{"id":36958,"date":"2026-06-04T11:20:39","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T05:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/?p=36958"},"modified":"2026-06-04T11:29:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T05:59:01","slug":"july-2026-hindu-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/july-2026-hindu-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"July 2026 Hindu Calendar: Rath Yatra, Guru Purnima &#038; Shravan Maas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@graph\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Article\",\n      \"mainEntityOfPage\": {\n        \"@type\": \"WebPage\",\n        \"@id\": \"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/july-2026-hindu-calendar\/\"\n      },\n      \"headline\": \"July 2026 Hindu Calendar: Rath Yatra, Guru Purnima, Chaturmas & Shravan Maas\",\n      \"description\": \"Complete July 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar. 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The month gracefully carries us through the holy lunar month of <strong>Ashadha<\/strong>, bringing massive spiritual celebrations like <a style=\"color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/jagannath-puri-rath-yatra-2026\/\">Jagannath Rath Yatra<\/a> and <a style=\"color: #ff6600; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/guru-purnima-2026-date-significance-rituals\/\">Guru Purnima<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>More importantly, July 25th heralds the arrival of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/devshayani-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\"><strong>Devshayani Ekadashi<\/strong><\/a>. On this day, Lord Vishnu enters His cosmic slumber (Yoga Nidra) for four months, marking the start of <strong>Chaturmas<\/strong>. Because of this, the first half of July acts as the <em>final window<\/em> for auspicious ceremonies like marriages and housewarmings until November! Furthermore, the month gloriously wraps up with the highly anticipated commencement of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/shravan-maas-2026-dates-somvar-vrat-puja\/\"><strong>Shravan Maas<\/strong><\/a> on July 30th.<\/p>\n<p>Plan your Pujas and events carefully. This guide is part of our comprehensive <a style=\"color: #ff6600; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/hindu-festival-calendar-2026\/\"><strong>Hindu Calendar 2026<\/strong><\/a> series.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #d84315; font-family: 'Georgia', serif; font-size: 1.8rem; margin-top: 35px;\">July 2026 Hindu Calendar &#8211; Festival List with Dates<\/h2>\n<p>Here is your complete <strong>SmartPuja Vedic Guide for July 2026<\/strong>, detailing all major fasting days, Tithis, and national observances.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px; box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); border-radius: 8px;\">\n<table  class=\" table table-hover\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; min-width: 600px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4a148c, #6a1b9a); color: white;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px; text-align: left;\">Date<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px; text-align: left;\">Festival \/ Tithi<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 15px; text-align: left;\">Significance<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f3e5f5;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>July 10<\/strong> (Fri)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a style=\"color: #4a148c; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/yogini-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\"><strong>Yogini Ekadashi<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">A powerful fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu that removes past karmic burdens and brings prosperity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>July 12<\/strong> (Sun)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><a style=\"color: #d35400; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/ravi-pradosh-dates-2026-calendar-health\/\"><strong>Ravi Pradosh Vrat<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">Worship of Lord Shiva falling on a Sunday, promoting good health and longevity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; border-left: 4px solid #1e88e5;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>July 14<\/strong> (Tue)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/amavasya-dates-2026-calendar\/\"><strong>Ashadha Amavasya<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">The new moon day. Highly significant for performing Pitru Tarpan (ancestor worship) and charity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fff3e0; border-left: 4px solid #ff6600;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>July 16<\/strong> (Thu)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a style=\"color: #d84315; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/jagannath-puri-rath-yatra-2026\/\"><strong>\ud83d\uded5 Jagannath Rath Yatra<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\">The world-famous chariot festival of Puri, Odisha, where the Lord emerges to bless all devotees.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>July 21<\/strong> (Tue)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>Kharchi Puja<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">A major regional festival in Tripura honoring the 14 dynastic deities and purifying Mother Earth.