Hindu calendar

December 2026 calendar, New York

Hindu months
Kartika, Margashirsha
Era
Shaka Samvat 1948, Vikram Samvat 2083
Samvatsara
Parabhava
Ayana
Dakshinayana
Ritu
Sharad, Hemanta

Months are reckoned amanta (each month ends at the new moon); years are given in Shaka Samvat; the ayanamsa is Lahiri; festival dates follow the Smarta tradition.

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Kartika Krishna 807:00–16:29Kartika Krishna 907:01–16:29Kartika Krishna 10World Disability Day07:02–16:28Kartika Krishna 1107:03–16:28Kartika Krishna 12Shani PradoshHanukkah07:04–16:28
Kartika Krishna 13Shivratri07:05–16:28Kartika Krishna 14Somavati Amavasya07:06–16:28Kartika AmavasyaAmavasyaDarsha AmavasyaAmavasya07:07–16:28Margashirsha Shukla 1Dev DeepavaliMargashirsha month begins07:08–16:28Margashirsha Shukla 207:09–16:28Margashirsha Shukla 3Muslim Rajab begins07:09–16:28Margashirsha Shukla 4Vinayak Chaturthi07:10–16:28
Margashirsha Shukla 5Parsi Amardad begins07:11–16:28Margashirsha Shukla 507:12–16:29Margashirsha Shukla 6Champashashthi07:12–16:29Margashirsha Shukla 707:13–16:29Margashirsha Shukla 8DurgashtamiDhanurmas beginsSankranti07:14–16:30Margashirsha Shukla 907:14–16:30Margashirsha Shukla 1007:15–16:30
Margashirsha Shukla 11/12Mokshada EkadashiMauni Ekadashi (Jain)Gita JayantiEkadashi07:16–16:31Margashirsha Shukla 13Som PradoshSaur Shishir ritu beginsUttarayan begins07:16–16:31Margashirsha Shukla 14Indian national Pausha begins07:17–16:32Margashirsha PurnimaDatta JayantiAyan KaridinPurnimaHazrat Ali JanmadinPurnima07:17–16:32Margashirsha Krishna 1National Consumer Day07:17–16:33Margashirsha Krishna 2Christmas07:18–16:34Margashirsha Krishna 3/4Sankashti ChaturthiSankashti07:18–16:34
Margashirsha Krishna 507:18–16:35Margashirsha Krishna 607:19–16:36Margashirsha Krishna 707:19–16:36Margashirsha Krishna 8Kalashtami07:19–16:37Margashirsha Krishna 907:19–16:38

Each day in December 2026

Weekday
Mangalavara
Tithi
Ashtami (13:42:04 – 12:44:13)
Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni (22:30:33 – 22:24:59)
Yoga
Vishkambha (01:44:36 – 00:01:10)
Karana
Kaulava (01:08:31 – 12:44:13)
Weekday
Mangalavara (07:00:42 – 07:01:43)
Month (amanta)
Kartika
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonset
Moon sign
Simha, until

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Budhavara
Tithi
Navami (12:44:13 – 12:22:23)
Nakshatra
Uttara Phalguni (22:24:59 – 22:53:28)
Yoga
Priti (00:01:10 – 22:44:50)
Karana
Gara (00:28:56 – 12:22:23)
Weekday
Budhavara (07:01:43 – 07:02:42)
Month (amanta)
Kartika
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Kanya

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Guruvara
Tithi
Dashami (12:22:23 – 12:33:52)
Nakshatra
Hasta (22:53:28 – 23:52:38)
Yoga
Ayushman (22:44:50 – 21:52:56)
Karana
Vishti (00:24:11 – 12:33:52)
Weekday
Guruvara (07:02:42 – 07:03:41)
Month (amanta)
Kartika
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Kanya

Festivals, vrats and observances

World Disability DayAn international observance promoting the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Shukravara
Tithi
Ekadashi (12:33:52 – 13:15:05)
Nakshatra
Chitra (23:52:38 – 01:18:39)
Yoga
Saubhagya (21:52:56 – 21:22:35)
Karana
Balava (00:51:00 – 13:15:05)
Weekday
Shukravara (07:03:41 – 07:04:38)
Month (amanta)
Kartika
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Kanya, until

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Shanivara
Tithi
Dwadashi (13:15:05 – 14:22:19)
Nakshatra
Swati (01:18:39 – 03:08:01)
Yoga
Shobhana (21:22:35 – 21:11:03)
Karana
Taitila (01:45:39 – 14:22:19)
Weekday
Shanivara (07:04:38 – 07:05:34)
Month (amanta)
Kartika
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Tula

