Chaudas falls on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of each
traditional Hindu lunar month. Below are the monthly Chaudas fasting dates in 2026. ‘Krishna Paksha’ is the dark fortnight of a lunar month. It is the 14th
day after full moon (Purnima) or more easy calculation one or one day before
Amavasya. Shiva devotees observe the day with vrat, special prayers and pujas.
Some devotees also keep vigil all night as in Mahashivratri.
Chaudas Dates in 2026 (Indian Standard Time)
January 16
February 15 – Annual Mahashivratri
March 17
April 15
May 15
June 13
July 12,
August 11, 2026 – Shravan Shivratri
September 9
September 9
October 8
November 7
December 7