Maha Shivratri 2026: date and muhurat

महाशिवरात्रि 2026

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Maha Shivratri 2026 is on 15 February 2026, Sunday.

Nishita kaal puja: 12:09 AM (16 Feb) – 1:00 AM (16 Feb)
Krishna Chaturdashi: 5:05 PM to 5:34 PM (16 Feb)

What it is and how it is observed

Maha Shivratri, the great night of Shiva, falls on the Krishna Chaturdashi of Magha. Devotees fast, offer water, milk and bel leaves on the Shivling, chant Om Namah Shivaya and keep vigil through the four prahars of the night; the Nishita kaal puja around midnight is the most important.

How the date is fixed

Magha (amanta) Krishna Chaturdashi: tithi prevailing at Nishita kaal (midnight).

Frequently asked questions

When is Maha Shivratri 2026?

Maha Shivratri 2026 is on Sunday, 15 February 2026.

What is the Maha Shivratri 2026 puja muhurat?

For New Delhi - Nishita kaal puja: 12:09 AM (16 Feb) – 1:00 AM (16 Feb). Timings vary by city by a few minutes; check the Panchang for your city.

Why is Maha Shivratri 2026 observed on 15 Feb?

The date follows the rule: Magha (amanta) Krishna Chaturdashi: tithi prevailing at Nishita kaal (midnight). In 2026 that is 15 February 2026, Sunday (New Delhi).

Timings vary by city. Every time here is for New Delhi's sunrise, sunset and moonrise; in another city they shift by a few minutes and occasionally the date does too. Dates follow Drik Panchang's Smarta (default) reckoning. Check the Panchang for your own city.

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