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #e3f2fd; border-left: 4px solid #1976d2;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>July 25<\/strong> (Sat)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"><a style=\"color: #1976d2; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/devshayani-ekadashi-vrat-katha-date\/\"><strong>Devshayani Ekadashi<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\"><strong>Chaturmas Begins!<\/strong> Lord Vishnu goes into a deep 4-month sleep. All marriage Muhurats pause.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>July 26<\/strong> (Sun)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/ravi-pradosh-dates-2026-calendar-health\/\"><strong>Ravi Pradosh Vrat<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">Worship of Lord Shiva falling on a Sunday, promoting good health and longevity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #fffde7; border-left: 4px solid #fbc02d;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>July 29<\/strong> (Wed)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/guru-purnima-2026-date-significance-rituals\/\"><strong>\ud83c\udf15 Guru Purnima<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #555;\">Ashadha Purnima<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">Dedicated to Sage Ved Vyasa. A deeply spiritual day to honor all teachers and spiritual Gurus.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background-color: #e8f5e9; border-left: 4px solid #2e7d32;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><strong>July 30<\/strong> (Thu)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"><a style=\"color: #2e7d32; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/shravan-maas-2026-dates-somvar-vrat-puja\/\"><strong>\ud83c\udf3f Shravan Maas Begins<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 12px 15px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\">The highly auspicious month of Sawan begins, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Somvar Vrats.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #ff6600; font-family: 'Georgia', serif; font-size: 1.8rem;\">Shubh Muhurat in July 2026 Hindu Calendar (The Pre-Chaturmas Rush)<\/h2>\n<p>\u26a0\ufe0f **Note:** Because Chaturmas begins on July 25th, the orthodox window for auspicious ceremonies completely slams shut for the next four months (August to October). Therefore, the first half of July is your **absolute last chance** to get married or move into a new home before November 2026!<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #eee; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n<p><strong style=\"color: #c2185b; font-size: 1.2em;\">\ud83d\udc8d Marriage Muhurat (Last Window)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 0.95em; color: #666; margin-bottom: 5px;\">Auspicious dates for weddings:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 20px; color: #555; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<li><strong>July 1<\/strong> (Wednesday)<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 6<\/strong> (Monday)<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 7<\/strong> (Tuesday)<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 11<\/strong> (Saturday)<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 12<\/strong> (Sunday)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 15px; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px dashed #ddd;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.9em;\"><strong>Planning a quick July wedding?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c2185b; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/marriage-puja\">Book Vedic Wedding Pandit \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border: 1px solid #eee; padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n<p><strong style=\"color: #2e7d32; font-size: 1.2em;\">\ud83c\udfe1 Griha Pravesh Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 0.95em; color: #666; margin-bottom: 5px;\">Best for Housewarming before the blackout:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0 0 0 20px; color: #555; font-size: 1.05em; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<li><strong>July 1<\/strong> (Wednesday)<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 2<\/strong> (Thursday)<\/li>\n<li><strong>July 6<\/strong> (Monday)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 15px; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px dashed #ddd;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.9em;\"><strong>Moving to a new home?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"color: #2e7d32; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/griha-pravesh-puja\">Book Griha Pravesh Puja \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #4a148c; font-family: 'Georgia', serif; font-size: 1.6rem;\">1. Jagannath Rath Yatra (July 16)<\/h2>\n<p>The world-famous <strong>Rath Yatra<\/strong> falls on the Dwitiya Tithi of the Shukla Paksha of Ashadha month. Millions of devotees gather in Puri, Odisha, to witness Lord Jagannath, His brother Balabhadra, and His sister Subhadra emerge from their temple and ride their massive wooden chariots (Nandighosha, Taladhwaja, and Darpadalana) to the Gundicha Temple. It is a profound festival symbolizing equality, where the Lord comes out to the streets to bless humanity.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #4a148c; font-family: 'Georgia', serif; font-size: 1.6rem;\">2. Devshayani Ekadashi &amp; Chaturmas (July 25)<\/h2>\n<p>Also known as <em>Ashadhi Ekadashi<\/em>, this day holds immense significance in Vedic astrology. It marks the day Lord Vishnu goes to sleep on the serpent Sheshnag in the cosmic ocean (Kshirsagar).