Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Auckland. 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.
Find Festivals by Month
Select a month and year to see the major festivals and Vratas.
Hindu Festivals & Vratas in December 2026
Festival and vrata dates for Auckland in December 2026:
- Kalabhairava Ashtami (Kartika Maasa) — Tuesday, 1 December 2026.
- Kaal Bhairav Jayanti — Tuesday, 1 December 2026.
- Kalashtami — Tuesday, 1 December 2026.
- Sarvesham Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna) — Saturday, 5 December 2026.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Kartika Maasa) — Sunday, 6 December 2026.
- Masik Shivaratri (Kartika Maasa) — Monday, 7 December 2026.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Monday, 7 December 2026.
- Darsha Shraddha — Tuesday, 8 December 2026.
- Margashirsha Masarambh — Thursday, 10 December 2026.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Sunday, 13 December 2026.
- Vivah Panchami (Margashirsha Maasa) — Monday, 14 December 2026.
- Subrahmanya Shashti (Margashirsha Maasa) — Tuesday, 15 December 2026.
- Datta Navaratri Begins (Margashirsha Maasa) — Tuesday, 15 December 2026.
- Champa Shashthi (Margashirsha Maasa) — Tuesday, 15 December 2026.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Tuesday, 15 December 2026.
- Dhanu Sankramana (05:56 PM) — Wednesday, 16 December 2026.
- Masik Durgashtami (Margashirsha Maasa) — Thursday, 17 December 2026.
- Gita Jayanti (Margashirsha Maasa) — Sunday, 20 December 2026.
- Smarta Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Margashirsha Shukla) — Sunday, 20 December 2026.
- Vaishnava Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Margashirsha Shukla) — Monday, 21 December 2026.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Margashirsha Maasa) — Tuesday, 22 December 2026.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 22 December 2026.
- Krittika Vratam — Tuesday, 22 December 2026.
- Datta Jayanti (Margashirsha Maasa) — Wednesday, 23 December 2026.
- Rohini Vratam — Wednesday, 23 December 2026.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Wednesday, 23 December 2026.
- Dwatrimshad Vratam (Margashirsha Maasa) — Thursday, 24 December 2026.
- Purnima Vrat — Thursday, 24 December 2026.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Sunday, 27 December 2026.
- Kalashtami — Wednesday, 30 December 2026.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
December 2026
| 01DecemberTuesday | Krishna Saptami (till 7:42 AM) 🔔Kalabhairava Ashtami (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 🔔Kalashtami |
| 05DecemberSaturday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 7:15 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 06 December 2026 05:59 AM - 06:35 AM |
| 06DecemberSunday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 8:22 AM) |
| 07DecemberMonday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 9:52 AM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 07 December 2026 05:59 AM - Tuesday, 08 December 2026 05:59 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 08 December 2026 05:59 AM |
| 08DecemberTuesday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 11:43 AM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha |
| 10DecemberThursday | Shukla Pratipada (till 4:16 PM) 🔔Margashirsha Masarambh |
| 13DecemberSunday | Shukla Chaturthi (till (14th) 12:18 AM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 14DecemberMonday | Shukla Panchami (till (15th) 2:46 AM) 🔔Vivah Panchami (Margashirsha Maasa) |
| 15DecemberTuesday | Shukla Shashthi (till (16th) 4:49 AM) 🔔Subrahmanya Shashti (Margashirsha Maasa) 🔔Datta Navaratri Begins (Margashirsha Maasa) 🔔Champa Shashthi (Margashirsha Maasa) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 16DecemberWednesday | Shukla Saptami (till (17th) 6:16 AM) 🔔Dhanu Sankramana (05:56 PM) — Punyakala: 05:56 PM - 08:31 PM |
| 17DecemberThursday | Shukla Saptami (till 6:16 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Margashirsha Maasa) |
| 20DecemberSunday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (21st) 3:45 AM) 🔔Gita Jayanti (Margashirsha Maasa) 🔔Smarta Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Margashirsha Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 21 December 2026 09:05 AM - 01:05 PM |
| 21DecemberMonday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (22nd) 1:06 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Margashirsha Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 22 December 2026 06:03 AM - 06:18 AM |
| 22DecemberTuesday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 9:54 PM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 22 December 2026 06:03 AM - Wednesday, 23 December 2026 06:03 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 23 December 2026 06:03 AM 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 23DecemberWednesday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 6:17 PM) 🔔Datta Jayanti (Margashirsha Maasa) 🔔Rohini Vratam 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 24DecemberThursday | Shukla Purnima (till 2:28 PM) 🔔Dwatrimshad Vratam (Margashirsha Maasa) 🔔Purnima Vrat |
| 27DecemberSunday | Krishna Chaturthi (till (28th) 12:43 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 11:20 PM |
| 30DecemberWednesday | Krishna Saptami (till 8:06 PM) 🔔Kalashtami |
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
Festival dates depend on location, sunrise, the duration of the Tithi, and the rule used for that observance. A temple may also follow a regional Panchanga, a traditional school, or its own established custom. A different date does not automatically mean that either calendar is wrong.
Smarta and Vaishnava traditions apply different sunrise and Dashami-overlap rules. This can place the fast on consecutive dates. Follow the tradition observed by your family, Guru, or temple.
An eclipse can affect worship, fasting, temple schedules, and Sutak observance. The effect depends on visibility at the selected location and on the tradition being followed, so local guidance may still be necessary.
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
Auckland
2026 · December
Pacific/Auckland
