Astrologger2026 Masik Shivratri Dates
Masik Shivratri is the monthly night of Shiva, falling on the 14th tithi (Chaturdashi) of the waning fortnight, worshipped during nishita kaal at midnight. The Masik Shivratri in Phalguna is the great Maha Shivratri. Dates below are computed for New Delhi.
| Date | Day | Name | Paksha / Month | Tithi Begins | Tithi Ends | Nishita puja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan 2026 | Sat | Masik Shivratri (Magha) | Krishna · Pausha | 10:22 PM, 16 Jan | 12:04 AM, 18 Jan | Midnight |
| 16 Feb 2026 | Mon | Maha Shivratri | Krishna · Magha | 5:05 PM, 15 Feb | 5:34 PM, 16 Feb | Midnight |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Wed | Masik Shivratri (Chaitra) | Krishna · Phalguna | 9:23 AM, 17 Mar | 8:26 AM, 18 Mar | Midnight |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Thu | Masik Shivratri (Vaishakha) | Krishna · Chaitra | 10:31 PM, 15 Apr | 8:12 PM, 16 Apr | Midnight |
| 15 May 2026 | Fri | Masik Shivratri (Jyeshtha) | Krishna · Vaishakha | 11:21 AM, 14 May | 8:32 AM, 15 May | Midnight |
| 14 Jun 2026 | Sun | Masik Shivratri (Ashadha) | Krishna · Jyeshtha | 4:08 PM, 13 Jun | 12:20 PM, 14 Jun | Midnight |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Mon | Masik Shivratri (Shravana) | Krishna · Ashadha | 10:30 PM, 12 Jul | 6:50 PM, 13 Jul | Midnight |
| 11 Aug 2026 | Tue | Adhika Bhadrapada Masik ShivratriAdhika | Krishna · Shravana | 10:30 PM, 12 Jul | 1:53 AM, 12 Aug | Midnight |
| 10 Sept 2026 | Thu | Masik Shivratri (Bhadrapada) | Krishna · Shravana | 12:31 PM, 09 Sep | 10:33 AM, 10 Sep | Midnight |
| 9 Oct 2026 | Fri | Masik Shivratri (Ashwina) | Krishna · Bhadrapada | 10:16 PM, 08 Oct | 9:36 PM, 09 Oct | Midnight |
| 8 Nov 2026 | Sun | Masik Shivratri (Kartika) | Krishna · Ashwina | 10:48 AM, 07 Nov | 11:28 AM, 08 Nov | Midnight |
| 7 Dec 2026 | Mon | Masik Shivratri (Margashirsha) | Krishna · Kartika | 2:22 AM, 07 Dec | 4:13 AM, 08 Dec | Midnight |
All dates & times computed for New Delhi (IST) with the Swiss Ephemeris + Lahiri ayanamsa — not copied. Sunrise/moonrise-dependent timings shift slightly by city.
Frequently asked questions
How many Masik Shivratri are in 2026?+
There are 12 Masik Shivratri in 2026 for the Delhi region — one each lunar month, of which Phalguna’s is Maha Shivratri.
When is the puja done?+
Shiva is worshipped during nishita kaal — roughly midnight — on Krishna Chaturdashi. The vrat is kept through the day and night.
How is it different from Maha Shivratri?+
Maha Shivratri is the Masik Shivratri of the month of Phalguna and is the grandest of the year; the others are the monthly observances.