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 February 2026
Festival and vrata dates for San Jose in February 2026:
- Purnima Vrat✓ — Sunday, 1 February 2026.
- Ravi Pushya Yoga✓ — Sunday, 1 February 2026.
- Thai Poosam✓ — Sunday, 1 February 2026.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
- Kalashtami✓ — Sunday, 8 February 2026.
- Kumbha Sankramana (02:39 PM) — Thursday, 12 February 2026.
- Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna)✓ Completed — Thursday, 12 February 2026.
- Shani Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ — Saturday, 14 February 2026.
- Shani Trayodashi✓ — 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.
- Somavati Amavasya✓ — Monday, 16 February 2026.
- Phalguna Masarambh✓ — Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ — Friday, 20 February 2026.
- Masik Shashti Vratam✓ — Sunday, 22 February 2026.
- Krittika Vratam✓ — Monday, 23 February 2026.
- Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ — Tuesday, 24 February 2026.
- Rohini Vratam✓ — Tuesday, 24 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 2:09 PM) 🔔Purnima Vrat✓ Completed 🔔Ravi Pushya Yoga✓ Completed 🔔Thai Poosam✓ Completed |
| 04FebruaryWednesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 10:40 AM) 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:53 PM✓ Completed |
| 08FebruarySunday | Krishna Saptami (till 3:31 PM) 🔔Kalashtami✓ Completed |
| 12FebruaryThursday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (13th) 12:56 AM) 🔔Kumbha Sankramana (02:39 PM) — Punyakala: 08:15 AM - 02:39 PM✓ Completed 🔔Sarvesham Vijaya Ekadashi (Magha Krishna)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 13 February 2026 07:20 AM - 12:08 PM✓ Completed |
| 14FebruarySaturday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (15th) 3:35 AM) 🔔Shani Pradosham (Magha Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shani Trayodashi✓ Completed |
| 15FebruarySunday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (16th) 4:04 AM) 🔔Maha Shivaratri (Magha Maasa) — Pradosha Kaal: 05:43 PM - 08:22 PM; Nishitha Kaal: 11:54 PM - 12:47 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): Monday, 16 February 2026 06:59 AM - 05:44 PM✓ Completed 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 15 February 2026 07:00 AM - Monday, 16 February 2026 06:59 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 16 February 2026 06:59 AM |
| 16FebruaryMonday | Amavasya (till (17th) 4:01 AM) 🔔Darsha Shraddha✓ Completed 🔔Somavati Amavasya✓ Completed |
| 17FebruaryTuesday | Shukla Pratipada (till (18th) 3:28 AM) 🔔Phalguna Masarambh✓ Completed |
| 20FebruaryFriday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 11:31 PM) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi✓ Completed |
| 22FebruarySunday | Shukla Shashthi (till 7:39 PM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam✓ Completed |
| 23FebruaryMonday | Shukla Saptami (till 5:32 PM) 🔔Krittika Vratam✓ Completed |
| 24FebruaryTuesday | Shukla Ashtami (till 3:22 PM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Rohini Vratam✓ Completed |
| 27FebruaryFriday | Shukla Ekadashi (till 9:03 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Amalaki Ekadashi (Phalguna Shukla)✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 28 February 2026 06:44 AM - 06:59 AM✓ Completed |
| 28FebruarySaturday | Shukla Dvadashi (till 7:13 AM) 🔔Shani Pradosham (Phalguna Maasa)✓ Completed 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 28 February 2026 06:44 AM - Sunday, 01 March 2026 06:42 AM✓ Completed — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 01 March 2026 06:42 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
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
2026 · February
America/Los_Angeles
