Sawan 2026 Calendar: Full List of Somwar Vrat, Shivratri, Pradosh, Ekadashi, and Purnima Dates

Sawan 2026 will start on Thursday, 30th July 2026 and will end on Friday, 28th August 2026. This holy month is also called Shravan. For the devotees of Lord Shiva, it is one of the most significant months. Devotees fast, visit Shiva temples, pour water on the Shivling, chant mantras and lead a simple life during Sawan. The month is also associated with the celebration of Pradosh Vrat, Ekadashi, Shivratri, Mangala Gauri Vrat, Nag Panchami and Raksha Bandhan. The complete Sawan 2026 Calendar, including all important vrat and festival dates, is given below.

Sawan will begin on Thursday, 30 July 2026. Sawan ends Friday, August 28, 2026. Sawan begins on 30th July with Shravan Krishna Pratipada. 28th August, Shravan Shukla Purnima ends the month. This day will also be observed as Raksha Bandhan, Rakhi, Narali Purnima, Gayatri Jayanti and Sanskrit Diwas.

There are four Sawan Somwar Vrats in 2026. Initially Sawan Somwar Monday, August 3, 2026 6:00 am Second Sawan Somwar Monday, 10 August 2027 Sawan Somwar Again Monday 17 August 2026 4th Sawan Somwar Vrat Date: Monday, 24 August 2026 These Mondays are considered to be very auspicious for worshipping Lord Shiva. Devotees chant “Om Namah Shivaya” and offer water, milk, bilva leaves and white flowers.

Sawan Shivratri in 2026 will be on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. It is celebrated on Shravan Krishna Chaturdashi. One of the most powerful days of Sawan for Shivling puja, fasting, night worship, mantra chanting and prayers for peace, health and protection.

In Sawan 2026, two major Pradosh Vrats will be observed. Monday, August 10th, 2026: Soma Pradosh Vrat Bhauma Pradosh Vrat, Tuesday, 25 August 2026 So, Soma Pradosh is powerful because Monday is Lord Shiva’s day. During Pradosh Kaal (at sunset), Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati are worshipped by the devotees.

There are two Ekadashi dates in the month of Sawan 2026. Sunday, August 9, 2026 Kamika Ekadashi Shravana Putrada Ekadashi: Sunday, 23 August 2026 Ekadashi is a festival dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Many devotees avoid eating grains, observe fasts, chant Vishnu mantras and give away food and useful items.

Shravana Purnima falls on Friday, August 28, 2026. Today, Sawan ends in 2026. It is also celebrated as the Raksha Bandhan. Devotees worship Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and family gods. Sisters tie Rakhi on their brothers’ wrists, and families pray for peace and protection.

Wear clean clothes, bathe, and get up early. “Offer water to Shivling with devotion. You can also offer milk, bilva leaves, white flowers, sandalwood, fruits, honey, curd and ghee as per tradition. In this holy month, avoid negative behaviour, alcohol, harsh speech, lies, anger and non-vegetarian food.

Sawan month 2026 is a powerful time for the purification of the soul, discipline and devotion. The dates of Somwar Vrat, Shivratri, Pradosh, Ekadashi, and Purnima make this month spiritually rich. Worship Faithful. Try to have a simple heart. Shiva Lord blesses sincere devotion.