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.
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Select a month and year to see the major festivals and Vratas.
Hindu Festivals & Vratas in February 2026
Festival and vrata dates for Auckland in February 2026:
- Kadali Vratam (Magha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 1 February 2026.
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Sunday, 1 February 2026.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Sunday, 1 February 2026.
- Thai Poosam✓ — Monday, 2 February 2026.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Thursday, 5 February 2026.
- Kalashtami✓ — Monday, 9 February 2026.
- Kumbha Sankramana (11:39 AM) — Friday, 13 February 2026.
- Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna)✓ Completed — Friday, 13 February 2026.
- Bhanu Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ — Sunday, 15 February 2026.
- Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Sunday, 15 February 2026. — A solemn festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrated with fasting and night-long vigils to honor the overcoming of darkness and ignorance.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Monday, 16 February 2026.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
- Phalguna Masarambh✓ — Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Saturday, 21 February 2026.
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Monday, 23 February 2026.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 24 February 2026.
- Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
- Smarta Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla)✓ Completed — Friday, 27 February 2026.
- Vaishnava Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla)✓ Completed — Saturday, 28 February 2026.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
February 2026
| 01FebruarySunday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 1:23 PM) 🔔Kadali Vratam (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed |
| 02FebruaryMonday | Shukla Purnima (till 11:09 AM) 🔔Thai Poosam✓ Completed |
| 05FebruaryThursday | Krishna Tritiya (till 7:40 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 10:18 PM✓ Completed |
| 09FebruaryMonday | Krishna Saptami (till 12:31 PM) 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 13FebruaryFriday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 9:56 PM) 🔔Kumbha Sankramana (11:39 AM) — Punyakala: 06:53 AM - 11:39 AM✓ Completed 🔔Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 14 February 2026 06:54 AM - 11:04 AM✓ Completed |
| 15FebruarySunday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (16th) 12:35 AM) 🔔Bhanu Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Pradosha Kaal: No overlap; Nishitha Kaal: 01:13 AM - 01:56 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 16 February 2026 06:56 AM - 08:12 PM✓ Completed |
| 16FebruaryMonday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (17th) 1:04 AM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 16 February 2026 06:56 AM - Tuesday, 17 February 2026 06:57 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 17 February 2026 06:57 AM |
| 17FebruaryTuesday | Amavasya (till (18th) 1:01 AM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed |
| 18FebruaryWednesday | Shukla Pratipada (till (19th) 12:28 AM) 🔔Phalguna Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 21FebruarySaturday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 8:31 PM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 23FebruaryMonday | Shukla Shashthi (till 4:39 PM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 24FebruaryTuesday | Shukla Saptami (till 2:32 PM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 25FebruaryWednesday | Shukla Ashtami (till 12:22 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 27FebruaryFriday | Shukla Dashami (till 8:03 AM) 🔔Smarta Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 28 February 2026 11:35 AM - 03:45 PM✓ Completed |
| 28FebruarySaturday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (1st) 4:13 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Sunday, 01 March 2026 07:09 AM - 07:24 AM✓ Completed |
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
Auckland
2026 · February
Pacific/Auckland