Festivals, vrats and observances

Shani PradoshA monthly observance on trayodashi, dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, kept with fasting and an evening puja.
HanukkahThe eight-day Jewish festival of lights, beginning on the 25th of Kislev, commemorating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Ravivara
Tithi
Trayodashi (14:22:19 – 15:52:25)
Nakshatra
Vishakha (03:08:01 – 05:17:52)
Yoga
Atiganda (21:11:03 – 21:16:07)
Karana
Vanija (03:04:41 – 15:52:25)
Weekday
Ravivara (07:05:34 – 07:06:29)
Month (amanta)
Kartika
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Tula, until

Festivals, vrats and observances

ShivratriMonthly observance of Shiva's night, kept on the Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of each lunar month except Magha (amanta).

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Somavara
Tithi
Chaturdashi (15:52:25 – 17:42:54)
Nakshatra
Anuradha (05:17:52 – 07:46:01)
Yoga
Sukarma (21:16:07 – 21:36:01)
Karana
Shakuni (04:45:15 – 17:42:54)
Weekday
Somavara (07:06:29 – 07:07:23)
Month (amanta)
Kartika
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Vrishchika

Festivals, vrats and observances

Somavati AmavasyaThe new-moon day that falls on a Monday, observed with a fast and worship of Shiva and Parvati.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Mangalavara
Tithi
Amavasya (17:42:54 – 19:51:42)
Nakshatra
Anuradha (05:17:52 – 07:46:01)
Yoga
Dhriti (21:36:01 – 22:09:15)
Karana
Naga (06:45:09 – 19:51:42)
Weekday
Mangalavara (07:07:23 – 07:08:15)
Month (amanta)
Kartika
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Vrishchika

Festivals, vrats and observances

AmavasyaThe new-moon day of the Hindu lunar month, observed with rituals for departed ancestors and sacred baths.
Darsha AmavasyaThe monthly Amavasya when the moon is completely invisible, observed as a day for rituals dedicated to ancestors and deities.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Budhavara
Tithi
Pratipada (19:51:42 – 22:16:23)
Nakshatra
Jyeshtha (07:46:01 – 10:30:19)
Yoga
Shula (22:09:15 – 22:54:01)
Karana
Kimstughna (19:51:42 – 09:02:14)
Weekday
Budhavara (07:08:15 – 07:09:06)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Vrishchika, until

Festivals, vrats and observances

Dev DeepavaliIn Maharashtra, Dev Deepavali, the festival of lights of the gods, is observed on Margashirsha Shukla Pratipada, when family deities are worshipped with lamps.
Margashirsha month beginsThe start of the lunar month Margashirsha, observed in the amanta reckoning.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Guruvara
Tithi
Dwitiya (22:16:23 – 00:53:18)
Nakshatra
Mula (10:30:19 – 13:27:53)
Yoga
Ganda (22:54:01 – 23:47:42)
Karana
Balava (22:16:23 – 11:33:37)
Weekday
Guruvara (07:09:06 – 07:09:55)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Dhanu

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Shukravara
Tithi
Tritiya (00:53:18 – 03:36:38)
Nakshatra
Purva Ashadha (13:27:53 – 16:34:07)
Yoga
Vriddhi (23:47:42 – 00:46:17)
Karana
Taitila (00:53:18 – 14:14:38)
Weekday
Shukravara (07:09:55 – 07:10:42)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Dhanu, until

Festivals, vrats and observances

Muslim Rajab beginsThe first day of the Islamic lunar month, as published in advance; actual sighting of the new crescent may adjust the date.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Shanivara
Tithi
Chaturthi (03:36:38 – 06:17:58)
Nakshatra
Uttara Ashadha (16:34:07 – 19:42:00)
Yoga
Dhruva (00:46:17 – 01:44:08)
Karana
Vanija (03:36:38 – 16:58:11)
Weekday
Shanivara (07:10:42 – 07:11:29)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Makara

Festivals, vrats and observances

Vinayak ChaturthiA monthly observance dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed on the Shukla Paksha Chaturthi of each lunar month except Bhadrapada.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Ravivara
Tithi
Panchami (06:17:58 – 08:46:25)
Nakshatra
Shravana (19:42:00 – 22:42:00)
Yoga
Vyaghata (01:44:08 – 02:33:56)
Karana
Bava (06:17:58 – 19:34:33)
Weekday
Ravivara (07:11:29 – 07:12:13)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Makara

Festivals, vrats and observances

Parsi Amardad beginsThe first day of the Parsi Amardad month as observed by Shahenshahi Zoroastrians.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Somavara
Tithi
Panchami (06:17:58 – 08:46:25)
Nakshatra
Dhanishta (22:42:00 – 01:22:44)
Yoga
Harshana (02:33:56 – 03:07:17)
Karana
Balava (19:34:33 – 08:46:25)
Weekday
Somavara (07:12:13 – 07:12:56)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Makara, until

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Mangalavara
Tithi
Shashthi (08:46:25 – 10:49:45)
Nakshatra
Shatabhisha (01:22:44 – 03:32:22)
Yoga
Vajra (03:07:17 – 03:15:34)
Karana
Taitila (21:51:59 – 10:49:45)
Weekday
Mangalavara (07:12:56 – 07:13:37)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Kumbha

Festivals, vrats and observances

ChampashashthiThe Shukla Shashthi of Margashirsha, observed in Maharashtra as the day the deity Khandoba defeated the demons Mani and Malla.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Budhavara
Tithi
Saptami (10:49:45 – 12:16:13)
Nakshatra
Purva Bhadrapada (03:32:22 – 05:00:29)
Yoga
Siddhi (03:15:34 – 02:51:09)
Karana
Vanija (23:38:16 – 12:16:13)
Weekday
Budhavara (07:13:37 – 07:14:16)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Kumbha, until

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Guruvara
Tithi
Ashtami (12:16:13 – 12:56:21)
Nakshatra
Uttara Bhadrapada (05:00:29 – 05:39:57)
Yoga
Vyatipata (02:51:09 – 01:48:23)
Karana
Bava (00:42:31 – 12:56:21)
Weekday
Guruvara (07:14:16 – 07:14:53)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moon sign
Meena

Festivals, vrats and observances

DurgashtamiA monthly observance dedicated to Goddess Durga, falling on the Shukla Paksha Ashtami of each lunar month.
Dhanurmas beginsThe solar month of Dhanus begins as the Sun enters Sagittarius, marking the start of Dhanurmas.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Shukravara
Tithi
Navami (12:56:21 – 12:44:34)
Nakshatra
Revati (05:39:57 – 05:27:48)
Yoga
Variyana (01:48:23 – 00:04:27)
Karana
Kaulava (00:57:07 – 12:44:34)
Weekday
Shukravara (07:14:53 – 07:15:28)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Meena, until

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Shanivara
Tithi
Dashami (12:44:34 – 11:39:43)
Nakshatra
Ashwini (05:27:48 – 04:25:33)
Yoga
Parigha (00:04:27 – 21:39:33)
Karana
Gara (00:18:40 – 11:39:43)
Weekday
Shanivara (07:15:28 – 07:16:02)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Mesha

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Ravivara
Tithi
Ekadashi (11:39:43 – 09:44:56)
Nakshatra
Bharani (04:25:33 – 02:38:37)
Yoga
Shiva (21:39:33 – 18:36:49)
Karana
Vishti (22:48:14 – 09:44:56)
Weekday
Ravivara (07:16:02 – 07:16:33)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Mesha

Festivals, vrats and observances

Mokshada EkadashiThe Ekadashi of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Margashirsha, observed with fasting and worship of Vishnu for spiritual liberation.
Mauni Ekadashi (Jain)A Jain observance of silence and fasting on the Ekadashi of Margashirsha Shukla Paksha.
Gita JayantiThe day the Bhagavad Gita was spoken by Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra, observed on Shukla Ekadashi of Margashirsha.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Somavara
Tithi
Trayodashi (07:06:43 – 03:54:04)
Nakshatra
Krittika (02:38:37 – 00:15:25)
Yoga
Siddha (18:36:49 – 15:01:44)
Karana
Kaulava (07:06:43 – 17:34:04)
Weekday
Somavara (07:16:33 – 07:17:03)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Mesha, until

Festivals, vrats and observances

Som PradoshA monthly observance on trayodashi, dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, kept with fasting and an evening puja.
Saur Shishir ritu beginsThe solar season of Shishir (late winter) begins with the Sun's ingress into Makara (Capricorn) in the Sayana zodiac.
Uttarayan beginsThe Sun's northward journey (Uttarayana) begins with its entry into Capricorn (Makara).

