Maha Shivaratri 2026 in United Kingdom: date and local timings
Maha Shivaratri 2026 falls on Sunday 15 February 2026 in all 13 United Kingdom cities listed here. In India it is on Sunday 15 February 2026 – the same day. The rule: Magha bahula chaturdashi at nishita; larger coverage wins. In London the nishita (the middle muhurta of the night, around midnight) on 15 February 2026 runs 11:46 PM – 12:41 AM (16 Feb) local time, and the tithi runs from 15 February 2026 11:35 AM to 16 February 2026 12:04 PM. The table gives the date for each city with the nishita window and the tithi in local clock time (daylight saving applied), all computed from the NASA/JPL ephemeris for the city's own sunrise and sunset, never converted from IST.
| Cities | Date | Nishita | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | Sunday 15 February 2026 | 11:46 PM – 12:41 AM (16 Feb) | 15 February 2026 11:35 AM – 16 February 2026 12:04 PM |
| Leicester | Sunday 15 February 2026 | 11:49 PM – 12:46 AM (16 Feb) | 15 February 2026 11:35 AM – 16 February 2026 12:04 PM |
| Birmingham | Sunday 15 February 2026 | 11:52 PM – 12:49 AM (16 Feb) | 15 February 2026 11:35 AM – 16 February 2026 12:04 PM |
| Manchester | Sunday 15 February 2026 | 11:54 PM – 12:50 AM (16 Feb) | 15 February 2026 11:35 AM – 16 February 2026 12:04 PM |
| Leeds | Sunday 15 February 2026 | 11:51 PM – 12:47 AM (16 Feb) | 15 February 2026 11:35 AM – 16 February 2026 12:04 PM |
| Coventry | Sunday 15 February 2026 | 11:51 PM – 12:47 AM (16 Feb) | 15 February 2026 11:35 AM – 16 February 2026 12:04 PM |
| Reading | Sunday 15 February 2026 | 11:49 PM – 12:45 AM (16 Feb) | 15 February 2026 11:35 AM – 16 February 2026 12:04 PM |
| Milton Keynes | Sunday 15 February 2026 | 11:48 PM – 12:44 AM (16 Feb) | 15 February 2026 11:35 AM – 16 February 2026 12:04 PM |
| Slough | Sunday 15 February 2026 | 11:47 PM – 12:43 AM (16 Feb) | 15 February 2026 11:35 AM – 16 February 2026 12:04 PM |
| Cardiff | Sunday 15 February 2026 | 11:58 PM – 12:54 AM (16 Feb) | 15 February 2026 11:35 AM – 16 February 2026 12:04 PM |
| Edinburgh | Sunday 15 February 2026 | 11:57 PM – 12:54 AM (16 Feb) | 15 February 2026 11:35 AM – 16 February 2026 12:04 PM |
| Glasgow | Sunday 15 February 2026 | 12:01 AM (16 Feb) – 12:59 AM (16 Feb) | 15 February 2026 11:35 AM – 16 February 2026 12:04 PM |
| Belfast | Sunday 15 February 2026 | 12:08 AM (16 Feb) – 1:05 AM (16 Feb) | 15 February 2026 11:35 AM – 16 February 2026 12:04 PM |
FAQ
When is Maha Shivaratri 2026 in United Kingdom?
Maha Shivaratri 2026 is on Sunday 15 February 2026 in London, Leicester, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Coventry.
Is Maha Shivaratri on the same day in United Kingdom and India?
Yes, in India it is on Sunday 15 February 2026.
How is the date of Maha Shivaratri decided?
Magha bahula chaturdashi at nishita; larger coverage wins.
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