Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Abu Dhabi. Festival observance is not based on the civil date alone: sunrise, Tithi, Nakshatra, lunar month, and location can all affect the selected day. The astronomical positions are calculated with Swiss Ephemeris, while the observance rules follow traditional Panchanga practice.
How to use this festival calendar
- Select the place carefully: Sunrise and Tithi boundaries differ by location, so the listed date can change between cities or countries.
- Read the timings: When a Tithi spans two civil dates, the applicable sunrise, midday, moonrise, or Pradosha rule may decide the observance day.
- Respect your tradition: Smarta, Vaishnava, regional, family, and temple traditions may apply different rules. Use the calendar as a detailed reference and follow your established custom where required.
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Select a month and year to see the major festivals and Vratas.
Hindu Festivals & Vratas in December 2028
Festival and vrata dates for Abu Dhabi in December 2028:
- Dwatrimshad Vratam (Margashirsha Maasa) — Friday, 1 December 2028.
- Datta Jayanti (Margashirsha Maasa) — Friday, 1 December 2028.
- Purnima Vrat — Friday, 1 December 2028.
- Krittika Vratam — Friday, 1 December 2028.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Friday, 1 December 2028.
- Rohini Vratam — Saturday, 2 December 2028.
- Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Tuesday, 5 December 2028.
- Kalashtami — Friday, 8 December 2028.
- Sarvesham Saphala Ekadashi (Margashirsha Krishna) — Tuesday, 12 December 2028.
- Soumya Pradosham (Margashirsha Maasa) — Wednesday, 13 December 2028.
- Masik Shivaratri (Margashirsha Maasa) — Thursday, 14 December 2028.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 14 December 2028.
- Dhanu Sankramana (09:12 PM) — Friday, 15 December 2028.
- Darsha Shraddha — Friday, 15 December 2028.
- Pausha Masarambh — Saturday, 16 December 2028.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Tuesday, 19 December 2028.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Thursday, 21 December 2028.
- Masik Durgashtami (Pausha Maasa) — Sunday, 24 December 2028.
- Sarvesham Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Pushya Shukla) — Wednesday, 27 December 2028.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Thursday, 28 December 2028.
- Krittika Vratam — Thursday, 28 December 2028.
- Bhrigu Pradosham (Pausha Maasa) — Friday, 29 December 2028.
- Rohini Vratam — Friday, 29 December 2028.
- Purnima Vrat — Sunday, 31 December 2028.
- Lunar Eclipse — Ketu-grastha Total • Visible locally — Sunday, 31 December 2028.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Sunday, 31 December 2028.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
December 2028
| 01DecemberFriday | Shukla Purnima (till (2nd) 5:40 AM) 🔔Dwatrimshad Vratam (Margashirsha Maasa) 🔔Datta Jayanti (Margashirsha Maasa) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Krittika Vratam 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 02DecemberSaturday | Krishna Pratipada (till (3rd) 5:41 AM) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 05DecemberTuesday | Krishna Chaturthi (till (6th) 3:29 AM) 🔔Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:46 PM |
| 08DecemberFriday | Krishna Saptami (till 10:39 PM) 🔔Kalashtami |
| 12DecemberTuesday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 1:43 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Saphala Ekadashi (Margashirsha Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 13 December 2028 07:01 AM - 08:07 AM |
| 13DecemberWednesday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 11:26 AM) |
| 14DecemberThursday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 9:20 AM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 14 December 2028 07:02 AM - Friday, 15 December 2028 07:02 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 15 December 2028 07:02 AM |
| 15DecemberFriday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 7:31 AM) 🔔Dhanu Sankramana (09:12 PM) — Punyakala: 11:08 AM - 05:32 PM 🔔Darsha Shraddha |
| 16DecemberSaturday | Shukla Pratipada (till (17th) 5:11 AM) 🔔Pausha Masarambh |
| 19DecemberTuesday | Shukla Chaturthi (till (20th) 6:15 AM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 21DecemberThursday | Shukla Panchami (till 7:53 AM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 24DecemberSunday | Shukla Ashtami (till 3:00 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Pausha Maasa) |
| 27DecemberWednesday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 8:57 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Pushya Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Thursday, 28 December 2028 07:09 AM - 10:49 AM |
| 28DecemberThursday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 9:51 PM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Thursday, 28 December 2028 07:09 AM - Friday, 29 December 2028 10:07 PM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Friday, 29 December 2028 10:07 PM 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 29DecemberFriday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 10:07 PM) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 31DecemberSunday | Shukla Purnima (till 8:48 PM) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Lunar Eclipse — Ketu-grastha Total • Visible locally — Start: 19:07 • End: 22:36 (31 Dec 2028) (Pausha Maasa) 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
This calendar of festivals and important days has been prepared based on the rules given in Hindu scriptures like Nirnaya Sindhu, Dharma Sindhu, etc. It has been created for the benefit of all followers of Hinduism worldwide. If you find any mistake in this calendar regarding any festival or any important day, or if any festival related to your region is not included, please inform me by emailing admin@onlinejyotish.com. Thank you for your cooperation.
Glossary: Understanding Hindu Calendar Terms
These terms help explain why a festival date may differ from a printed calendar or a nearby temple:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tithi | A lunar day. It is the time taken by the Moon to move 12 degrees away from the Sun. |
| Nakshatra | One of the 27 divisions along the Moon’s path. Some festivals and Vratas require a particular Nakshatra. |
| Purnimant / Amavasyant | Purnimant months end on Full Moon (North India). Amavasyant months end on No Moon (South India). |
| Smarta vs Vaishnava | Smarta and Vaishnava observances can fall on different dates because their sunrise and Tithi-purity rules are not identical. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How the dates are prepared: Astronomical positions are calculated with Swiss Ephemeris. Festival-selection rules are maintained from traditional Panchanga references under the guidance of Sri Santhosh Kumar Sharma. Regional and sectarian practice can still differ.
City · Year
Abu Dhabi
2028 · December
Asia/Dubai
