August 2026 is packed with important Hindu festivals, vrats and religious observances celebrated across India. The month falls largely during the holy period of Shravan (Sawan), making it especially significant for devotees of Lord Shiva.
It also features major celebrations such as Hariyali Teej, Nag Panchami, Onam, Raksha Bandhan, Varalakshmi Vrat, Putrada Ekadashi and several fasting days observed by millions of devotees.
Whether you are planning temple visits, observing fasts or preparing for family celebrations, here is the complete Hindu festival calendar for August 2026.
August 2026 Hindu festival calendar at a glance
The month begins with the conclusion of Jayaparvati Vrat on 1 August and includes important occasions such as Friendship Day, Shravan Somwar Vrats, Mangala Gauri Vrats, Hariyali Teej, Nag Panchami, Onam and Raksha Bandhan.
August 2026 is also notable for two astronomical events: a Total Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) on 12 August and a Partial Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on 28 August.
Major Hindu festivals and vrat dates in August 2026
| Festival / Vrat | Date |
|---|---|
| Jayaparvati Vrat Ends | August 1, Saturday |
| Friendship Day | August 2, Sunday |
| Gajanana Sankashti | August 2, Sunday |
| First Shravan Somwar Vrat | August 3, Monday |
| Aadi Perukku | August 3, Monday |
| First Mangala Gauri Vrat | August 4, Tuesday |
| Kalashtami | August 5, Wednesday |
| Masik Krishna Janmashtami | August 5, Wednesday |
| Masik Karthigai | August 7, Friday |
| Rohini Vrat | August 8, Saturday |
| Kamika Ekadashi | August 9, Sunday |
| Krishna Vasudeva Dwadashi | August 9, Sunday |
| Second Shravan Somwar Vrat | August 10, Monday |
| Soma Pradosh Vrat | August 10, Monday |
| Sawan Shivaratri | August 11, Tuesday |
| Second Mangala Gauri Vrat | August 11, Tuesday |
| Masik Shivaratri | August 11, Tuesday |
| Hariyali Amavasya | August 12, Wednesday |
| Aadi Amavasai | August 12, Wednesday |
| Surya Grahan (Total Solar Eclipse) | August 12, Wednesday |
| Darsha Amavasya | August 12, Wednesday |
| Anvadhan | August 12, Wednesday |
| Shravana Amavasya | August 12, Wednesday |
| Ishti | August 13, Thursday |
| Andal Jayanthi | August 14, Friday |
| Chandra Darshana | August 14, Friday |
| Hariyali Teej | August 15, Saturday |
| Independence Day | August 15, Saturday |
| Durva Ganapati Chaturthi | August 16, Sunday |
| Nag Panchami | August 17, Monday |
| Third Shravan Somwar Vrat | August 17, Monday |
| Simha Sankranti | August 17, Monday |
| Malayalam New Year | August 17, Monday |
| Skanda Sashti | August 17, Monday |
| Kalki Jayanti | August 18, Tuesday |
| Third Mangala Gauri Vrat | August 18, Tuesday |
| Tulsidas Jayanti | August 19, Wednesday |
| Masik Durgashtami | August 20, Thursday |
| Shravana Putrada Ekadashi | August 23, Sunday |
| Damodara Dwadashi | August 24, Monday |
| Fourth Shravan Somwar Vrat | August 24, Monday |
| Vaishnava Shravana Putrada Ekadashi | August 24, Monday |
| Fourth Mangala Gauri Vrat | August 25, Tuesday |
| Bhauma Pradosh Vrat | August 25, Tuesday |
| Rigveda Upakarma | August 26, Wednesday |
| Onam | August 26, Wednesday |
| Yajurveda Upakarma | August 27, Thursday |
| Hayagriva Jayanti | August 27, Thursday |
| Shravana Purnima Vrat | August 27, Thursday |
| Varalakshmi Vrat | August 28, Friday |
| Raksha Bandhan | August 28, Friday |
| Gayatri Jayanti | August 28, Friday |
| Gayatri Japam | August 28, Friday |
| Narali Purnima | August 28, Friday |
| Sanskrit Diwas | August 28, Friday |
| Chandra Grahan (Partial Lunar Eclipse) | August 28, Friday |
| Shravana Purnima | August 28, Friday |
| Bhadrapada Begins (North India) | August 29, Saturday |
| Kajari Teej | August 31, Monday |
| Bahula Chaturthi | August 31, Monday |
| Maha Sangada Hara Chathurti | August 31, Monday |
| Heramba Sankashti | August 31, Monday |
Shravan Somwar, Raksha Bandhan and Onam highlights
The holy month of Shravan remains one of the most significant periods for Lord Shiva devotees, with four Shravan Somwar fasts observed on 3, 10, 17 and 24 August.
The month also brings several widely celebrated festivals. Hariyali Teej falls on 15 August, Nag Panchami on 17 August, Onam on 26 August, while Varalakshmi Vrat and Raksha Bandhan will both be observed on 28 August.
Solar and lunar eclipses in August 2026
August 2026 will witness two major celestial events. A Total Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) is scheduled for 12 August, followed by a Partial Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on 28 August. Devotees should note that eclipse timings and visibility may differ depending on their location.
As Hindu festivals are determined according to lunar tithis, the exact timings of rituals, fasting periods and auspicious muhurats may vary from one city to another. Devotees are advised to refer to their local Panchang or temple authorities before performing any religious observance.
FAQs
1. Which are the major Hindu festivals in August 2026?Major festivals include Hariyali Teej, Nag Panchami, Raksha Bandhan, Onam, Varalakshmi Vrat, Shravan Somwar Vrats, Putrada Ekadashi and Kajari Teej.
2. When is Raksha Bandhan in 2026?
Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Friday, 28 August 2026.
3. How many Shravan Somwar Vrats are there in August 2026?
There are four Shravan Somwar Vrats, observed on 3, 10, 17 and 24 August.
4. When is Hariyali Teej in 2026?
Hariyali Teej falls on Saturday, 15 August 2026.
5. When is Nag Panchami in 2026?
Nag Panchami will be observed on Monday, 17 August 2026.
6. When is Onam in 2026?
Onam will be celebrated on Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
7. Which Ekadashis fall in August 2026?
The two important Ekadashis are Kamika Ekadashi (9 August) and Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (23 August).
8. Are there any eclipses in August 2026?
Yes. A Total Solar Eclipse will occur on 12 August, while a Partial Lunar Eclipse will occur on 28 August.
9. When is Varalakshmi Vrat in 2026?
Varalakshmi Vrat will be observed on Friday, 28 August 2026.
10. Why should devotees check local Panchang timings?
Festival dates remain the same, but the start and end times of tithis and auspicious muhurats vary by location. Checking a local Panchang ensures rituals and fasts are observed at the correct time.
