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Kalnirnay 2026
Marathi Calendar & Festivals
Find your month, explore festivals and vrats, and plan the days that matter.
An independent calendar resource for Maharashtra.
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आजचे दिनविशेष
Today’s Date
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Exact tithi, sunrise and muhurat timings depend on your location. Read the Panchang guide.
इतिहास आजच्या दिवशी (Dinvishesh):
- दिनविशेष माहिती लोड होत आहे…
Reference Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India. Panchang timings vary by location. Learn about our methodology.
Daily Horoscope (आजचे राशीभविष्य)
Daily zodiac predictions in Marathi. Select your sign to view today’s horoscope.
आर्थिक देवाणघेवाणीत सावधगिरी बाळगा.
All Kalnirnay Month Calendars 2026
Click below to view detailed month-by-month calendars with festivals, public holidays and observances:
Traditions worth planning for
Explore the rituals, preparation and date references for important family occasions.
About Kalnirnay Online 2026
KalnirnayOnline.com is an independent informational calendar and Panchang website. It provides festivals, public holidays, vrats, Ekadashi dates, Sankashti Chaturthi dates and auspicious muhurat information for the 2026 calendar year, prepared primarily for Maharashtra and the Marathi-speaking community.
The Shalivahana Shaka calendar year spans Shaka 1947–1948 (Krodhana Samvatsara). The new Shaka year (1948) begins on Gudi Padwa. This calendar follows the Amanta system used in Maharashtra, where each lunar month begins after Amavasya (new moon).
Information Note: Calendar festival dates, tithi alignments, and auspicious muhurat timings are compiled for reference purposes and may vary by regional Panchang tradition. Read our Sources & Methodology.
Planning a wedding in 2026
A wedding muhurat depends on the ceremony location, family tradition and individual requirements. Our updated Pune reference lists 61 marriage-date entries for 2026. See the guide for the monthly list and source timing details.
Maharashtra Public Holidays & Long Weekends Guide 2026
For working professionals and families planning vacations, the 2026 calendar offers several opportunities to combine public holidays with weekends. Always confirm holiday dates with local government gazette notifications before making travel bookings.
Republic Day falls on Monday, January 26, 2026. This creates a 3-day weekend from Saturday, January 24 to Monday, January 26.
Holi is observed on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Taking Monday off gives you a 4-day break from February 28 to March 3.
Maharashtra Day is on Friday, May 1, 2026 — a natural 3-day weekend from Friday to Sunday.
Diwali Lakshmi Puja is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Padwa (Nov 10) and Bhau Beej (Nov 11) follow, creating a multi-day holiday stretch.
Key Festivals & Public Holidays in 2026
Major festivals and public holidays in the 2026 Marathi calendar. Some dates marked with * are under verification and may vary by Panchang tradition.
| Festival / Holiday | Date (2026) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Makar Sankranti | January 14 | Wednesday |
| Republic Day (National Holiday) | January 26 | Monday |
| Maha Shivaratri | February 15 * | Sunday |
| Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | February 19 | Thursday |
| Holi | March 3 * | Tuesday |
| Gudi Padwa (Marathi New Year) | March 19 * | Thursday |
| Sri Rama Navami | March 26 * | Thursday |
| Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14 | Tuesday |
| Maharashtra Day | May 1 | Friday |
| Independence Day (National Holiday) | August 15 | Saturday |
| Raksha Bandhan | August 28 * | Friday |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | September 14 * | Monday |
| Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (National Holiday) | October 2 | Friday |
| Dussehra / Vijayadashami | October 20 * | Tuesday |
| Diwali Lakshmi Puja | November 8 * | Sunday |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Friday |
* Dates based on lunar calendar and may vary by Panchang tradition and location. Government-declared fixed holidays do not carry this note. See our methodology.
