Falgun Month 2026: The month of Falgun begins on February 2, 2026. This month is considered extremely auspicious for the worship of Shiva and Parvati. According to religious beliefs, performing charity, worship, fasting, and meditation during the month of Falgun increases happiness and good fortune for the devotee. They also receive special blessings. Besides this, the month of Falgun is also known for major festivals like Mahashivratri, Ekadashi, Holashtak, and Holi. However, this year, the month of Falgun coincides with both a solar and a lunar eclipse. The occurrence of two eclipses in the same month is considered highly influential and significant. Therefore, let's learn about the fasts, festivals, and other important dates of this month in detail.

Fasts and Festivals of February 2026
Date     Day     Fast/Festival
February 1    Sunday    Magha Purnima Fast
February 2    Monday    Beginning of Falgun Month
February 5    Thursday,    Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi
February 7    Saturday    Yashoda Jayanti
February 8    Sunday    Bhanu Saptami, Shabari Jayanti
February 9    Monday    Janaki Jayanti, Kalashtami (Monthly), Janmashtami (Monthly)
February 13    Friday,    Vijaya Ekadashi, Kumbh Sankranti
February 14    Saturday    Shani Trayodashi, Pradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha)
February 15    Sunday,    Mahashivratri, Monthly Shivratri
February 17    Tuesday    Falgun Amavasya (Solar Eclipse, but not visible in India)
February 18    Wednesday,    Chandra Darshan, Phulera Dooj
February 19    , Friday    Ramakrishna Jayanti
February 21    Sunday    Dhundhiraj Chaturthi
February 22    Monday,    Skanda Shashti
February 23    Tuesday,    Monthly Karthigai
February 24    Wednesday,    Holashtak Begins
February 25    Thursday,    Rohini Vrat
February 27    Friday,    Amalaki Ekadashi
March 1    Sunday    Pradosh Vrat
March 3    Tuesday    Falgun Purnima, Holika Dahan, Lunar Eclipse

When is Mahashivratri 2026?

This year, the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the Falgun month begins on February 15th at 5:04 PM. This date concludes on February 16th at 5:34 PM. Therefore, Maha Shivaratri will be celebrated on February 15, 2026.

Maha Shivaratri 4 Prahar Puja Muhurat 2026

First Prahar Puja Time: 06:39 PM to 09:45 PM
Second Prahar Puja Time: 09:45 PM to 12:52 AM
Third Prahar Puja Time: 12:52 AM to 03:59 AM
Fourth Prahar Puja Time: 03:59 AM to 07:06 AM

Solar Eclipse 2026

A solar eclipse will occur on February 17, 2026. This is a Tuesday, coinciding with the Phalguna Amavasya (new moon) tithi. The eclipse will begin at 5:26 PM and is expected to end at 7:57 PM. The total duration of the eclipse will be 2 hours and 31 minutes. However, this solar eclipse will not be visible in India.

Lunar Eclipse 2026

The first lunar eclipse of 2026 will occur on March 3rd. This will be a partial lunar eclipse, which will be visible in India. It will last from 6:26 PM to 6:46 PM. The total duration of the lunar eclipse will be 20 minutes. The Sutak period will begin at 9:39 AM.

When will Holi be celebrated?
The full moon (Purnima) tithi of the Phalguna month will begin on March 2, 2026, at 5:55 PM.
This tithi will end on March 3rd at 5:07 PM.
According to this tithi, Holika Dahan will be performed on March 3, 2026.
The next day, March 4th, will be celebrated as Holi with colors.

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