Maha Shivaratri in 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, 15th February 2026.
Maha Shivaratri 2026
In 2026, Maha Shivaratri falls on Sunday, 15 February 2026.
Maha Shivaratri is one of the most important Hindu festivals. On Maha Shivaratri, Hindus worship Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati, the "mother goddess".
Shivaratri is a great festival celebrating the union of Shiva and Shakti. According to the South Indian calendar, Maha Shivaratri is celebrated on the fourteenth day of the dark fortnight of the month of Magha.
According to the North Indian calendar, the monthly Shivaratri that falls in the month of Phalguna is celebrated as Maha Shivaratri. The only difference between the two calendars is the naming convention of the months, as Shivaratri is celebrated on the same day in both systems.
Maha Shivaratri 2026 Date and Muhurta Time
Maha Shivaratri on Sunday, February 15, 2026
Nishita Kaal Puja Time - 12:09 AM to 01:01 AM, Feb 16
Duration - 00 Hours 51 Mins
Shivaratri Parana Time - On 16th Feb, 06:59 AM to 03:24 PM
- Ratri First Prahar Puja Time - 06:11 PM to 09:23 PM
- Ratri Second Prahar Puja Time - 09:23 PM to 12:35 AM, Feb 16
- Ratri Third Prahar Puja Time - 12:35 AM to 03:47 AM, Feb 16
- Ratri Fourth Prahar Puja Time - 03:47 AM to 06:59 AM, Feb 16
- Chaturdashi Tithi Begins - 05:04 PM on Feb 15, 2026
- Chaturdashi Tithi Ends - 05:34 PM on Feb 16, 2026