Maha Shivratri 2026: Date & Significance
Maha Shivratri 2026 is on Sunday, 15 February 2026 (date for India; it may differ by a day elsewhere depending on local sunrise).
The great night of Lord Shiva, observed with night-long fasting, vigil and worship at the Nishita (midnight) muhurat.
Date: Sunday, 15 February 2026 · computed at local sunrise using the Lahiri ayanamsa, validated against standard Vedic almanacs.
Maha Shivratri date for your city
Festival dates can shift by a day depending on local sunrise. Check your city’s panchang: