August 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar: Complete List of Ekadashi, Vrat, Teej, Raksha Bandhan, Eclipses & Important Dates

Planning your fasting days, pujas, or festive celebrations this August? Here's the complete August 2026 Hindu festival calendar with every major vrat, teej, eclipse, and auspicious occasion in one place.

As the sacred month of Sawan (Shravana), dedicated to Lord Shiva, continues in August 2026, devotees across India prepare for one of the most spiritually significant periods of the year. From Kamika Ekadashi, Hariyali Teej, and Nag Panchami to Raksha Bandhan, Varalakshmi Vrat, and two major eclipses, August is filled with powerful festivals, fasting days, and auspicious occasions. Here's the complete August 2026 Hindu festival calendar with all the important dates you need to know.

Also Read: Sawan 2026 Start Date and Calendar: Complete Shravan Month Dates, Sawan Somwar Vrat and Festivals

August 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar: Important Dates

Date	Day	Festival/Event
August 9	Sunday	Kamika Ekadashi
August 12	Wednesday	Surya Grahan (Total Solar Eclipse) during Amavasya
August 15	Saturday	Hariyali Teej
August 17	Monday	Nag Panchami
August 17	Monday	Simha Sankranti (Sun enters Leo)
August 23	Sunday	Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
August 26	Wednesday	Onam
August 28	Friday	Varalakshmi Vrat
August 28	Friday	Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi)
August 28	Friday	Gayatri Jayanti
August 28	Friday	Shravana Purnima
August 28	Friday	Chandra Grahan (Partial Lunar Eclipse)
August 31	Monday	Kajari Teej

Also Read: When Is the First Monday of Sawan 2026? Sawan Somwar 2026 Dates: All Four Monday Vrat Dates

Kamika Ekadashi – August 9, 2026 (Sunday)

Kamika Ekadashi falls during the Krishna Paksha of the Shravana month and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Observing this Ekadashi vrat is believed to wash away sins, remove obstacles, and grant peace and prosperity. Devotees observe a day-long fast, chant Vishnu Sahasranama, and perform special prayers.

Significance

• Dedicated to Lord Vishnu
• Believed to remove past karmic burdens
• Considered highly auspicious for spiritual growth
• Ideal day for charity and devotional practices

Surya Grahan (Total Solar Eclipse) – August 12, 2026 (Wednesday)

A Total Solar Eclipse will occur on Amavasya. Solar eclipses hold great religious significance in Hindu traditions. Many devotees avoid eating during the eclipse, chant mantras, meditate, and take a holy bath after the eclipse concludes.

Religious Significance

• Occurs on Amavasya
• Temple rituals may be temporarily suspended during the eclipse period
• Donation and prayers after the eclipse are considered highly auspicious
• Pregnant women traditionally follow precautionary practices according to family customs

Hariyali Teej – August 15, 2026 (Saturday)

Hariyali Teej celebrates the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Married women observe a fast for the well-being and longevity of their husbands, while unmarried women pray for an ideal life partner.

Celebrations

• Women wear green attire and bangles
• Traditional swings are decorated
• Folk songs and dances are performed
• Special sweets like Ghewar are prepared

Nag Panchami – August 17, 2026 (Monday)

Nag Panchami is dedicated to the worship of serpent deities (Nag Devtas). Devotees offer milk, flowers, turmeric, and prayers, seeking protection, prosperity, and freedom from fears.

Importance

• Worship of snakes symbolizes respect for nature
• Believed to remove Kaal Sarp-related fears in traditional beliefs
• Farmers especially celebrate the festival before the harvest season

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi – August 23, 2026 (Sunday)

This sacred Ekadashi is observed during the Shukla Paksha of Shravana month. It is especially significant for couples praying for healthy children and family happiness.

Benefits

• Dedicated to Lord Vishnu
• Prayers for family prosperity
• Believed to bless devotees with happiness and good fortune

Onam – August 26, 2026 (Wednesday)

Onam is Kerala's grand harvest festival celebrating the legendary King Mahabali. The festival symbolizes prosperity, gratitude, and cultural unity.

Popular Traditions

• Floral decorations (Pookalam)
• Traditional Onam Sadya feast
• Vallam Kali (boat races)
• Cultural performances and dances

Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) – August 28, 2026 (Friday)

Raksha Bandhan celebrates the special bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters tie a sacred Rakhi on their brothers' wrists, praying for their happiness and protection, while brothers promise lifelong support.

Why Raksha Bandhan Is Celebrated

• Symbol of sibling love
• Exchange of gifts
• Family gatherings
• Traditional sweets and festive meals

Chandra Grahan (Partial Lunar Eclipse) – August 28, 2026 (Friday)

A Partial Lunar Eclipse will occur on the night of Shravana Purnima. Many devotees observe spiritual disciplines such as chanting, meditation, and holy bathing after the eclipse.

Traditional Observances

• Chanting of mantras
• Avoiding food during the eclipse period (as per tradition)
• Charity after the eclipse
• Holy bath after the eclipse concludes

Shravana Purnima – August 28, 2026 (Friday)

Shravana Purnima is one of the most sacred full moon days in the Hindu calendar. Several important festivals—including Raksha Bandhan, Gayatri Jayanti, and Varalakshmi Vrat (in many regions)—are observed around this auspicious day.

Kajari Teej – August 31, 2026 (Monday)

Kajari Teej is celebrated during Krishna Paksha of the Bhadrapada month. Married women observe this fast for marital happiness, while unmarried women pray for a suitable life partner.

Celebrations

• Nirjala fasting in many traditions
• Worship of Goddess Parvati
• Traditional songs and folk rituals
• Community celebrations in North India

Why August 2026 Is Spiritually Significant

August 2026 stands out as one of the most spiritually eventful months of the year due to the combination of:

• Two highly significant Ekadashis
• Hariyali Teej and Kajari Teej
• Nag Panchami celebrations
• Simha Sankranti (Sun enters Leo)
• Onam harvest festival
• Raksha Bandhan and Gayatri Jayanti
• Varalakshmi Vrat
• Total Solar Eclipse and Partial Lunar Eclipse occurring in the same month

This rare alignment of festivals, vrats, and celestial events makes August an important month for devotion, family traditions, charity, and spiritual reflection.