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Mangalavara
Tithi
Chaturdashi (03:54:04 – 00:17:27)
Nakshatra
Rohini (00:15:25 – 21:26:21)
Yoga
Sadhya (15:01:44 – 11:01:39)
Karana
Gara (03:54:04 – 14:08:04)
Weekday
Mangalavara (07:17:03 – 07:17:30)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Vrishabha

Festivals, vrats and observances

Indian national Pausha beginsThe first day of the Indian national calendar month.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Budhavara
Tithi
Purnima (00:17:27 – 20:28:06)
Nakshatra
Mrigashira (21:26:21 – 18:22:53)
Yoga
Shukla (06:44:59 – 02:20:48)
Karana
Vishti (00:17:27 – 10:23:39)
Weekday
Budhavara (07:17:30 – 07:17:55)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Margashirsha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Vrishabha, until

Festivals, vrats and observances

Datta JayantiBirth of Dattatreya.
Ayan KaridinThe day the Sun enters Capricorn, marking the winter solstice and the start of Uttarayan.
PurnimaThe full-moon day of the Hindu lunar month, observed with fasting and worship.
Hazrat Ali JanmadinThe birth anniversary of Hazrat Ali, the cousin and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad, observed by Muslims.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Guruvara
Tithi
Pratipada (20:28:06 – 16:37:23)
Nakshatra
Ardra (18:22:53 – 15:16:52)
Yoga
Brahma (02:20:48 – 21:58:11)
Karana
Kaulava (06:32:13 – 16:37:23)
Weekday
Guruvara (07:17:55 – 07:18:19)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Pausha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Mithuna, until

Festivals, vrats and observances

National Consumer DayA day to raise awareness of consumer rights and responsibilities in India.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Shukravara
Tithi
Dwitiya (16:37:23 – 12:56:22)
Nakshatra
Punarvasu (15:16:52 – 12:19:53)
Yoga
Indra (21:58:11 – 17:45:54)
Karana
Gara (02:44:59 – 12:56:22)
Weekday
Shukravara (07:18:19 – 07:18:40)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Pausha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Karka

Festivals, vrats and observances

ChristmasThe Christian feast commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on 25 December.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Shanivara
Tithi
Tritiya (12:56:22 – 09:35:23)
Nakshatra
Pushya (12:19:53 – 09:42:37)
Yoga
Vaidhriti (17:45:54 – 13:51:56)
Karana
Vishti (23:12:45 – 09:35:23)
Weekday
Shanivara (07:18:40 – 07:18:59)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Pausha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Karka

Festivals, vrats and observances

Sankashti ChaturthiA monthly fast observed on the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi, broken after sighting the moon.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Ravivara
Tithi
Panchami (06:43:34 – 04:28:27)
Nakshatra
Ashlesha (09:42:37 – 07:34:28)
Yoga
Vishkambha (13:51:56 – 10:23:06)
Karana
Kaulava (06:43:34 – 17:31:02)
Weekday
Ravivara (07:18:59 – 07:19:16)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Pausha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Karka, until

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Somavara
Tithi
Shashthi (04:28:27 – 02:55:17)
Nakshatra
Purva Phalguni (06:02:53 – 05:12:53)
Yoga
Priti (10:23:06 – 07:24:42)
Karana
Gara (04:28:27 – 15:36:23)
Weekday
Somavara (07:19:16 – 07:19:30)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Pausha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Simha

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Mangalavara
Tithi
Saptami (02:55:17 – 02:06:48)
Nakshatra
Uttara Phalguni (05:12:53 – 05:06:37)
Yoga
Saubhagya (05:00:09 – 03:10:50)
Karana
Vishti (02:55:17 – 14:25:24)
Weekday
Mangalavara (07:19:30 – 07:19:43)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Pausha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Simha, until

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Budhavara
Tithi
Ashtami (02:06:48 – 02:02:48)
Nakshatra
Hasta (05:06:37 – 05:43:16)
Yoga
Shobhana (03:10:50 – 01:56:02)
Karana
Balava (02:06:48 – 13:59:22)
Weekday
Budhavara (07:19:43 – 07:19:53)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Pausha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonset
Moon sign
Kanya

Festivals, vrats and observances

KalashtamiA monthly observance dedicated to Lord Shiva, falling on the Krishna Paksha Ashtami of each lunar month.

Full panchang for this day

Weekday
Guruvara
Tithi
Navami (02:02:48 – 02:40:25)
Nakshatra
Chitra (05:43:16 – 06:59:21)
Yoga
Atiganda (01:56:02 – 01:13:08)
Karana
Taitila (02:02:48 – 14:16:41)
Weekday
Guruvara (07:19:53 – 07:20:01)
Month (amanta)
Margashirsha
Month (purnimanta)
Pausha
Sunrise
Sunset
Moonrise
Moonset
Moon sign
Kanya, until

Full panchang for this day

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