar Sankranti 2026: The Great Transition<\/span><\/h2>\n

In 2026, the Sun enters Makara Rashi<\/em> (Capricorn) on the afternoon of January 14<\/strong>. This unique timing means the auspicious rituals extend into the afternoon.<\/p>\n