Shiva Chaturdashi falls on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of each traditional Hindu lunar month. Below are the monthly Shiva Chaturdashi 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.
It must be noted here that Shiva Chaturdashi vrat is observed when there is chaturthi tithi during midnight.
Shiva Chaturdashi 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 Shiva Chaturdashi
September 9
September 9
October 8
November 7
December 7
It must be noted here that Shiva Chaturdashi vrat is observed when there is chaturthi tithi during midnight.