Chaturdashi Dates 2026
The most celebrated Chaturdashi is Maha Shivaratri, falling on Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi, which is one of the grandest festivals in Hinduism. Narak Chaturdashi (Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi), also known as Chhoti Diwali, is another major festival falling on this tithi, observed on the day before Diwali.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Name | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jan 2026 | — |
Begins: 01-Jan-2026 10:23 PM Thursday
Ends: 02-Jan-2026 06:55 PM Friday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Taurus 23.0°
Rohini (Pada 4)
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| 17 Jan 2026 | — |
Begins: 16-Jan-2026 10:22 PM Friday
Ends: 18-Jan-2026 12:04 AM Sunday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 8.3°
Mula (Pada 3)
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| 31 Jan 2026 | — |
Begins: 31-Jan-2026 08:27 AM Saturday
Ends: 01-Feb-2026 05:54 AM Sunday
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Magha | Shukla |
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Gemini 23.0°
Punarvasu (Pada 1)
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| 16 Feb 2026 | — |
Begins: 15-Feb-2026 05:05 PM Sunday
Ends: 16-Feb-2026 05:34 PM Monday
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Magha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 8.5°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 02 Mar 2026 | — |
Begins: 01-Mar-2026 07:10 PM Sunday
Ends: 02-Mar-2026 05:57 PM Monday
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Phalguna | Shukla |
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Cancer 22.7°
Ashlesha (Pada 2)
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| 18 Mar 2026 | Maha Shivaratri |
Begins: 17-Mar-2026 09:23 AM Tuesday
Ends: 18-Mar-2026 08:25 AM Wednesday
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Phalguna | Krishna |
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Aquarius 8.3°
Shatabhisha (Pada 1)
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| 01 Apr 2026 | — |
Begins: 31-Mar-2026 06:57 AM Tuesday
Ends: 01-Apr-2026 07:08 AM Wednesday
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Chaitra | Shukla |
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Leo 22.1°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 3)
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| 16 Apr 2026 | — |
Begins: 15-Apr-2026 10:31 PM Wednesday
Ends: 16-Apr-2026 08:11 PM Thursday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Pisces 7.5°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 30 Apr 2026 | — |
Begins: 29-Apr-2026 07:53 PM Wednesday
Ends: 30-Apr-2026 09:14 PM Thursday
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Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Virgo 21.0°
Hasta (Pada 4)
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| 15 May 2026 | — |
Begins: 15-May-2026 08:31 AM Friday
Ends: 16-May-2026 05:11 AM Saturday
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Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Aries 6.1°
Ashwini (Pada 2)
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| 30 May 2026 | — |
Begins: 29-May-2026 09:52 AM Friday
Ends: 30-May-2026 11:59 AM Saturday
|
Adhika Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Libra 19.6°
Swati (Pada 4)
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| 14 Jun 2026 | — |
Begins: 13-Jun-2026 04:08 PM Saturday
Ends: 14-Jun-2026 12:20 PM Sunday
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Adhika Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Taurus 4.2°
Krittika (Pada 3)
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| 28 Jun 2026 | — |
Begins: 28-Jun-2026 12:45 AM Sunday
Ends: 29-Jun-2026 03:08 AM Monday
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Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Scorpio 17.9°
Jyeshtha (Pada 1)
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| 13 Jul 2026 | — |
Begins: 12-Jul-2026 10:30 PM Sunday
Ends: 13-Jul-2026 06:50 PM Monday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Gemini 2.1°
Mrigashira (Pada 3)
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| 28 Jul 2026 | — |
Begins: 27-Jul-2026 04:16 PM Monday
Ends: 28-Jul-2026 06:20 PM Tuesday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
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Sagittarius 16.2°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 1)
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| 11 Aug 2026 | — |
Begins: 11-Aug-2026 04:54 AM Tuesday
Ends: 12-Aug-2026 01:53 AM Wednesday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Cancer 0.1°
Punarvasu (Pada 4)
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| 27 Aug 2026 | — |
Begins: 26-Aug-2026 08:01 AM Wednesday
Ends: 27-Aug-2026 09:10 AM Thursday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
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Capricorn 14.6°
Shravana (Pada 2)
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| 10 Sep 2026 | — |
Begins: 09-Sep-2026 12:31 PM Wednesday
Ends: 10-Sep-2026 10:33 AM Thursday
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Shravana | Krishna |
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Cancer 28.4°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
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| 25 Sep 2026 | Anant Chaturdashi |
Begins: 24-Sep-2026 11:20 PM Thursday
Ends: 25-Sep-2026 11:08 PM Friday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Aquarius 13.5°
Shatabhisha (Pada 3)
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| 09 Oct 2026 | — |
Begins: 08-Oct-2026 10:16 PM Thursday
Ends: 09-Oct-2026 09:36 PM Friday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Leo 27.2°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 25 Oct 2026 | — |
Begins: 24-Oct-2026 01:38 PM Saturday
Ends: 25-Oct-2026 11:57 AM Sunday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
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Pisces 12.7°
Uttara Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
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| 08 Nov 2026 | Narak Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) |
Begins: 07-Nov-2026 10:48 AM Saturday
Ends: 08-Nov-2026 11:28 AM Sunday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Virgo 26.6°
Chitra (Pada 1)
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| 23 Nov 2026 | — |
Begins: 23-Nov-2026 02:38 AM Monday
Ends: 23-Nov-2026 11:44 PM Monday
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Kartika | Shukla |
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Aries 12.3°
Ashwini (Pada 4)
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| 07 Dec 2026 | — |
Begins: 07-Dec-2026 02:22 AM Monday
Ends: 08-Dec-2026 04:13 AM Tuesday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
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Libra 26.5°
Vishakha (Pada 2)
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| 23 Dec 2026 | — |
Begins: 22-Dec-2026 02:25 PM Tuesday
Ends: 23-Dec-2026 10:48 AM Wednesday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Taurus 12.3°
Rohini (Pada 1)
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Chaturdashi – Significance, Festivals & Rituals
What is Chaturdashi?
Chaturdashi is the 14th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. The Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi is observed as Masik Shivaratri every month and is one of the most regularly observed tithis among Shiva devotees.
What is Maha Shivaratri?
Maha Shivaratri falls on Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi and is one of the most important festivals in Hinduism. It marks the night when Lord Shiva performed the Tandava — the cosmic dance of creation and destruction — and is observed with night-long worship, fasting, and chanting of Om Namah Shivaya across India and the world.
What is Narak Chaturdashi?
Narak Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali) falls on Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi, the day before Diwali. It marks the defeat of the demon Narakasura by Lord Krishna and Goddess Satyabhama. An oil bath before sunrise and lighting of diyas in the evening are the main observances on this day.
How is Masik Shivaratri (monthly Chaturdashi) observed?
Devotees observe a fast, perform Shiva abhishek with milk, water, honey, and curd, offer bilva leaves, and spend the night in prayer and chanting. The fast is broken the next morning after Shiva puja. Regular observance of Masik Shivaratri is believed to grant Lord Shiva's blessings and lead toward liberation.