Masik Shivratri 2026 and 2027 Dates
Masik Shivratri kab hai? Calculated dates for 2026 and 2027 with tithi times.
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Next
Thu, 8 Oct, 2026
Deity
Lord Shiva
2026
12 dates
2027
13 dates
Puja time
Midnight
Special
Angarki Chaturthi (Tuesday)
Masik Shivratri dates with tithi times
| Date | Day | Tithi starts | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 | Friday | Fri, 16 Jan, 2026, 10:22 PM | Sun, 18 Jan, 2026, 12:05 AM |
| Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 | Sunday | Sun, 15 Feb, 2026, 5:05 PM | Mon, 16 Feb, 2026, 5:35 PM |
| Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 | Tuesday | Tue, 17 Mar, 2026, 9:24 AM | Wed, 18 Mar, 2026, 8:26 AM |
| Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 | Wednesday | Wed, 15 Apr, 2026, 10:32 PM | Thu, 16 Apr, 2026, 8:12 PM |
| Fri, 15 May, 2026 | Friday | Fri, 15 May, 2026, 8:32 AM | Sat, 16 May, 2026, 5:12 AM |
| Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 | Saturday | Sat, 13 Jun, 2026, 4:08 PM | Sun, 14 Jun, 2026, 12:20 PM |
| Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 | Sunday | Sun, 12 Jul, 2026, 10:30 PM | Mon, 13 Jul, 2026, 6:50 PM |
| Tue, 11 Aug, 2026 | Tuesday | Tue, 11 Aug, 2026, 4:55 AM | Wed, 12 Aug, 2026, 1:54 AM |
| Wed, 9 Sept, 2026 | Wednesday | Wed, 9 Sept, 2026, 12:31 PM | Thu, 10 Sept, 2026, 10:34 AM |
| Thu, 8 Oct, 2026 | Thursday | Thu, 8 Oct, 2026, 10:16 PM | Fri, 9 Oct, 2026, 9:36 PM |
| Sat, 7 Nov, 2026 | Saturday | Sat, 7 Nov, 2026, 10:48 AM | Sun, 8 Nov, 2026, 11:28 AM |
| Mon, 7 Dec, 2026 | Monday | Mon, 7 Dec, 2026, 2:23 AM | Tue, 8 Dec, 2026, 4:13 AM |
| Tue, 5 Jan, 2027 | Tuesday | Tue, 5 Jan, 2027, 8:40 PM | Wed, 6 Jan, 2027, 11:15 PM |
| Thu, 4 Feb, 2027 | Thursday | Thu, 4 Feb, 2027, 4:32 PM | Fri, 5 Feb, 2027, 7:06 PM |
| Sat, 6 Mar, 2027 | Saturday | Sat, 6 Mar, 2027, 12:04 PM | Sun, 7 Mar, 2027, 1:47 PM |
| Mon, 5 Apr, 2027 | Monday | Mon, 5 Apr, 2027, 5:24 AM | Tue, 6 Apr, 2027, 5:41 AM |
| Tue, 4 May, 2027 | Tuesday | Tue, 4 May, 2027, 7:31 PM | Wed, 5 May, 2027, 6:17 PM |
| Thu, 3 Jun, 2027 | Thursday | Thu, 3 Jun, 2027, 6:35 AM | Fri, 4 Jun, 2027, 4:06 AM |
| Fri, 2 Jul, 2027 | Friday | Fri, 2 Jul, 2027, 3:24 PM | Sat, 3 Jul, 2027, 12:06 PM |
| Sat, 31 Jul, 2027 | Saturday | Sat, 31 Jul, 2027, 10:58 PM | Sun, 1 Aug, 2027, 7:21 PM |
| Mon, 30 Aug, 2027 | Monday | Mon, 30 Aug, 2027, 6:13 AM | Tue, 31 Aug, 2027, 2:42 AM |
| Tue, 28 Sept, 2027 | Tuesday | Tue, 28 Sept, 2027, 1:55 PM | Wed, 29 Sept, 2027, 10:56 AM |
| Wed, 27 Oct, 2027 | Wednesday | Wed, 27 Oct, 2027, 10:50 PM | Thu, 28 Oct, 2027, 8:49 PM |
| Fri, 26 Nov, 2027 | Friday | Fri, 26 Nov, 2027, 9:48 AM | Sat, 27 Nov, 2027, 9:08 AM |
| Sat, 25 Dec, 2027 | Saturday | Sat, 25 Dec, 2027, 11:32 PM | Mon, 27 Dec, 2027, 12:23 AM |
Next Masik Shivratri
The next Masik Shivratri is on Thu, 8 Oct, 2026. Tithi runs Thu, 8 Oct, 2026, 10:16 PM to Fri, 9 Oct, 2026, 9:36 PM IST.
