Maha Shivratri 2027 Date

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Maha Shivratri 2027
Saturday, 6 March 2027
Tithi: 6 Mar, 12:04 pm – 7 Mar, 1:47 pm IST
YearDateTithi timing (IST)
2026Sun, 15 Feb15 Feb, 5:05 pm – 16 Feb, 5:35 pm
2027Sat, 6 Mar6 Mar, 12:04 pm – 7 Mar, 1:47 pm
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About Maha Shivratri

Maha Shivratri is the great night of Lord Shiva. Devotees fast, offer bel leaves, milk and water to the Shivling and stay awake through the four prahars of the night chanting Om Namah Shivaya.

How the date is decided

Maha Shivratri falls on Krishna Chaturdashi of Phalguna (purnimanta), observed at midnight (nishita kaal). In 2026 it falls on Sunday, 15 February 2026.

Other festivals around this time

Holi · Gudi Padwa / Ugadi · Ram Navami · Baisakhi

Dates follow the panchang for New Delhi (IST), worked out from the positions of the Sun and Moon; tithi times are shown in IST. Some regions and traditions observe a festival a day earlier or later, so check with your family priest or local temple for rituals.

Frequently asked questions

When is Maha Shivratri in 2026?
Maha Shivratri 2026 is on Sunday, 15 February 2026. The tithi runs from 15 Feb, 5:05 pm to 16 Feb, 5:35 pm IST.
When is Maha Shivratri in 2027?
Maha Shivratri 2027 is on Saturday, 6 March 2027. The tithi runs from 6 Mar, 12:04 pm to 7 Mar, 1:47 pm IST.
How is the date of Maha Shivratri decided?
It falls on Krishna Chaturdashi of Phalguna (purnimanta), observed at midnight (nishita kaal). Because the Hindu calendar follows the Moon, the date in the English calendar changes every year.

Last updated: 2026-11-02