Hindu Calendar 2026 – Monthly Panchang, Tithi, Nakshatra & Festivals (हिंदू कैलेंडर 2026)
The Hindu Calendar 2026 on Cosmi Astro gives you a complete month-by-month view of tithi, nakshatra, paksha, sunrise and sunset, moonrise and moonset, yoga, karana, and all major Hindu festivals and shubh muhurtas — powered by precise Vedic calculations adjusted for your GPS location. This is the only Hindu Calendar you need for Vikram Samvat 2082–2083 and Shaka Samvat 1947–1948.
Hindu Calendar 2026 – All 12 Months
Click any month below to open the full interactive calendar with day-by-day Panchang, festival highlights, and Vedic timings for that month.
What is Panchang? (पंचांग क्या है?)
Panchang (Sanskrit: पञ्चाङ्ग) literally means five limbs. It is the comprehensive Hindu almanac that defines the auspiciousness of any moment by tracking five key elements:
- Tithi — Lunar day (30 per lunar month). Governs fasts, ceremonies, and rituals.
- Vara — Day of the week, each ruled by a planet (Ravi/Sun, Soma/Moon, Mangal/Mars, etc.).
- Nakshatra — The lunar mansion (one of 27) occupied by the Moon. Critical for muhurta selection.
- Yoga — Combination of Sun and Moon longitudes. 27 yogas ranging from auspicious (Siddha, Amrit) to inauspicious (Vyatipata, Vaidhriti).
- Karana — Half of a tithi (11 fixed + 4 repeating). Used to refine the auspiciousness of any two-hour window.
Together these five elements form the Daily Panchang — the backbone of Hindu time-keeping since the Vedic age. Every shubh muhurat (auspicious time) for weddings, griha pravesh (house warming), naming ceremonies, travel, or business launches is calculated from the Panchang of that day.
The Hindu Calendar System – Lunisolar Structure
The Hindu Calendar is lunisolar — it tracks both the Moon (for tithis and months) and the Sun (for solar ingresses and solstices). Unlike the Gregorian calendar which is purely solar, the Hindu Calendar inserts a Adhik Maas (leap month) roughly every 32.5 months to keep lunar months aligned with solar seasons.
Vikram Samvat (विक्रम संवत)
The most widely used Hindu era, named after King Vikramaditya of Ujjain. The year 2026 CE = Vikram Samvat 2082–2083. Vikram Samvat begins at Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (Hindu New Year, celebrated as Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, and Nav Samvatsar). It is used across North India, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh.
Shaka Samvat (शक संवत)
India's national calendar, officially adopted by the Government of India in 1957. 2026 CE = Shaka 1947–1948. It starts with Chaitra and is printed on all official Indian government documents alongside the Gregorian date.
Ayana and Ritu (अयन और ऋतु)
The Hindu year is divided into two Ayanas: Uttarayana (Sun's northward journey, Makar Sankranti to Karka Sankranti) and Dakshinayana (Sun's southward journey). Six Ritus (seasons) — Vasanta, Grishma, Varsha, Sharad, Hemanta, and Shishira — each span two Hindu months.
The 12 Hindu Months and Their Significance
Each Hindu month is named after the nakshatra in which the full moon (Purnima) falls. Here is a quick guide to all twelve months and what makes them spiritually significant:
- Chaitra (चैत्र) — Spring begins. Chaitra Navratri, Ram Navami, Hindu New Year (Nav Samvatsar).
- Vaishakha (वैशाख) — Akshaya Tritiya, Buddha Purnima, Baisakhi. Highly auspicious for charitable acts.
- Jyeshtha (ज्येष्ठ) — Ganga Dussehra, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Savitri Vrat. Peak of summer.
- Ashadha (आषाढ़) — Guru Purnima, Jagannath Rath Yatra. Monsoon begins; Chaturmas starts.
- Shravan (श्रावण) — Dedicated to Lord Shiva. Hariyali Teej, Nag Panchami, Raksha Bandhan.
- Bhadrapada (भाद्रपद) — Ganesh Chaturthi, Janmashtami, Haritalika Teej. Pitru Paksha ends the month.
- Ashwin (आश्विन) — Sharad Navratri, Dussehra, Kojagari Purnima. The most festival-dense month.
- Kartik (कार्तिक) — Dhanteras, Diwali, Bhai Dooj, Dev Uthani Ekadashi, Kartik Purnima (Guru Nanak Jayanti).
- Margashirsha (मार्गशीर्ष) — Krishna Gita Jayanti, Vivah Panchami. Lord Krishna calls this his favourite month in the Bhagavad Gita.
- Paush (पौष) — Makar Sankranti, Lohri, Pongal. Sun enters Capricorn; sesame and jaggery offerings.
