When is Maha Shivaratri 2026?

Maha Shivaratri 2026 is on Monday 16th Feb, 2026 (16/02/2026) in 189 days

What is Maha Shivaratri?

Maha Shivaratri

Maha Shivaratri means the night of Shiva. It is also known as "Shivaratri". It is a festival that is celebrated by Hindus every year.

The offerings of Bheel's leaves to Lord Shiva and fasting all night are the most crucial practices on that day.

Dates for Maha Shivaratri from 2015 to 2029

The next occurrence of Maha Shivaratri is marked in red

When is ...?WeekdayDateDays away
Maha Shivaratri 2029MondayFeb 12th in 1281 days
Maha Shivaratri 2028ThursdayFeb 24th in 927 days
Maha Shivaratri 2027SundayMar 7th in 573 days
Maha Shivaratri 2026MondayFeb 16th in 189 days
Maha Shivaratri 2025ThursdayFeb 27th 164 days ago
Maha Shivaratri 2024SaturdayMar 9th 519 days ago
Maha Shivaratri 2023SundayFeb 19th 903 days ago
Maha Shivaratri 2022TuesdayMar 1st 1258 days ago
Maha Shivaratri 2021FridayMar 12th 1612 days ago
Maha Shivaratri 2020SaturdayFeb 22nd 1996 days ago
Maha Shivaratri 2019TuesdayMar 5th 2350 days ago
Maha Shivaratri 2018WednesdayFeb 14th 2734 days ago
Maha Shivaratri 2017SaturdayFeb 25th 3088 days ago
Maha Shivaratri 2016WednesdayMar 9th 3441 days ago
Maha Shivaratri 2015WednesdayFeb 18th 3826 days ago
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Quick Facts

Start DateFeb 16, 2026
When? Starts in 189 days
Duration1 Day
Type Hindu Holidays

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