February 2026 is a spiritually significant month in the Hindu calendar, covering the transition from Magha to Phalguna and the shift from Magha Purnima to Phalguna Shukla Paksha. This month brings powerful vrat and festivals like Magha Purnima, Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi, Pradosh Vrat, Mahashivratri, Amavasya, and Amalaki Ekadashi.
In this detailed Hindu calendar guide for February 2026, you will find a complete list of daily tithi details, vrat and festivals, special dates, Panchang highlights, and important observances.
February 2026 Hindu Month & Samvat Details
Gregorian Month: February 2026
Hindu Month: Magha → Phalguna
Vikram Samvat: 2082
Paksha: Krishna Paksha + Shukla Paksha
Key Moon Phases: Purnima & Amavasya occur within this month
This month begins with Magha Shukla Purnima and moves into the Krishna Paksha, concluding with Phalguna Shukla Paksha days.
Why February 2026 is Important in Hindu Dharma?
February is considered special because it includes:
✅ Magha Purnima Snan & Dan
✅ Mahashivratri (Most powerful Shiva night)
✅ Phalguna Amavasya
✅ Amalaki Ekadashi (highly auspicious Vishnu vrat)
✅ Holashtak starts (beginning of Holi season energies)
It is a great month for:
Shiva Sadhana
Vrat and fasting
Charity (Daan)
Mantra Jaap
Temple visits and puja
February 2026 Hindu Festivals & Vrat List (Date-Wise)
Here is the complete list of major vrat, festivals, and important observances in February 2026:
✅ 1 February 2026 (Sunday) – Magha Purnima / Purnima Vrat
Tithi: Magha Shukla Purnima
Festivals & Vrat:
Magha Purnima
Purnima Vrat
Magha Snan ends
Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Satya Vrat (in some calendars)
Spiritual Importance:
Magha Purnima is considered highly sacred for holy bath (snan), daan, and pitru tarpan. Devotees worship Vishnu and perform charity like food donation, clothes donation, and feeding the needy.
✅ Best Remedies:
Donate warm clothes or grains
Vishnu Sahasranama path
Satyanarayan katha/puja
✅ 5 February 2026 (Thursday) – Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi
Tithi: Krishna Paksha Chaturthi
Festival/Vrat: Sankashti Chaturthi
This vrat is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and is widely observed for:
Removing obstacles
Success and prosperity
Peace in family life
Vrat rule:
Fast is broken after Moon Darshan (Chandrodaya).
✅ 9 February 2026 (Monday) – Kalashtami
Festival/Vrat: Kalashtami
Kalashtami is dedicated to Lord Bhairav, a fierce form of Shiva. It is believed that worshipping Bhairav removes negativity, fear, black magic effects, and protects the devotee from sudden troubles.
✅ Recommended worship:
Bhairav Ashtakam
Mustard oil diya
Black sesame donation
✅ 10 February 2026 (Tuesday) – Shri Ramdas Navami
This day is observed in some regional traditions for spiritual remembrance and devotion.
✅ 13 February 2026 (Friday) – Kumbha Sankranti
Festival: Kumbha Sankranti
This day marks the Sun’s transit into Aquarius (Kumbha Rashi). Sankranti is considered ideal for:
Snan in holy rivers
Daan and punya
Surya worship
✅ Daan suggestions:
Til (sesame), jaggery
Blanket donation
Food packets
✅ 14 February 2026 (Saturday) – Pradosh Vrat (Krishna)
Festival/Vrat: Pradosh Vrat
Pradosh vrat is a powerful vrat dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed during the evening period (Pradosh Kaal).
Special: Since it falls on Saturday → Shani Pradosh energy is considered strong in some Panchangs.
✅ Benefits:
Removes obstacles
Brings peace & protection
Good for career, health & family harmony
✅ 15 February 2026 (Sunday) – Mahashivratri (Most Important Day of the Month)
Festival: Mahashivratri
Also marked as Masik Shivratri on this date.
Mahashivratri is one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals for devotees of Shiva. It symbolizes spiritual awakening, self-control, and devotion. Devotees observe:
Nirjal vrat (optional)
Night-long Shiva bhajan/jagran
Rudrabhishek
Chanting “Om Namah Shivaya”
✅ Puja Samagri:
Milk, curd, ghee, honey (Panchamrit)
Bilva leaves
Dhatura & bhang (where tradition allows)
Sandal paste
Flowers
✅ Mahashivratri special remedies:
Donate black sesame
Offer water to Shivling
Light diya in temple/home
Chant Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
✅ 17 February 2026 (Tuesday) – Amavasya / Phalguna Amavasya (Bhaumvati)
Tithi: Amavasya
Festival/Vrat: Amavasya + Bhaumvati Amavasya
Since Amavasya falls on Tuesday → it becomes Bhaumvati Amavasya, which is considered extremely important for:
Pitru dosh remedies
Tarpan
Kala sarp shanti
Hanuman worship (for protection)
Mangal-related remedies
✅ Do this on Amavasya:
Pitru tarpan
Donate food
Worship Peepal tree
Chant Hanuman Chalisa
✅ 18 February 2026 (Wednesday) – Chandra Darshan
Festival/Observance: Chandra Darshan
This is the day of first moon sighting after Amavasya. It is spiritually uplifting and considered good for new beginnings.
