Vikram Samvat 2082–2083Shaka Samvat 1948

Hindu Calendar 2026

The traditional Hindu lunisolar calendar synchronizes solar cycles (Sauramana) and lunar months (Chandramana). Explore the complete 12 lunar months, Shukla and Krishna Paksha divisions, Ekadashi Vrats, Pradosh timings, and festival dates calculated according to classical astronomical principles.

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March 2026

Vikram Samvat 2082•Shaka 1948

Ekadashi Vrats (2)

March 15, March 29

Purnima (Full Moon)

March 3 (05:07 PM)

Amavasya (New Moon)

March 19 (06:53 AM)

Major Festivals (5)

Holika Dahan (Chhoti Holi), Holi (Dhulandi / Dhuleti), Gudi Padwa / Ugadi / Chaitra Navratri Begins, Rama Navami, Mahavir Jayanti

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23Shukla

ShashthiKrittika

24Shukla

SaptamiRohini

25Shukla

NavamiMrigashirsha

26Shukla

DashamiArdra

27Shukla

EkadashiPunarvasu

Ekadashi

28Shukla

DwadashiPushya

1Shukla

TrayodashiAshlesha

2Shukla

ChaturdashiMagha

3Shukla

PurnimaPurva Phalguni

PurnimaHolika Dahan (Chhoti Holi)

4Krishna

PratipadaUttara Phalguni

Holi (Dhulandi / Dhuleti)

5Krishna

DwitiyaHasta

6Krishna

TritiyaChitra

7Krishna

ChaturthiSwati

8Krishna

PanchamiVishakha

9Krishna

ShashthiAnuradha

10Krishna

SaptamiAnuradha

11Krishna

AshtamiJyeshtha

12Krishna

NavamiMula

13Krishna

DashamiPurva Ashadha

14Krishna

DashamiUttara Ashadha

15Krishna

EkadashiShravana

Ekadashi

16Krishna

DwadashiDhanishtha

17Krishna

TrayodashiShatabhisha

18Krishna

ChaturdashiPurva Bhadrapada

19Krishna

AmavasyaUttara Bhadrapada

AmavasyaGudi Padwa / Ugadi / Chaitra Navratri Begins

20Shukla

DwitiyaRevati

21Shukla

TritiyaAshwini

22Shukla

ChaturthiBharani

23Shukla

PanchamiKrittika

24Shukla

ShashthiRohini

25Shukla

SaptamiMrigashirsha

26Shukla

AshtamiPunarvasu

27Shukla

NavamiPushya

Rama Navami

28Shukla

DashamiAshlesha

29Shukla

EkadashiMagha

Ekadashi

30Shukla

DwadashiPurva Phalguni

31Shukla

TrayodashiUttara Phalguni

Mahavir Jayanti

1Shukla

ChaturdashiHasta

2Shukla

PurnimaHasta

PurnimaHanuman Jayanti

3Krishna

PratipadaChitra

4Krishna

DwitiyaSwati

5Krishna

TritiyaVishakha

Astronomical Eras & Distinct Calendar Conventions (2026)

North Indian Vikram Samvat (Chaitradi)VS 2083Transitioned from VS 2082 on March 19, 2026 (Chaitra Shukla Pratipada). Purnimanta lunar month convention applies.

Gujarati Vikram Samvat (Kartikadi)VS 2082 (until Nov 9, 2026)Transitions to VS 2083 on Bestu Varas (Nov 10, 2026 — Kartak Sud Ekam). Amavasyanta month convention applies.

National Saka Civil Calendar1948 Saka (From March 22, 2026)Official GOI / IMD civil solar calendar. Chaitra 1 falls on March 22 (normal year); 1947 Saka prior to March 22.

Traditional Solar & Lunisolar ShakaShaka 1948Lunisolar Shaka commenced March 19, 2026 (Gudi Padwa/Ugadi). Solar Shaka commenced April 14, 2026 (Mesha Sankranti).