<br \/>\nBecause the supreme preserver of the universe is resting, the 4-month period known as <strong>Chaturmas<\/strong> begins. During Chaturmas, negative energies are believed to be stronger, which is why marriages, housewarmings, and thread ceremonies are strictly prohibited until He wakes up in November on Devutthana Ekadashi.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fff3e0; border: 2px dashed #ff6600; padding: 25px; text-align: center; border-radius: 8px; margin: 40px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #d84315;\">\ud83d\udd49\ufe0f Vishnu Sahasranama Before Chaturmas<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; color: #555; font-size: 1.1rem;\">Before Lord Vishnu enters His cosmic slumber, it is highly auspicious to perform a Satyanarayan Puja or chant the Vishnu Sahasranama at home to secure His protective blessings for the next four months.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff8f00 0%, #d84315 100%); color: #ffffff !important; padding: 14px 30px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(216, 67, 21, 0.4);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/satyanarayan-puja\">Book Vishnu Puja Now \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"color: #4a148c; font-family: 'Georgia', serif; font-size: 1.6rem;\">3. Guru Purnima (July 29)<\/h2>\n<p>Celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) in the Hindu month of Ashadha, <strong>Guru Purnima<\/strong> is dedicated to Sage Ved Vyasa, the author of the Mahabharata. It is a day to pay deep respect and gratitude to all Gurus, mentors, and teachers who guide us from darkness (Gu) to light (Ru).<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"color: #4a148c; font-family: 'Georgia', serif; font-size: 1.6rem;\">4. Shravan Maas Begins (July 30)<\/h2>\n<p>As July comes to an end, a new wave of devotion begins with the start of <a style=\"color: #2e7d32; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/blog\/shravan-maas-2026-dates-somvar-vrat-puja\/\">Shravan Maas (Sawan)<\/a> on July 30, 2026. This entire month is incredibly beloved by Lord Shiva. While Lord Vishnu rests during Chaturmas, Mahadev assumes the responsibility of running the universe. Devotees observe strict fasts, especially the Sawan Somvars (Mondays), offer Bilva leaves, and perform <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\/rudrabhishek-puja\">Rudrabhishekam<\/a> to invite peace, health, and spiritual awakening.<\/p>\n<hr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #eee; margin: 40px 0;\" \/>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05); text-align: center; border-bottom: 4px solid #ff6600;\">\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0; color: #4a148c;\">Beat the Chaturmas Clock! Need a Pandit Ji?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; color: #555;\">With the wedding and Griha Pravesh window closing fast, secure your dates now. SmartPuja provides verified, experienced Vedic Pandits in <strong>Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata etc<\/strong>. We bring all the required authentic Samagri.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 20px; display: inline-flex; gap: 15px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;\"><a style=\"color: #fff; background-color: #ff6600; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(255, 102, 0, 0.3);\" href=\"tel:08061160400\">\ud83d\udcde Call: 080-61160400<\/a><br \/>\n<a style=\"color: #ff6600; border: 2px solid #ff6600; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 50px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smartpuja.com\/puja-services\">Book Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"margin-top: 40px; color: #ff6600; font-family: 'Georgia', serif;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #fff; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #eee; margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n<p><strong style=\"color: #4a148c; font-size: 1.15em; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\">1. When is Jagannath Rath Yatra in 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #555;\">The highly auspicious Jagannath <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ratha_Yatra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rath Yatra<\/a> will be celebrated on Thursday, July 16, 2026, primarily in Puri, Odisha.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #eee; margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n<p><strong style=\"color: #4a148c; font-size: 1.15em; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\">2. When does Chaturmas begin in 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #555;\">Chaturmas begins on Devshayani Ekadashi (Ashadhi Ekadashi), which falls on Saturday, July 25, 2026. From this day onward, all auspicious ceremonies like weddings are paused for four months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #eee; margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n<p><strong style=\"color: #4a148c; font-size: 1.15em; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\">3. Are there good marriage muhurats in July 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0; color: #555;\">Yes, but they are limited to the first half of the month before Chaturmas begins. The best wedding dates are July 1, 6, 7, 11, and 12.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; padding: 15px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #eee; margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n<p><strong style=\"color: #4a148c; font-size: 1.15em; display: block; margin-bottom: 5px;\">4. 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