Pradosh Vrat and Mahashivratri 2026: The festival of Mahashivratri is considered a significant occasion for the worship of Lord Shiva. This day symbolizes the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Worshipping the Shiva family on this day fulfills all the wishes of the devotee and also brings a happy married life. Mahashivratri is celebrated on the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Phalgun. Furthermore, the Pradosh Vrat is also a very special day for Shiva devotees. According to the Hindu calendar, Pradosh Vrat is observed on the Trayodashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha of every month. Sometimes, the Pradosh Vrat, observed during the Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month, and the Mahashivratri Vrat fall on the same day. Let us find out when Pradosh Vrat and Mahashivratri will be observed this year.

When is Mahashivratri 2026?
This year, the Chaturdashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the Phalguna month will begin on February 15th at 5:04 pm.
This Tithi will end on February 16th at 5:34 pm.
The main puja of Mahashivratri is performed during Pradosh Kaal (evening) and Nishita Kaal (midnight).

Hence, the Mahashivratri fast will be observed on February 15th, 2026.

Mahashivratri Puja Muhurat 2026

First Prahar Puja Time - 6:39 PM to 9:45 PM
Second Prahar Puja Time - 9:45 PM to 12:52 PM
Third Prahar Puja Time - 12:52 AM to 3:59 AM
Fourth Prahar Puja Time - 3:59 AM to 7:06 AM
Nishita Kaal Puja Time - 12:28 AM to 1:17 AM

Phalguna Pradosh Vrat 2026

This year, the Krishna Trayodashi Tithi of the Phalguna month will begin on February 14, 2026, at 4:01 PM.
This Tithi will end on February 15, 2026, at 5:04 PM.

According to Pradosh Kaal, the Pradosh Vrat will be observed on February 14. As this day is Saturday, it will be Shani Pradosh.
In this situation, the Mahashivratri fast and Pradosh fast will be observed on different days.

Auspicious Time for Pradosh Vrat

The auspicious time for worshipping on Pradosh Vrat will begin at 6:10 pm on February 14, 2026. This time will last until 8:44 pm. On this date, the conjunction of Purvashadha Nakshatra and Siddha Yoga is forming. Therefore, worshipping Lord Shiva can be even more beneficial.

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