August 2026 Panchang: Hindu Calendar
Hindu month: Shravan-Bhadrapada. Key events: Raksha Bandhan, Shravan Shivratri, Nag Panchami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Onam.
| Date | Festival / Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2 | Shravan Shivratri (Masik Shivratri) | Most auspicious Masik Shivratri of the year |
| Aug 4 | Shravan Purnima / Raksha Bandhan | Sibling bond festival, Shravan concludes |
| Aug 4 | Shravan Somvari Vrat (last Shravan Monday fast) | Final Monday of Shravan month |
| Aug 6 | Nag Panchami | Serpent deity worship, Bhadrapad Shukla Panchami |
| Aug 9 | Raksha Bandhan (Shravan Purnima) | Full moon of Shravan, sibling bond festival (North India date) |
| Aug 17 | Bhadrapada Amavasya (Somvati Amavasya) | Monday new moon, Peepal tree parikrama |
| Aug 19 | Ganesh Chaturthi | Lord Ganesha's birthday, 10-day festival begins |
| Aug 26 | Hartalika Teej | Bhadrapad Shukla Tritiya, nirjala fast for women |
| Aug 28 | Anant Chaturdashi / Ganesh Visarjan | 14th day of Bhadrapad, Ganesh immersion |
| Aug 29 | Shani Amavasya | Saturday new moon of Bhadrapad |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raksha Bandhan 2026 date?
Raksha Bandhan 2026 falls on August 9, 2026 (Sunday), the Shravan Purnima (full moon of the Shravan month). Sisters tie Rakhi (protective thread) on brothers' wrists. The auspicious time for tying Rakhi is after the Bhadra Kalam period (check local panchang). Bhadra kalam should be avoided for Rakhi tying - always confirm the exact time of Bhadra ending on August 9, 2026 from a reliable panchang.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on August 19, 2026 (Wednesday), Bhadrapad Shukla Chaturthi. The 10-day celebration ends with Ganesh Visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi: August 28, 2026 (Friday). The auspicious time for Ganesh idol installation is morning of August 19. Avoid: do NOT look at the moon on Ganesh Chaturthi evening (this is the Chandra Darshan Dosha day).
What is Hartalika Teej 2026?
Hartalika Teej 2026 falls on August 26, 2026 (Wednesday), Bhadrapad Shukla Tritiya. This is a Nirjala (waterless) fast observed mainly by married women for their husbands' long life. The fast begins before sunrise and ends with prayers the next morning. Women worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati with clay idols. Sand sculptures of Shiva-Parvati are made and offered flowers and bilva patra. The fast is considered the strictest of all teej fasts.
Is August 2026 a good month for business?
August 2026 has mixed energy for business. Positives: Ganesh Chaturthi (August 19) brings blessing for new ventures. Jupiter in Cancer strongly supports expansion. Challenges: Venus is retrograde (until September 6), making luxury and beauty-industry businesses more difficult to launch. Avoid starting new projects in Venus-ruled sectors (fashion, beauty, entertainment). Focus on: existing business improvements, spiritual activities, and planning for Q4 launches.
What is the significance of Somvati Amavasya in August 2026?
Somvati Amavasya 2026 falls on August 17, 2026 (Monday). Somvati means Monday. When the new moon (Amavasya) falls on a Monday, it is called Somvati Amavasya - a very rare and auspicious occasion. Ritual: Take a holy bath in a river or add Ganga jal to bathwater. Perform 108 Peepal tree parikramas (circumambulations). Offer water, flowers, and sindoor to Peepal tree. Perform Pitru Tarpan (water offerings to ancestors). Chant Mahamrityunjaya mantra.
What happens in August 2026 Panchang for marriage?
August 2026 has very limited or no marriage muhurats due to: Chaturmas period (Dev Shayani Ekadashi started July 17, marriage muhurats pause). Venus retrograde (until September 6, 2026). Shravan month ending and Bhadrapad month (generally avoided for weddings in North India). Recommendations: All weddings and engagement ceremonies are best deferred to after November 22, 2026 (Dev Uthani Ekadashi) when Chaturmas ends and the winter marriage season begins.
What is Nag Panchami 2026?
Nag Panchami 2026 falls on August 6, 2026 (Thursday), Shravan Shukla Panchami. Nag Panchami is the festival of worshipping serpents (Nagas). Milk is offered to live cobras and to Nag idols. Prayers are made to: Vasuki, Takshaka, Ananta, Shesha, and other legendary serpents. Devotees fast and visit Nag temples. In Pune, Nag Panchami is the occasion for the famous Joshi wrestling festival. Snake charmer families particularly observe this festival with special reverence.
What are the Shravan Somvar dates in August 2026?
Shravan Somvar (Monday fasts in Shravan month) in August 2026: Shravan month runs July 21 - August 20 (North India). The remaining Shravan Mondays in August 2026: August 3 (2nd Shravan Somvar), August 10 (3rd Shravan Somvar), August 17 (4th Shravan Somvar), August 19 is Ganesh Chaturthi (Wednesday), August 20 is the last day of Shravan month. Shravan Mondays are especially sacred for Shiva worship. Shivalinga is bathed with milk, water, honey, and Ganga jal.
What is the full moon date in August 2026?
August 2026 Purnima (full moon) falls on August 9, 2026 (Sunday), Shravan Purnima. This is also Raksha Bandhan 2026. Shravan Purnima significance: Gayatri Jayanti (birth anniversary of the Gayatri mantra). Onam Thiruvonam (main day of the Onam festival in Kerala on September 5, 2026). Shravan Purnima is also when many communities perform Upakrama (sacred thread ceremony renewal). The moon is closest to earth in its orbit during this Purnima.