Panchang · Festivals and vrats
Festivals and vrats in 2028
Each date is worked out from the lunar day, the Moon’s nakshatra or the Sun’s entry into a sign, by the sunrise of the chosen city. Open a festival to read how its date was fixed.
January 2027
3 JanSun
Saphala EkadashiEleventh lunar day; a fast for Vishnu · Margashirsha
5 JanTue
Bhauma Pradosh (Krishna)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
19 JanTue
Pausha Putrada EkadashiEleventh lunar day; a fast for Vishnu · Pausha
20 JanWed
Budha Pradosh (Shukla)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
25 JanMon
Lambodara Sankashti ChaturthiFourth day of the dark half; a Ganesha fast broken at moonrise
February 2027
2 FebTue
Shattila EkadashiEleventh lunar day; a fast for Vishnu · Pausha
3 FebWed
Budha Pradosh (Krishna)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
17 FebWed
Jaya EkadashiEleventh lunar day; a fast for Vishnu · Magha
18 FebThu
Guru Pradosh (Shukla)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
23 FebTue
Angarki Dwijapriya Sankashti ChaturthiFourth day of the dark half; a Ganesha fast broken at moonrise
March 2027
3 MarWed
Vijaya EkadashiEleventh lunar day; a fast for Vishnu · Magha
5 MarFri
Shukra Pradosh (Krishna)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
6 MarSat
Maha ShivaratriThe great night of Shiva, on the Chaturdashi before Phalguna's new moon.
18 MarThu
Amalaki EkadashiEleventh lunar day; a fast for Vishnu · Phalguna
20 MarSat
Shani Pradosh (Shukla)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
25 MarThu
Bhalachandra Sankashti ChaturthiFourth day of the dark half; a Ganesha fast broken at moonrise
April 2027
2 AprFri
Papamochani EkadashiEleventh lunar day; a fast for Vishnu · Phalguna
4 AprSun
Ravi Pradosh (Krishna)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
17 AprSat
Kamada EkadashiEleventh lunar day; a fast for Vishnu · Chaitra
18 AprSun
Ravi Pradosh (Shukla)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
24 AprSat
Vikata Sankashti ChaturthiFourth day of the dark half; a Ganesha fast broken at moonrise
May 2027
2 MaySun
Varuthini EkadashiEleventh lunar day; a fast for Vishnu · Chaitra
4 MayTue
Bhauma Pradosh (Krishna)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
16 MaySun
Mohini EkadashiEleventh lunar day; a fast for Vishnu · Vaishakha
17 MayMon
Soma Pradosh (Shukla)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
23 MaySun
Ekadanta Sankashti ChaturthiFourth day of the dark half; a Ganesha fast broken at moonrise
June 2027
1 JunTue
Apara EkadashiEleventh lunar day; a fast for Vishnu · Vaishakha
2 JunWed
Budha Pradosh (Krishna)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
4 JunFri
Vat SavitriWomen's vow at the banyan, on the Amavasya before Jyeshtha in the north.
14 JunMon
Nirjala EkadashiThe waterless Ekadashi of Jyeshtha Shukla, held equal to all twenty-four.
16 JunWed
Budha Pradosh (Shukla)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
22 JunTue
Angarki Krishnapingala Sankashti ChaturthiFourth day of the dark half; a Ganesha fast broken at moonrise
30 JunWed
Yogini EkadashiEleventh lunar day; a fast for Vishnu · Jyeshtha
July 2027
1 JulThu
Guru Pradosh (Krishna)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
14 JulWed
Devshayani EkadashiAshadha Shukla Ekadashi, when Vishnu is said to begin his four-month rest.
15 JulThu
Guru Pradosh (Shukla)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
19 JulMon
Shravan SomvarThe Mondays of the month of Shravana, kept for Shiva.
22 JulThu
Gajanana Sankashti ChaturthiFourth day of the dark half; a Ganesha fast broken at moonrise
26 JulMon
Shravan SomvarThe Mondays of the month of Shravana, kept for Shiva.
30 JulFri
Kamika EkadashiEleventh lunar day; a fast for Vishnu · Ashadha
31 JulSat
Shani Pradosh (Krishna)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
August 2027
2 AugMon
Shravan SomvarThe Mondays of the month of Shravana, kept for Shiva.
9 AugMon
Shravan SomvarThe Mondays of the month of Shravana, kept for Shiva.
12 AugThu
Shravana Putrada EkadashiEleventh lunar day; a fast for Vishnu · Shravana
14 AugSat
Shani Pradosh (Shukla)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
16 AugMon
Shravan SomvarThe Mondays of the month of Shravana, kept for Shiva.
20 AugFri
Heramba Sankashti ChaturthiFourth day of the dark half; a Ganesha fast broken at moonrise
28 AugSat
Aja EkadashiEleventh lunar day; a fast for Vishnu · Shravana
29 AugSun
Ravi Pradosh (Krishna)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
September 2027
3 SepFri
Hartalika TeejWomen's fast for Parvati on Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya.
11 SepSat
Parsva (Parivartini) EkadashiEleventh lunar day; a fast for Vishnu · Bhadrapada
13 SepMon
Soma Pradosh (Shukla)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
19 SepSun
Vighnaraja Sankashti ChaturthiFourth day of the dark half; a Ganesha fast broken at moonrise
26 SepSun
Indira EkadashiEleventh lunar day; a fast for Vishnu · Bhadrapada
27 SepMon
Soma Pradosh (Krishna)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
October 2027
11 OctMon
Papankusha EkadashiEleventh lunar day; a fast for Vishnu · Ashwina
12 OctTue
Bhauma Pradosh (Shukla)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
18 OctMon
Karwa ChauthWives' fast from dawn to moonrise on the Chaturthi after Sharad Purnima.
18 OctMon
Vakratunda Sankashti ChaturthiFourth day of the dark half; a Ganesha fast broken at moonrise
22 OctFri
Ahoi AshtamiMothers' fast for their children, eight days before Diwali, ended at star-rise.
25 OctMon
Rama EkadashiEleventh lunar day; a fast for Vishnu · Ashwina
27 OctWed
Budha Pradosh (Krishna)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
November 2027
10 NovWed
Devutthana EkadashiAlso: Devutthana (Prabodhini) Ekadashi
Kartika Shukla Ekadashi, the end of chaturmasa and the reopening of the wedding season.
11 NovThu
Guru Pradosh (Shukla)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
17 NovWed
Ganadhipa Sankashti ChaturthiFourth day of the dark half; a Ganesha fast broken at moonrise
24 NovWed
Utpanna EkadashiEleventh lunar day; a fast for Vishnu · Kartika
25 NovThu
Guru Pradosh (Krishna)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
December 2027
9 DecThu
Mokshada EkadashiEleventh lunar day; a fast for Vishnu · Margashirsha
11 DecSat
Shani Pradosh (Shukla)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
16 DecThu
Akhuratha Sankashti ChaturthiFourth day of the dark half; a Ganesha fast broken at moonrise
23 DecThu
Saphala EkadashiEleventh lunar day; a fast for Vishnu · Margashirsha
25 DecSat
Shani Pradosh (Krishna)Thirteenth lunar day; Shiva is worshipped at dusk
Plain-language notes are the School’s summaries of common almanac usage, for study. They are not advice.
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