When is the next Masik Shivratri?
Thu, 8 Oct, 2026, tithi Thu, 8 Oct, 2026, 10:16 PM to Fri, 9 Oct, 2026, 9:36 PM IST.
Masik Shivratri kab hai?
Agla Masik Shivratri Thu, 8 Oct, 2026 ko hai.
How many Masik Shivratri dates are there in 2026?
12 dates in 2026.
Masik Shivratri 2026 list
All 12 dates.
- Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 (Friday)
- Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 (Sunday)
- Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Fri, 15 May, 2026 (Friday)
- Sat, 13 Jun, 2026 (Saturday)
- Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 (Sunday)
- Tue, 11 Aug, 2026 (Tuesday)
- Wed, 9 Sept, 2026 (Wednesday)
- Thu, 8 Oct, 2026 (Thursday)
- Sat, 7 Nov, 2026 (Saturday)
- Mon, 7 Dec, 2026 (Monday)
How many Masik Shivratri dates are there in 2027?
13 dates in 2027.
What is Masik Shivratri?
The monthly Krishna paksha Chaturdashi night for Shiva.
Which god is worshipped on Masik Shivratri?
Lord Shiva.
Masik Shivratri 2027 list
All 13 dates.
- Tue, 5 Jan, 2027 (Tuesday)
- Thu, 4 Feb, 2027 (Thursday)
- Sat, 6 Mar, 2027 (Saturday)
- Mon, 5 Apr, 2027 (Monday)
- Tue, 4 May, 2027 (Tuesday)
- Thu, 3 Jun, 2027 (Thursday)
- Fri, 2 Jul, 2027 (Friday)
- Sat, 31 Jul, 2027 (Saturday)
- Mon, 30 Aug, 2027 (Monday)
- Tue, 28 Sept, 2027 (Tuesday)
- Wed, 27 Oct, 2027 (Wednesday)
- Fri, 26 Nov, 2027 (Friday)
- Sat, 25 Dec, 2027 (Saturday)
How is the Masik Shivratri date decided?
We pick the India date whose midnight falls inside the tithi, for New Delhi.
What do people eat on Masik Shivratri?
Fruit, milk and vrat foods, with night prayers.
When is the fast broken on Masik Shivratri?
The next morning, after night prayers.
Special Masik Shivratri days
Angarki Chaturthi (Tuesday).
- None in this period.
Why weekdays matter
Weekday lords add meaning by tradition.
Example
Angarki Chaturthi (Tuesday)
Note
Every date is equally fine to keep.
What is Angarki Chaturthi (Tuesday)?
A weekday variant of Masik Shivratri.
How do I keep Masik Shivratri?
Bathe, pray to Lord Shiva, keep a light fast and do the main puja at night.
Can I keep Masik Shivratri every month?
Yes, many keep it monthly; some keep only special ones.
How to keep Masik Shivratri
A simple way.
- Bathe and set an intention in the morning.
- Keep a light fast.
- Do the main puja to Lord Shiva at night.
- Break the fast as per custom.
What mantra is used on Masik Shivratri?
"Om Namah Shivaya".
Is Masik Shivratri the same in every city?
It can shift by a day because sunrise, sunset and moonrise differ.
Which tithi is Masik Shivratri?
Krishna paksha Chaturdashi.
Food on Masik Shivratri
Fruit, milk and vrat foods, with night prayers.
