Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Dubai. 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 January 2068
Festival and vrata dates for Dubai in January 2068:
- Sarvesham Saphala Ekadashi (Margashirsha Krishna) — Sunday, 1 January 2068.
- Soma Pradosham (Margashirsha Maasa) — Monday, 2 January 2068.
- Masik Shivaratri (Margashirsha Maasa) — Tuesday, 3 January 2068.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 3 January 2068.
- Darsha Shraddha — Wednesday, 4 January 2068.
- Pausha Masarambh — Thursday, 5 January 2068.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Sunday, 8 January 2068.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Tuesday, 10 January 2068.
- Masik Durgashtami (Pausha Maasa) — Wednesday, 11 January 2068.
- Bhogi — Saturday, 14 January 2068.
- Lohri — Saturday, 14 January 2068.
- Krittika Vratam — Saturday, 14 January 2068.
- Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana Punyakal) — Sunday, 15 January 2068. — Marks the Sun's transit into Capricorn, heralding longer days. This harvest festival is celebrated with kite flying and traditional sweets.
- Pongal — Sunday, 15 January 2068.
- Magh Bihu — Sunday, 15 January 2068.
- Makara Sankramana (08:04 AM) — Sunday, 15 January 2068.
- Sarvesham Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Pushya Shukla) — Sunday, 15 January 2068.
- Rohini Vratam — Sunday, 15 January 2068.
- Kanuma — Monday, 16 January 2068.
- Mattu Pongal — Monday, 16 January 2068.
- Soma Pradosham (Pausha Maasa) — Monday, 16 January 2068.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Monday, 16 January 2068.
- Mukkanuma — Tuesday, 17 January 2068.
- Kaanum Pongal — Tuesday, 17 January 2068.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Wednesday, 18 January 2068.
- Purnima Vrat — Thursday, 19 January 2068.
- Thai Poosam — Friday, 20 January 2068.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Monday, 23 January 2068.
- Kalashtami — Friday, 27 January 2068.
- Smarta Shattila Ekadashi (Pushya Krishna) — Monday, 30 January 2068.
- Vaishnava Shattila Ekadashi (Pushya Krishna) — Tuesday, 31 January 2068.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
January 2068
| 01JanuarySunday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 2:10 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Saphala Ekadashi (Margashirsha Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 02 January 2068 07:08 AM - 08:40 AM |
| 02JanuaryMonday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 1:17 PM) |
| 03JanuaryTuesday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 11:40 AM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 03 January 2068 07:08 AM - Wednesday, 04 January 2068 07:09 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 04 January 2068 07:09 AM |
| 04JanuaryWednesday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 9:24 AM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha |
| 05JanuaryThursday | Shukla Pratipada (till (6th) 3:32 AM) 🔔Pausha Masarambh |
| 08JanuarySunday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 5:48 PM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 10JanuaryTuesday | Shukla Shashthi (till 12:29 PM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 11JanuaryWednesday | Shukla Saptami (till 10:33 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Pausha Maasa) |
| 14JanuarySaturday | Shukla Dashami (till 8:08 AM) 🔔Bhogi 🔔Lohri 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 15JanuarySunday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 8:26 AM) 🔔Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana Punyakal)Marks the Sun's transit into Capricorn, heralding longer days. This harvest festival is celebrated with kite flying and traditional sweets. 🔔Pongal 🔔Magh Bihu 🔔Makara Sankramana (08:04 AM) — Punyakala: 08:04 AM - 05:46 PM 🔔Sarvesham Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Pushya Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 16 January 2068 07:09 AM - 07:40 AM 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 16JanuaryMonday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 9:11 AM) 🔔Kanuma 🔔Mattu Pongal 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 16 January 2068 07:09 AM - Tuesday, 17 January 2068 10:22 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 17 January 2068 10:22 AM |
| 17JanuaryTuesday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 10:22 AM) 🔔Mukkanuma 🔔Kaanum Pongal |
| 18JanuaryWednesday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 11:54 AM) 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 19JanuaryThursday | Shukla Purnima (till 1:45 PM) 🔔Purnima Vrat |
| 20JanuaryFriday | Krishna Pratipada (till 3:53 PM) 🔔Thai Poosam |
| 23JanuaryMonday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 11:19 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:26 PM |
| 27JanuaryFriday | Krishna Ashtami (till (28th) 6:56 AM) 🔔Kalashtami |
| 30JanuaryMonday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (31st) 5:34 AM) 🔔Smarta Shattila Ekadashi (Pushya Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 31 January 2068 11:02 AM - 03:09 PM |
| 31JanuaryTuesday | Krishna Dvadashi (till (1st) 3:28 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Shattila Ekadashi (Pushya Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Wednesday, 01 February 2068 07:05 AM - 07:20 AM |
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
Dubai
2068 · January
Asia/Dubai