✅ 19 February 2026 (Thursday) – Phulera Dooj + Ramakrishna Jayanti
Festivals:
Phulera Dooj (special Krishna-Radha celebration)
Ramakrishna Jayanti
Some calendars mention Shivaji Jayanti on this date (fixed day event)
Phulera Dooj is associated with:
Krishna bhakti
Temple flower celebrations
Beginning vibes of Holi season
✅ Best activity:
Krishna temple visit
Offer flowers & sweets
Bhajan/kirtan
✅ 21 February 2026 (Saturday) – Varad Chaturthi
Vrat: Varad Chaturthi
This is an auspicious day for Lord Ganesha worship, blessings for success, and family peace.
✅ 22 February 2026 (Sunday) – Shashthi
Vrat/Observance: Shashthi
Shashthi is related to Kartikeya/Skanda worship in many traditions and is good for children’s health and protection.
✅ 23 February 2026 (Monday) – Somvar Vrat
Somvar vrat is observed for Lord Shiva, often by devotees seeking blessings for:
Marriage prospects
Good health
Harmony in relationships
✅ 24 February 2026 (Tuesday) – Holashtak Begins + Durga Ashtami Vrat
Festival: Holashtak begins
Vrat: Durga Ashtami vrat
Holashtak marks the 8-day period before Holi where many people avoid starting new auspicious ceremonies like marriage, mundan, griha pravesh, etc.
✅ Best practice during Holashtak:
Do puja, vrat, bhajan
Avoid major muhurat activities
Focus on spiritual cleansing
✅ 25 February 2026 (Wednesday) – Rohini Vrat
Rohini Vrat is observed in some traditions with devotion and restraint. It is believed to bring mental purity and calmness.
✅ 27 February 2026 (Friday) – Amalaki Ekadashi
Festival/Vrat: Amalaki Ekadashi
This is a major Ekadashi dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Amla (Indian gooseberry).
✅ Significance:
Removes sins
Brings health, prosperity
Powerful for spiritual progress
✅ What to do:
Vishnu puja
Amla donation / consumption
Ekadashi vrat (phalahar)
Read Vishnu Sahasranama
✅ 28 February 2026 (Saturday) – Govind Dwadashi + National Science Day
Festival: Govind Dwadashi
A devotional day dedicated to Vishnu as Govind.
Special Panchang Highlights – February 2026
🌕 Purnima (Full Moon)
Purnima Vrat & Magha Purnima: 1 Feb 2026
🌑 Amavasya (New Moon)
Phalguna Amavasya: 17 Feb 2026
🔥 Holashtak Start
24 Feb 2026
🌿 Ekadashi
Amalaki Ekadashi: 27 Feb 2026
🔱 Pradosh Vrat
14 Feb 2026 (Krishna Pradosh)
Some calendars also mention a Shukla Pradosh near month-end depending on location/time
February 2026 Vrat List (Quick Summary)
✅ Major Vratas in February 2026:
Purnima Vrat – 01 Feb
Sankashti Chaturthi – 05 Feb
Kalashtami – 09 Feb
Pradosh Vrat – 14 Feb
Mahashivratri – 15 Feb
Amavasya / Bhaumvati Amavasya – 17 Feb
Somvar Vrat – 23 Feb
Durga Ashtami Vrat – 24 Feb
Rohini Vrat – 25 Feb
Amalaki Ekadashi – 27 Feb
February 2026 Hindu Holiday & Fast Tips
If you are fasting (v vrat), these are commonly followed:
✅ Phalahar items:
Fruits, milk, curd, makhana
Sabudana, singhara flour
Coconut water
Sendha namak (rock salt)
❌ Avoid on vrat days:
Onion, garlic
Grains (as per Ekadashi rules)
Heavy fried foods (optional)
Best Days in February 2026 for Spiritual Practices
💠 Recommended high-energy spiritual days:
1 Feb (Magha Purnima) → Daan, snan, Vishnu puja
15 Feb (Mahashivratri) → Shiva sadhana & mantra
17 Feb (Amavasya) → Pitru tarpan, remedies
27 Feb (Amalaki Ekadashi) → Vishnu vrat & purification
February 2026 Hindu Calendar Guide
The Hindu calendar for February 2026 is packed with powerful vrat and festivals. From the sacred Magha Purnima to the divine night of Mahashivratri, and from cleansing Amavasya rituals to blessings of Amalaki Ekadashi, this month offers multiple chances for spiritual growth, devotion, and positivity.
Whether you are planning fasting days, festival puja, or religious travel, this February 2026 Panchang calendar guide helps you stay aligned with important Hindu tithi and traditions.
FAQ – February 2026 Hindu Calendar
Q1. When is Mahashivratri in February 2026?
✅ 15 February 2026 (Sunday)
Q2. When is Amavasya in February 2026?
✅ 17 February 2026 (Tuesday) (Bhaumvati Amavasya)
Q3. Which Ekadashi falls in February 2026?
✅ Amalaki Ekadashi – 27 February 2026 (Friday)
Q4. When does Holashtak start in 2026?
✅ 24 February 2026 (Tuesday)