Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for San Jose. 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 November 2028
Festival and vrata dates for San Jose in November 2028:
- Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa) — Wednesday, 1 November 2028.
- Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) (Kartika Maasa) — Wednesday, 1 November 2028.
- Purnima Vrat — Wednesday, 1 November 2028.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Wednesday, 1 November 2028.
- Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa) — Friday, 3 November 2028.
- Krittika Vratam — Friday, 3 November 2028.
- Rohini Vratam — Saturday, 4 November 2028.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Sunday, 5 November 2028.
- Kalabhairava Ashtami (Kartika Maasa) — Thursday, 9 November 2028.
- Kaal Bhairav Jayanti — Thursday, 9 November 2028.
- Kalashtami — Thursday, 9 November 2028.
- Sarvesham Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna) — Sunday, 12 November 2028.
- Soma Pradosham (Kartika Maasa) — Monday, 13 November 2028.
- Masik Shivaratri (Kartika Maasa) — Tuesday, 14 November 2028.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 14 November 2028.
- Vrischika Sankramana (06:32 PM) — Wednesday, 15 November 2028.
- Darsha Shraddha — Wednesday, 15 November 2028.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Sunday, 19 November 2028.
- Vivah Panchami (Margashirsha Maasa) — Monday, 20 November 2028.
- Subrahmanya Shashti (Margashirsha Maasa) — Tuesday, 21 November 2028.
- Datta Navaratri Begins (Margashirsha Maasa) — Tuesday, 21 November 2028.
- Champa Shashthi (Margashirsha Maasa) — Tuesday, 21 November 2028.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Tuesday, 21 November 2028.
- Masik Durgashtami (Margashirsha Maasa) — Thursday, 23 November 2028.
- Gita Jayanti (Margashirsha Maasa) — Monday, 27 November 2028.
- Sarvesham Mokshada Ekadashi (Margashirsha Shukla) — Monday, 27 November 2028.
- Bhauma Pradosham (Margashirsha Maasa) — Tuesday, 28 November 2028.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Tuesday, 28 November 2028.
- Datta Jayanti (Margashirsha Maasa) — Thursday, 30 November 2028.
- Krittika Vratam — Thursday, 30 November 2028.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Thursday, 30 November 2028.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
November 2028
| 01NovemberWednesday | Shukla Purnima (till (2nd) 2:17 AM) 🔔Tripurotsavam (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali) (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 03NovemberFriday | Krishna Dvitiya (till (4th) 4:30 AM) 🔔Asunya Sayana Vratam (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 04NovemberSaturday | Krishna Tritiya (till (5th) 4:03 AM) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 05NovemberSunday | Krishna Chaturthi (till (6th) 4:13 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 07:37 PM |
| 05NovemberSunday | Krishna Chaturthi (till (6th) 4:13 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 07:37 PM |
| 09NovemberThursday | Krishna Ashtami (till (10th) 12:33 AM) 🔔Kalabhairava Ashtami (Kartika Maasa) 🔔Kaal Bhairav Jayanti 🔔Kalashtami |
| 12NovemberSunday | Krishna Ekadashi (till 5:12 PM) 🔔Sarvesham Utpanna Ekadashi (Kartika Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 13 November 2028 06:50 AM - 08:40 AM |
| 13NovemberMonday | Krishna Dvadashi (till 2:11 PM) |
| 14NovemberTuesday | Krishna Trayodashi (till 11:05 AM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 14 November 2028 06:51 AM - Wednesday, 15 November 2028 06:52 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 15 November 2028 06:52 AM |
| 15NovemberWednesday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till 8:04 AM) 🔔Vrischika Sankramana (06:32 PM) — Punyakala: 10:28 AM - 04:52 PM 🔔Darsha Shraddha |
| 19NovemberSunday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 11:37 PM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 20NovemberMonday | Shukla Panchami (till (21st) 12:04 AM) 🔔Vivah Panchami (Margashirsha Maasa) |
| 21NovemberTuesday | Shukla Shashthi (till (22nd) 1:16 AM) 🔔Subrahmanya Shashti (Margashirsha Maasa) 🔔Datta Navaratri Begins (Margashirsha Maasa) 🔔Champa Shashthi (Margashirsha Maasa) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 23NovemberThursday | Shukla Ashtami (till (24th) 5:26 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Margashirsha Maasa) |
| 27NovemberMonday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 12:48 PM) 🔔Gita Jayanti (Margashirsha Maasa) 🔔Sarvesham Mokshada Ekadashi (Margashirsha Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Tuesday, 28 November 2028 07:05 AM - 09:00 AM |
| 28NovemberTuesday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 2:44 PM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Tuesday, 28 November 2028 07:05 AM - Wednesday, 29 November 2028 04:12 PM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Wednesday, 29 November 2028 04:12 PM |
| 30NovemberThursday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 5:11 PM) 🔔Datta Jayanti (Margashirsha Maasa) 🔔Krittika Vratam 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
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
San Jose
2028 · November
America/Los_Angeles