- Magh (माघ) — Magh Mela (Prayagraj), Basant Panchami, Ratha Saptami. Holy dips in sacred rivers.
- Phalgun (फाल्गुन) — Maha Shivratri, Holika Dahan, Holi. The joyous end of the Hindu year.
Major Hindu Festivals Calendar 2026
Below are the most searched Hindu festivals and their approximate timing in 2026. Exact dates depend on your location — open the interactive calendar above for precise timings adjusted to your city.
How to Use the Cosmi Astro Hindu Calendar
- Open the calendar — Navigate to any month of 2026 using the month grid above or the prev/next arrows inside the app.
- Set your location — Tap the location name in the header to search your city, or allow GPS for automatic detection. Sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times are all location-specific.
- Select a date — Click or tap any date cell to see that day's complete Panchang: tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, paksha, and festival context.
- Check muhurtas — The Day Details panel shows auspicious and inauspicious time windows based on the Panchang of that day.
- Switch language — Toggle between English and Hindi to see all Panchang terms in your preferred language.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Hindu Calendar
What is the Hindu Calendar?
The Hindu Calendar (also called Panchang or Vedic Calendar) is a lunisolar calendar system used in India for thousands of years. It tracks tithi (lunar day), nakshatra (lunar mansion), yoga, karana, and vara (weekday) — together forming the five limbs of Panchang. It governs the timing of Hindu festivals, auspicious muhurtas, and religious observances.
What is Vikram Samvat?
Vikram Samvat is the traditional Hindu calendar era named after King Vikramaditya. The year 2026 CE corresponds to Vikram Samvat 2082–2083. It runs approximately 56–57 years ahead of the Gregorian calendar and is used across North and West India.
What is the difference between Tithi and Date?
A Gregorian date is a fixed 24-hour solar day. A tithi is a lunar day — the time taken by the Moon to move 12° ahead of the Sun. Because the Moon's speed varies, a tithi can be shorter or longer than 24 hours, so two tithis can fall on the same Gregorian date, or one tithi can span two dates.
What are the 12 Hindu months in 2026?
The twelve Hindu months in 2026 are: Paush, Magh, Phalgun, Chaitra, Vaishakha, Jyeshtha, Ashadha, Shravan, Bhadrapada, Ashwin, Kartik, and Margashirsha. Each month begins on a new moon (Amavasya) in the Amanta system followed in South India, or on the full moon (Purnima) in the Purnimanta system used in North India.
What is Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha?
Paksha means a fortnight. Shukla Paksha (bright half) is the waxing moon period from Pratipada (1st tithi) to Purnima (full moon — 15th tithi). Krishna Paksha (dark half) is the waning moon period from Pratipada after full moon to Amavasya (new moon). Most Hindu festivals and fasts are tied to specific tithis within a paksha.
How do I find today's Hindu Panchang?
On Cosmi Astro's Hindu Calendar you can see the full daily Panchang for any date and location — including tithi, nakshatra, yoga, karana, sunrise, sunset, moonrise, moonset, and auspicious muhurtas. Simply open the calendar, tap any date, and the Day Details panel shows complete Panchang information.
Which Hindu festivals fall in 2026?
Major Hindu festivals in 2026 include Makar Sankranti (January), Maha Shivratri (February), Holi (March), Ram Navami and Baisakhi (April), Akshaya Tritiya and Buddha Purnima (May), Guru Purnima (July), Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami (August), Ganesh Chaturthi (September), Navratri and Dussehra (October), and Diwali and Bhai Dooj (November).
What is Nakshatra in the Hindu Calendar?
Nakshatra is the lunar mansion — one of 27 (or 28) segments of the ecliptic that the Moon passes through during its monthly orbit. Each nakshatra spans 13°20′ and has its own deity, symbol, and qualities. The nakshatra at the time of birth is a key input for Vedic astrology and is used to determine auspicious muhurtas for events like weddings, travel, and business launches.
What is Shaka Samvat?
Shaka Samvat is the national calendar of India, officially adopted in 1957. The year 2026 CE corresponds to Shaka Samvat 1947–1948. It starts with the month Chaitra (March–April). Unlike Vikram Samvat, Shaka Samvat runs approximately 78–79 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
What is the difference between Purnima and Amavasya?
Purnima is the full moon day (15th tithi of Shukla Paksha) when the Moon is fully illuminated. Amavasya is the new moon day (15th tithi of Krishna Paksha) when the Moon is not visible. Both are highly significant in Hindu tradition — Purnima is associated with celebrations and charity, while Amavasya is dedicated to ancestor rites (Pitru Tarpan).