Masik Shivratri is observed every month on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha. Devotees fast and offer prayers to Lord Shiva at midnight (Nishita Kaal) to seek his blessings. Below is the definitive 2026 calendar of all Masik Shivratri dates with their exact tithi timings, Masa, and significance.
All timings on this page are in IST (India Standard Time, UTC+5:30) — the same for every city in India. For local timings outside India, use our live panchang.
January 2026
| Date | Chaturdashi Timing (Start - End) | Masa & Name |
|---|---|---|
16 JanFriday | Starts:Jan 16, 2026, 10:23 PM Ends:Jan 18, 2026, 12:06 AM | Magha MASAMasik Shivratri |
Observed during Magha month, fasting starts on Trayodashi and main pooja happens at midnight on Chaturdashi. | ||
February 2026
| Date | Chaturdashi Timing (Start - End) | Masa & Name |
|---|---|---|
15 FebSunday | Starts:Feb 15, 2026, 5:06 PM Ends:Feb 16, 2026, 5:36 PM | Phalguna MASAMaha Shivratri |
This month observes Maha Shivratri, the greatest night of Shiva, celebrating the convergence of Shiva and Shakti. | ||
March 2026
| Date | Chaturdashi Timing (Start - End) | Masa & Name |
|---|---|---|
17 MarTuesday | Starts:Mar 17, 2026, 9:24 AM Ends:Mar 18, 2026, 8:26 AM | Chaitra MASAMasik Shivratri |
The first Masik Shivratri of the Hindu New Year. Observing this fast brings peace and removes negative karma. | ||
April 2026
| Date | Chaturdashi Timing (Start - End) | Masa & Name |
|---|---|---|
15 AprWednesday | Starts:Apr 15, 2026, 10:32 PM Ends:Apr 16, 2026, 8:12 PM | Vaishakha MASAMasik Shivratri |
Fasting in Vaishakha month is considered highly purifying and helps in spiritual advancement. | ||
May 2026
| Date | Chaturdashi Timing (Start - End) | Masa & Name |
|---|---|---|
15 MayFriday | Starts:May 15, 2026, 8:33 AM Ends:May 16, 2026, 5:12 AM | Jyeshtha MASAMasik Shivratri |
Dedicated to Lord Shiva, devotion in Jyeshtha brings victory over inner enemies and grants focus. | ||
June 2026
| Date | Chaturdashi Timing (Start - End) | Masa & Name |
|---|---|---|
13 JunSaturday | Starts:Jun 13, 2026, 4:08 PM Ends:Jun 14, 2026, 12:21 PM | Adhika Jyeshtha MASAMasik Shivratri |
Falling in Adhik Masa, the merits of the fast and pooja in this month are multiplied manifold. | ||
July 2026
| Date | Chaturdashi Timing (Start - End) | Masa & Name |
|---|---|---|
12 JulSunday | Starts:Jul 12, 2026, 10:31 PM Ends:Jul 13, 2026, 6:51 PM | Ashadha MASAMasik Shivratri |
Auspicious offering of Bael leaves to a Shivling during Ashadha month removes past sins. | ||
August 2026
| Date | Chaturdashi Timing (Start - End) | Masa & Name |
|---|---|---|
11 AugTuesday | Starts:Aug 11, 2026, 4:55 AM Ends:Aug 12, 2026, 1:54 AM | Bhadrapada MASAMasik Shivratri |
Observed during the Chaturmas, the pooja brings marital harmony and fulfills wishes. | ||
September 2026
| Date | Chaturdashi Timing (Start - End) | Masa & Name |
|---|---|---|
09 SepWednesday | Starts:Sep 09, 2026, 12:32 PM Ends:Sep 10, 2026, 10:35 AM | Ashwina MASAMasik Shivratri |
Masik Shivratri before Navratri brings immense blessings from Shiva and Shakti. | ||
October 2026
| Date | Chaturdashi Timing (Start - End) | Masa & Name |
|---|---|---|
08 OctThursday | Starts:Oct 08, 2026, 10:17 PM Ends:Oct 09, 2026, 9:37 PM | Kartika MASAMasik Shivratri |
Kartika month is extremely dear to Lord Shiva. Lighting a diya near Shivling is highly auspicious. | ||
November 2026
| Date | Chaturdashi Timing (Start - End) | Masa & Name |
|---|---|---|
07 NovSaturday | Starts:Nov 07, 2026, 10:49 AM Ends:Nov 08, 2026, 11:29 AM | Margashirsha MASAMasik Shivratri |
Rituals performed in this month help attain liberation from the cycle of birth and death. | ||
December 2026
| Date | Chaturdashi Timing (Start - End) | Masa & Name |
|---|---|---|
07 DecMonday | Starts:Dec 07, 2026, 2:23 AM Ends:Dec 08, 2026, 4:14 AM | Pausha MASAMasik Shivratri |
Worshiping Lord Shiva with sesame seeds in the Pausha month is considered very beneficial. | ||
What is Masik Shivratri?
Masik Shivratri is celebrated on the 14th day (Chaturdashi) of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) every month. It is a powerful day for worshipping Lord Shiva. Devotees keep a stringent fast all day, keeping a vigil at night (Jagran), and specifically perform Shiva Pooja during the Nishita Kaal (midnight) to gain liberation from the cycle of birth and death, and to wash away negative karma.
Check Today's Tithi & Panchang
Planning to observe Masik Shivratri today? Use our daily Panchang to find the exact Tithi, Nakshatra, and the precise Nishita Kaal for your city.