# Masik Shivaratri Dates 2026-2027 & Vrat Guide > Verified Masik Shivaratri dates for 2026 and 2027, with tithi selection rules, city-dependent timing, observance and health-first fasting guidance. - **Canonical URL**: https://merirashi.com/en/vrat/masik-shivaratri - **Language**: en --- 1. [Home](https://merirashi.com/en) 2. / 3. [Vrat Calendar](https://merirashi.com/en/vrat) 4. / 5. Masik Shivaratri Recurring Vrat Guide ## Masik Shivaratri Calendar 2026-2027 Masik Shivaratri is the monthly Shiva night of Krishna Chaturdashi. The annual Maha Shivaratri is the best-known occurrence, while the Shravana instance is often called Sawan Shivaratri in North India. The key calendar rule is Nishita overlap: Chaturdashi must be present during the relevant midnight period, so the chosen civil day cannot be derived reliably from a simple 'fourteenth tithi' label. Next listed observance Sawan Shivaratri Tuesday, 11 August 2026 Shravana - Krishna Chaturdashi [Check exact timings for your city](https://merirashi.com/en/panchang/new-delhi)[All vrat calendars](https://merirashi.com/en/vrat) Deity / focus Shiva Frequency Once each lunar month Calendar basis The table uses New Delhi. Nishita puja begins around local midnight and must be recalculated for the observer's city. Verified dates ## Masik Shivaratri dates in 2026 The table uses New Delhi. Nishita puja begins around local midnight and must be recalculated for the observer's city. | Date | Observance | Lunar rule | Calendar | | ----------- | ----------------------- | ------------------------------------- | -------- | | 16 Jan 2026 | Masik Shivaratri | Magha - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | | 15 Feb 2026 | Maha Shivaratri | Phalguna - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | | 17 Mar 2026 | Masik Shivaratri | Chaitra - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | | 15 Apr 2026 | Masik Shivaratri | Vaishakha - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | | 15 May 2026 | Masik Shivaratri | Jyeshtha - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | | 13 Jun 2026 | Adhika Masik Shivaratri | Adhika Jyeshtha - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | | 12 Jul 2026 | Masik Shivaratri | Ashadha - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | | 11 Aug 2026 | Sawan Shivaratri | Shravana - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | | 09 Sep 2026 | Masik Shivaratri | Bhadrapada - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | | 08 Oct 2026 | Masik Shivaratri | Ashwina - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | | 07 Nov 2026 | Masik Shivaratri | Kartika - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | | 07 Dec 2026 | Masik Shivaratri | Margashirsha - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | Verified dates ## Masik Shivaratri dates in 2027 The table uses New Delhi. Nishita puja begins around local midnight and must be recalculated for the observer's city. | Date | Observance | Lunar rule | Calendar | | ----------- | ---------------- | ---------------------------------- | -------- | | 05 Jan 2027 | Masik Shivaratri | Pausha - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | | 04 Feb 2027 | Masik Shivaratri | Magha - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | | 06 Mar 2027 | Maha Shivaratri | Phalguna - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | | 05 Apr 2027 | Masik Shivaratri | Chaitra - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | | 04 May 2027 | Masik Shivaratri | Vaishakha - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | | 03 Jun 2027 | Masik Shivaratri | Jyeshtha - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | | 02 Jul 2027 | Masik Shivaratri | Ashadha - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | | 31 Jul 2027 | Sawan Shivaratri | Shravana - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | | 30 Aug 2027 | Masik Shivaratri | Bhadrapada - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | | 28 Sep 2027 | Masik Shivaratri | Ashwina - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | | 27 Oct 2027 | Masik Shivaratri | Kartika - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | | 26 Nov 2027 | Masik Shivaratri | Margashirsha - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | | 25 Dec 2027 | Masik Shivaratri | Pausha - Krishna Chaturdashi | -- | What this vrat means ## How the date is selected Selection rule Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi is selected when it overlaps Nishita, the local midnight worship period; this can differ from a sunrise-only Chaturdashi date. Shivaratri symbolism joins darkness, stillness and alertness. Shaiva traditions connect the night with Shiva's formless linga, marriage with Parvati or cosmic dance; the emphasis differs by text and region. Monthly observance gives devotees a quieter, smaller version of the annual vigil: a chance for mantra, reflection and restraint. Staying awake is a spiritual discipline only when it is safe; sleep deprivation itself is not merit. Practice ## How to observe A common sequence includes bath, a simple fast, evening or Nishita linga worship, water abhisheka, bilva leaves and Om Namah Shivaya japa. Four-prahara worship is more typical of Maha Shivaratri than an ordinary monthly night. Temples may publish a local midnight window. At home, a short prayer before sleep is complete; there is no need to waste milk, honey or large quantities of water. Location-aware ## Timing that changes by city Nishita is calculated from local sunset and sunrise rather than fixed at 12:00 a.m. Chaturdashi may end before midnight in one city and continue in another, so a location-aware date and time are essential. Sawan and Maha Shivaratri names also depend on the lunar-month system. Safety ## Health-first fasting guidance Avoid all-night waking if you need to drive, operate machinery, care for a child or manage a condition worsened by sleep loss. Eat, hydrate and take medicines as prescribed. A shorter vigil with attentive prayer is safer and more meaningful than exhaustion. Tradition ## Regional and lineage differences Purnimanta North Indian calendars call the annual occurrence Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi, while Amanta systems often call the same civil event Magha Krishna Chaturdashi. Tamil temples use Sivaratri terminology and their own puja schedule. The astronomy is shared even when month names differ. ## Frequently asked questions How is Masik Shivaratri different from Maha Shivaratri? Masik Shivaratri occurs every lunar month; the annual Phalguna/Magha occurrence is celebrated as Maha Shivaratri on a much larger scale. Is Nishita exactly midnight? It is the local middle-of-night period derived from sunset and sunrise, so its clock time is not universally 12:00 a.m. Must a devotee stay awake all night? No. Health, work and safety come first; a shorter period of prayer is a valid observance. Transparency ## Date references These sources were used for the committed date audit. 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