Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for London. 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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Hindu Festivals & Vratas in January 2034
Festival and vrata dates for London in January 2034:
- Vaishnava Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Pushya Shukla) — Sunday, 1 January 2034.
- Krittika Vratam — Sunday, 1 January 2034.
- Soma Pradosham (Pausha Maasa) — Monday, 2 January 2034.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Monday, 2 January 2034.
- Rohini Vratam — Monday, 2 January 2034.
- Purnima Vrat — Wednesday, 4 January 2034.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Wednesday, 4 January 2034.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Saturday, 7 January 2034.
- Kalashtami — Wednesday, 11 January 2034.
- Bhogi — Friday, 13 January 2034.
- Lohri — Friday, 13 January 2034.
- Makara Sankranti (Uttarayana Punyakal) — Saturday, 14 January 2034. — Marks the Sun's transit into Capricorn, heralding longer days. This harvest festival is celebrated with kite flying and traditional sweets.
- Pongal — Saturday, 14 January 2034.
- Magh Bihu — Saturday, 14 January 2034.
- Makara Sankramana (10:57 AM) — Saturday, 14 January 2034.
- Kanuma — Sunday, 15 January 2034.
- Mattu Pongal — Sunday, 15 January 2034.
- Mukkanuma — Monday, 16 January 2034.
- Kaanum Pongal — Monday, 16 January 2034.
- Sarvesham Shattila Ekadashi (Pushya Krishna) — Monday, 16 January 2034.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Pausha Maasa) — Tuesday, 17 January 2034.
- Masik Shivaratri (Pausha Maasa) — Wednesday, 18 January 2034.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Wednesday, 18 January 2034.
- Darsha Shraddha — Thursday, 19 January 2034.
- Mauni Amavasya (Magha Maasa) — Friday, 20 January 2034.
- Magha Masarambh — Saturday, 21 January 2034.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Monday, 23 January 2034.
- Vasant Panchami (Magha Maasa) — Tuesday, 24 January 2034. — Celebrates the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and art.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Wednesday, 25 January 2034.
- Ratha Saptami (Magha Maasa) — Thursday, 26 January 2034.
- Bhishma Ashtami (Magha Maasa) — Friday, 27 January 2034.
- Masik Durgashtami (Magha Maasa) — Friday, 27 January 2034.
- Krittika Vratam — Saturday, 28 January 2034.
- Rohini Vratam — Sunday, 29 January 2034.
- Sarvesham Jaya (Bhishma) Ekadashi (Magha Shukla) — Monday, 30 January 2034.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Magha Maasa) — Tuesday, 31 January 2034.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 31 January 2034.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
January 2034
| 01JanuarySunday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (2nd) 2:16 AM) 🔔Vaishnava Vaikuntha Ekadashi (Pushya Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 02 January 2034 08:12 AM - 08:27 AM 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 02JanuaryMonday | Shukla Trayodashi (till 11:53 PM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Monday, 02 January 2034 08:12 AM - Tuesday, 03 January 2034 08:12 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Tuesday, 03 January 2034 08:12 AM 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 04JanuaryWednesday | Shukla Purnima (till 7:47 PM) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 07JanuarySaturday | Krishna Tritiya (till 5:23 PM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 07:29 PM |
| 11JanuaryWednesday | Krishna Saptami (till 11:56 PM) 🔔Kalashtami |
| 13JanuaryFriday | Krishna Navami (till (14th) 5:17 AM) 🔔Bhogi 🔔Lohri |
| 14JanuarySaturday | Krishna Dashami (till (15th) 7:35 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 (10:57 AM) — Punyakala: 10:57 AM - 04:12 PM |
| 15JanuarySunday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (16th) 9:22 AM) 🔔Kanuma 🔔Mattu Pongal |
| 16JanuaryMonday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 9:22 AM) 🔔Mukkanuma 🔔Kaanum Pongal 🔔Sarvesham Shattila Ekadashi (Pushya Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 17 January 2034 08:03 AM - 08:40 AM |
| 17JanuaryTuesday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 10:30 AM) |
| 18JanuaryWednesday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 10:57 AM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Wednesday, 18 January 2034 08:03 AM - Thursday, 19 January 2034 08:01 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Thursday, 19 January 2034 08:01 AM |
| 19JanuaryThursday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 10:46 AM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha |
| 20JanuaryFriday | Amavasya (till 10:01 AM) 🔔Mauni Amavasya (Magha Maasa) |
| 21JanuarySaturday | Shukla Pratipada (till 8:49 AM) 🔔Magha Masarambh |
| 23JanuaryMonday | Shukla Chaturthi (till (24th) 3:34 AM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 24JanuaryTuesday | Shukla Panchami (till (25th) 1:34 AM) 🔔Vasant Panchami (Magha Maasa)Celebrates the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, music, and art. |
| 25JanuaryWednesday | Shukla Shashthi (till 11:32 PM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 26JanuaryThursday | Shukla Saptami (till 9:31 PM) |
| 27JanuaryFriday | Shukla Ashtami (till 7:32 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Magha Maasa) |
| 28JanuarySaturday | Shukla Navami (till 5:37 PM) 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 29JanuarySunday | Shukla Dashami (till 3:47 PM) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 30JanuaryMonday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 2:05 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Jaya (Bhishma) Ekadashi (Magha Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 31 January 2034 07:46 AM - 08:58 AM |
| 31JanuaryTuesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 12:34 PM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 31 January 2034 07:46 AM - Wednesday, 01 February 2034 11:20 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 01 February 2034 11:20 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
London
2034 · January
Europe/London