Understanding the 5 Elements of Panchang
A traditional Hindu calendar is called a Panchang because it is built upon five (Pancha) key astronomical elements (Angas). These elements vary by geographic location and calculation method:
The angular distance between the Sun and Moon. There are 30 tithis in a lunar month, divided into Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) and Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight). Fasts like Ekadashi and Sankashti Chaturthi are observed based on Tithi.
The sector of the ecliptic through which the Moon passes. There are 27 Nakshatras in Vedic astrology. The daily Nakshatra helps in matching horoscopes and determining auspicious windows.
The solar day of the week (Ravivara, Somavara, Mangalavara, Budhavara, Guruvara, Shukravara, and Shanivara). Each day is ruled by a specific planetary deity.
The mathematical sum of the longitude of the Sun and Moon, divided into 27 parts. Each Yoga is classified as either auspicious (Shubha) or inauspicious (Ashubha) for daily activities.
Half of a Tithi (6 degrees of angular difference). There are 11 Karanas in total—4 fixed (Sthira) and 7 recurring (Chara). Karanas help determine suitable periods for specific activities.
दैनिक पंचांग व खगोलशास्त्रीय गणना (Daily Panchang & Astronomical Timings)
महाराष्ट्रातील पारंपारिक कालनिर्णय पंचांग पद्धतीनुसार दैनंदिन जीवनातील शुभ-अशुभ काळ ठरवण्यासाठी सूर्योदय, तिथी, नक्षत्र, योग, करण व राहुकाळ (Rahukaal) यांचे अचूक गणित केले जाते. कोणतेही नवीन कार्य सुरू करताना राहुकाळ वर्ज्य केला जातो, तर अभिजित मुहूर्त (Abhijit Muhurat) सर्व कार्यांसाठी अत्यंत फलदायी मानला जातो.
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Traditional Marathi Months & Indian Seasons (Rutu)
The Marathi calendar follows lunar cycles, so lunar months do not align exactly with Gregorian months. The year is divided into 12 lunar months and 6 traditional Indian seasons (Rutuy):
| Rutu (Season) | Marathi Months | Approximate English Months | Cultural Context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vasant (Spring) | Chaitra & Vaishakha | Mid-March to Mid-May | New year begins with Gudi Padwa; pleasant climate and harvesting. |
| Grishma (Summer) | Jyeshtha & Ashadha | Mid-May to Mid-July | Peak summer followed by early pre-monsoon showers. |
| Varsha (Monsoon) | Shravana & Bhadrapada | Mid-July to Mid-September | Heavy monsoons; holy months with vegetarian fasts and Ganeshotsav. |
| Sharad (Autumn) | Ashwin & Kartik | Mid-September to Mid-November | Post-monsoon clearing, harvest celebrations like Dussehra and Diwali. |
| Hemant (Pre-Winter) | Margashirsha & Pausha | Mid-November to Mid-January | Cool, breezy climate; onset of Margashirsha Guruvar fasts. |
| Shishir (Winter) | Magha & Phalguna | Mid-January to Mid-March | Coldest weeks leading to Makar Sankranti and Mahashivratri. |
The Shalivahana Shaka Calendar System
Maharashtra follows the Shalivahana Shaka calendar. The Shaka era began in 78 CE, commemorating the legendary victory of King Shalivahana. The Shaka Year is 78 years behind the Gregorian year (2026 CE corresponds to Shaka 1948). The new Shaka year starts on Gudi Padwa.
Unlike the Vikram Samvat calendar followed in North India (Purnimanta system), the Shalivahana Shaka calendar used in Maharashtra follows the Amanta system, where every month starts the day after the new moon (Amavasya).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Confirm the date and local time window with your family priest using the ceremony location and your family tradition. Our updated guide uses Drik Panchang’s 2026 Pune date listings. Read the wedding planning guide.
Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026 is expected on Monday, September 14, 2026. This is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in Maharashtra. Please confirm with a local Panchang closer to the date.
Gudi Padwa (Marathi New Year) is expected on Thursday, March 19, 2026, marking the start of Shaka year 1948.