February Festivals 2026: When are Mahashivratri and Amalaki Ekadashi? Note the dates of February's fasts and festivals.

News Topical, Digital Desk : February is just a few days away. In Sanatan Dharma, February is considered extremely important, as many fasts and festivals are celebrated during this month. Mahashivratri (Mahashivratri 2026) will be celebrated in February. On this special occasion, worship of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati is enshrined. Holashtak will also begin, prohibiting auspicious and auspicious activities during this time. Therefore, let's explore the complete calendar for February (February Festivals 2026 Calendar).

February fasts and festivals

• Magh Purnima will be celebrated on February 1st. On this day, worship of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi is customary. Guru Ravidas Jayanti and Lalita Jayanti also fall on this day.
• Phalguna will begin on February 2. This month holds special significance in Sanatan Dharma.
• Dwijapriya Sankashti will be celebrated on February 5th, during the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Phalguna. This date is considered auspicious for worshipping Lord Ganesha.
• Yashoda Jayanti is on February 7.
• Bhanu Saptami and Shabari Jayanti will be celebrated on 08 February.
• Janaki Jayanti, Kalashtami and monthly Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on 09 February.
• On February 13, Krishna Bhishma Dwadashi, Kumbh Sankranti and Vijaya Ekadashi fasts will be observed.
• Shani Trayodashi and Shani Pradosh fasts will be observed on February 14. Vijaya Ekadashi fast will also be broken on the same day.
• Mahashivratri will be celebrated on February 15. On this day, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati will be worshipped.
• Phalguna Amavasya falls on February 17th. A solar eclipse will also occur on this day. This eclipse will not be visible in India.
• The festival of Phulera Dooj will be celebrated on 19th February.
• Dhundhiraj Chaturthi will be celebrated on 21st February.
• Skanda Shashthi is on 22nd February.
• Monthly Karthigai is on 23 February
• Holashtak will begin on February 24. Monthly Durgashtami will be celebrated on the same day.
• Rohini fast is on 25th February.
• Amalaki Ekadashi fast will be observed on 27th February .

Falgun Amavasya 2026 Date and Shubh Muhurat

According to the Vedic calendar, Phalguna Amavasya will be celebrated on February 17.
Phalguna Amavasya Tithi begins on February 16 at 5:34 PM.
Phalguna Amavasya Tithi ends on February 17 at 5:30 PM.
Brahma Muhurta : 5:16 PM to 6:07 PM.
Amrit Kaal: 10:39 AM to 12:17 PM.
Vijay Muhurta: 2:28 PM to 3:13 PM.

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