Maha Shivaratri 2026 – Date
Maha Shivaratri in 2026 falls on Sunday 15 February 2026 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST).
Maha Shivaratri, Magha Bahula Chaturdashi (amanta), is the night of Siva: the fast is kept all day, the lingodbhava puja is performed at midnight (nishita) and devotees keep vigil (jagaranam) through four yamas of abhishekam. Srisailam, Srikalahasti, Draksharamam and the Kotappakonda tirunallu see the largest crowds in the Telugu states. Because the puja is at midnight, the date is the day whose midnight the chaturdashi covers, not the day it is at sunrise.
Tithi timing
Bahula Chaturdasi begins 15 February 2026 at 5:05 PM IST and ends 16 February 2026 at 5:34 PM IST.
How the date is decided
Magha bahula chaturdashi at nishita (validated 2026-02-15); larger coverage wins.
Date by city
| Cities | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Telangana, India | Sunday 15 February 2026 |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh, India | Sunday 15 February 2026 |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh, India | Sunday 15 February 2026 |
| Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh, India | Sunday 15 February 2026 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka, India | Sunday 15 February 2026 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, India | Sunday 15 February 2026 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra, India | Sunday 15 February 2026 |
| Delhi | Delhi, India | Sunday 15 February 2026 |
| Los Angeles | California, USA | Sunday 15 February 2026 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | California, USA | Sunday 15 February 2026 |
| Chicago | Illinois, USA | Sunday 15 February 2026 |
| Dallas | Texas, USA | Sunday 15 February 2026 |
| New York | New York, USA | Sunday 15 February 2026 |
| Atlanta | Georgia, USA | Sunday 15 February 2026 |
| London | United Kingdom | Sunday 15 February 2026 |
| Sydney | Australia | Sunday 15 February 2026 |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Sunday 15 February 2026 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Sunday 15 February 2026 |
FAQ
When is Maha Shivaratri in 2026?
Maha Shivaratri 2026 is on Sunday 15 February 2026 in India (Hyderabad, IST).
Which tithi is Maha Shivaratri?
Bahula Chaturdasi of Magha masa (amanta).
How is the date of Maha Shivaratri decided?
Magha bahula chaturdashi at nishita (validated 2026-02-15); larger coverage wins.
What day of the week is Maha Shivaratri 2026?
Sunday.
Related
- Magha Pournami – Sunday 1 February 2026
- Phalguna Masam begins – Wednesday 18 February 2026
- Holi – Tuesday 3 March 2026
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