Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Durban. 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 Durban in February 2026:
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Sunday, 1 February 2026.
- Ravi Pushya Yoga✓ — Sunday, 1 February 2026.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ — Sunday, 1 February 2026.
- Thai Poosam✓ — Sunday, 1 February 2026.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Thursday, 5 February 2026.
- Kalashtami✓ — Monday, 9 February 2026.
- Kumbha Sankramana (12:39 AM) — Friday, 13 February 2026.
- Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna)✓ Completed — Friday, 13 February 2026.
- Shani Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 14 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 — Sunday, 15 February 2026.
- Darsha Shraddha✓ — Monday, 16 February 2026.
- Solar Eclipse — Partial • Visible locally — Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
- Phalguna Masarambh✓ — Wednesday, 18 February 2026.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Friday, 20 February 2026.
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Sunday, 22 February 2026.
- Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 24 February 2026.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 24 February 2026.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Wednesday, 25 February 2026.
- Sarvesham Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla)✓ Completed — Friday, 27 February 2026.
- Shani Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 28 February 2026.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 28 February 2026.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
February 2026
| 01FebruarySunday | Shukla Purnima (till (2nd) 12:09 AM) 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Ravi Pushya Yoga✓ Completed 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam✓ Completed 🔔Thai Poosam✓ Completed |
| 05FebruaryThursday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 8:52 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 09:06 PM✓ Completed |
| 09FebruaryMonday | Krishna Ashtami (till (10th) 3:57 AM) 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 13FebruaryFriday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 10:56 AM) 🔔Kumbha Sankramana (12:39 AM) — Punyakala: 05:38 AM - 12:02 PM✓ Completed 🔔Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 14 February 2026 05:39 AM - 07:22 AM✓ Completed |
| 14FebruarySaturday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 12:32 PM) 🔔Shani Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed |
| 15FebruarySunday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 1:35 PM) 🔔Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Pradosha Kaal: 06:39 PM - 08:51 PM; Nishitha Kaal: 11:48 PM - 12:32 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 16 February 2026 02:04 PM - 06:38 PM✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 15 February 2026 05:40 AM - Monday, 16 February 2026 05:41 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 16 February 2026 05:41 AM |
| 16FebruaryMonday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 2:04 PM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed |
| 17FebruaryTuesday | Amavasya (till 2:01 PM) 🔔Solar Eclipse — Partial • Visible locally — Start: 14:10 • End: 15:57 (17 Feb 2026)✓ Completed (Phalguna Maasa) |
| 18FebruaryWednesday | Shukla Pratipada (till 1:28 PM) 🔔Phalguna Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 20FebruaryFriday | Shukla Tritiya (till 11:08 AM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 22FebruarySunday | Shukla Panchami (till 7:40 AM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 24FebruaryTuesday | Shukla Ashtami (till (25th) 1:22 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 25FebruaryWednesday | Shukla Navami (till 11:11 PM) 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 27FebruaryFriday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 7:03 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 28 February 2026 05:49 AM - 08:40 AM✓ Completed |
| 28FebruarySaturday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 5:13 PM) 🔔Shani Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 28 February 2026 05:49 AM - Sunday, 01 March 2026 03:39 PM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 01 March 2026 03:39 PM |
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
Durban
2026 · February
Africa/Johannesburg