Can women keep Masik Shivratri?
Yes, anyone can.
Can I drink water on Masik Shivratri?
Yes, most people do.
What should I avoid on Masik Shivratri?
Grains for strict fasts, onion, garlic and arguments.
How we calculate
Astronomy engine, Lahiri ayanamsa, New Delhi, midnight rule.
What colour to wear on Masik Shivratri?
White or light colours, by custom.
Is Masik Shivratri a public holiday?
No.
Understanding Masik Shivratri in depth
Masik Shivratri is the monthly Krishna paksha Chaturdashi night for Shiva. It is tied to a tithi, a lunar day, rather than to a fixed calendar date, so it moves through the Gregorian months and can land on any weekday. A tithi lasts while the Moon gains 12 degrees on the Sun, usually between 19 and 26 hours.
Because a tithi can begin in the afternoon and end the next afternoon, calendars need a rule to decide which day to keep. For Masik Shivratri the key moment is midnight, since the main worship happens at night. We pick the India date on which that moment falls inside the tithi, calculated for New Delhi.
Lord Shiva is the focus of the day. Families usually bathe early, keep a light fast and do the main puja at the special time. Food is simple: fruit, milk and vrat foods, with night prayers. Anyone who is unwell, elderly, pregnant or young is encouraged to keep a gentle version, because the spirit of the vrat matters more than strict rules.
Some Masik Shivratri dates are considered extra special because of the weekday. Angarki Chaturthi (Tuesday) are the best known. Across 2026 and 2027 there are 0 such dates, listed above.
If you live outside India, use your local times. The date can shift by a day because sunrise, sunset and moonrise happen at different moments in each city.
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What is the story behind Masik Shivratri?
Its stories come from the Puranas; the theme is devotion to Lord Shiva.
Is Masik Shivratri in the daily panchang?
Yes, the tithi shows on the panchang page.
What is Maha Shivratri?
The yearly Shivratri in Phalguna; Masik Shivratri is the monthly one.
What is Sankashti vs Vinayaka Chaturthi?
Sankashti is Krishna paksha Chaturthi; Vinayaka is Shukla paksha.
What is pradosh kaal?
About 1.5 hours around sunset.
Can I keep Masik Shivratri abroad?
Yes, use local times; the date may differ.
What is the Hinglish search for Masik Shivratri?
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Is Masik Shivratri good for starting new work?
It is a prayer day; for new work see shubh muhurat today.
How long is the tithi?
Usually 19 to 26 hours.
Can a tithi skip a day?
Yes, a kshaya tithi touches no sunrise.
What if I miss a Masik Shivratri?
Simply keep the next one.
How many Masik Shivratri in a month?
One.
Can children keep Masik Shivratri?
A light version only.
What charity suits Masik Shivratri?
Food or clothes, kept simple.
Which month has the biggest Masik Shivratri?
Phalguna, Maha Shivratri.
What is Sakat Chauth?
The Magha month Sankashti Chaturthi, widely kept in north India.
Can I eat fruit on Masik Shivratri?
Yes.
Can I eat salt on Masik Shivratri?
Sendha namak is common.
Where can I see tithi times?
In the table above and on the daily panchang.
Are these dates calculated?
Yes, by the astronomy engine for New Delhi.
What is the first Masik Shivratri of 2026?
Fri, 16 Jan, 2026.
What is the last Masik Shivratri of 2027?
Sat, 25 Dec, 2027.
What is the first Masik Shivratri of 2027?
Tue, 5 Jan, 2027.
Why do some calendars differ?
Different rules for which instant to check.
Is Masik Shivratri linked to Ekadashi?
No, a separate vrat; see Ekadashi dates.
What is Purnima?
The full Moon tithi; see Purnima dates.
What is Amavasya?
The new Moon tithi; see Amavasya dates.
What is a monthly vrat?
A fast tied to a tithi that returns each lunar month.
Which is easier for beginners?
Pradosh, since it ends with an evening meal.
Where are other vrat dates?
See the vrat calendar page.
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