Astronomical Ingress Notice — Adhika Jyeshtha in 2026 (અધિક જેઠ / अधिक ज्येष्ठ):

In 2026, the Sun remains in sidereal Taurus (Vrishabha) between the New Moon of May 16, 2026 (20:01 UTC) and June 15, 2026 (02:54 UTC), resulting in zero Solar Sankranti during that lunar month. Consequently, May 17 to June 15, 2026 is observed as Adhika Jyeshtha (Purushottam Maas), followed by Nija Jyeshtha from June 16 to July 14, 2026.

12 Lunar Months (द्वादश मास)

Purnimanta & Amavasyanta

Month 1March – April

Chaitra (चैत्र)

Ritu: Vasanta (Spring)

Key Festivals & Vrats:

Gudi Padwa, Rama Navami, Chaitra Navratri

Month 2April – May

Vaishakha (वैशाख)

Ritu: Vasanta (Spring)

Key Festivals & Vrats:

Akshaya Tritiya, Buddha Purnima, Parashurama Jayanti

Month 3May – June

Jyeshtha (ज्येष्ठ)

Ritu: Grishma (Summer)

Key Festivals & Vrats:

Ganga Dussehra, Vat Savitri Vrat, Nirjala Ekadashi

Month 4June – July

Ashadha (आषाढ़)

Ritu: Grishma (Summer)

Key Festivals & Vrats:

Jagannath Ratha Yatra, Devshayani Ekadashi, Guru Purnima

Month 5July – August

Shravana (श्रावण)

Ritu: Varsha (Monsoon)

Key Festivals & Vrats:

Shravan Somwar Vrats, Nag Panchami, Raksha Bandhan

Month 6August – September

Bhadrapada (भाद्रपद)

Ritu: Varsha (Monsoon)

Key Festivals & Vrats:

Krishna Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Anant Chaturdashi

Month 7September – October

Ashvina (आश्विन)

Ritu: Sharad (Autumn)

Key Festivals & Vrats:

Sharad Navratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra, Sharad Purnima

Month 8October – November

Kartika (कार्तिक)

Ritu: Sharad (Autumn)

Key Festivals & Vrats:

Karwa Chauth, Dhanteras, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Tulsi Vivah

Month 9November – December

Margashirsha (मार्गशीर्ष)

Ritu: Hemanta (Pre-winter)

Key Festivals & Vrats:

Mokshada Ekadashi, Gita Jayanti, Dattatreya Jayanti

Month 10December – January

Pausha (पौष)

Ritu: Hemanta (Pre-winter)

Key Festivals & Vrats:

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi, Makar Sankranti (Solar)

Month 11January – February

Magha (माघ)

Ritu: Shishira (Winter)

Key Festivals & Vrats:

Vasant Panchami, Ratha Saptami, Maha Shivratri preparations

Month 12February – March

Phalguna (फाल्गुन)

Ritu: Shishira (Winter)

Key Festivals & Vrats:

Maha Shivratri, Holika Dahan, Holi (Dhulandi)

The Science of Lunisolar Synchronization

The Hindu calendar operates as a sophisticated lunisolar system. While a solar year contains approximately 365.242 days, 12 lunar months (each averaging 29.53 solar days) total roughly 354 days—resulting in an 11-day annual variance. To maintain strict alignment with agricultural seasons and solar solstices, an intercalary month known as Adhik Maas (Purushottam Maas) is introduced approximately every 32.5 months (seven times in 19 years).

Shukla PakshaThe waxing fortnight from the New Moon (Amavasya) to the Full Moon (Purnima). Auspicious for beginnings.

Krishna PakshaThe waning fortnight from the Full Moon (Purnima) to the New Moon (Amavasya). Favorable for spiritual reflection.

Ekadashi & PradoshThe 11th lunar day (Ekadashi) and 13th twilight (Pradosham) dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.