Telugu Festivals 2026 Calendar (Shaka Samvat 1947-1948) – Complete Month-Wise Telugu Panchangam Festival List with Dates & Significance
The Telugu Festivals 2026 Calendar is based on the Hindu Lunisolar Panchangam, where festivals are calculated according to Tithi, Nakshatra, Moon phases, and Solar transit. The Telugu New Year (Ugadi) begins from Chaitra Shukla Padyami – March 19, 2026.
Complete Telugu Festivals 2026 Calendar with Ekadashi, Pradosham, Ugadi, Diwali, Shivaratri dates and significance. Month-wise Telugu Panchangam festival list.
This detailed festival calendar helps devotees plan vratam, puja, homam, and spiritual rituals in advance.
Telugu festivals may slightly vary based on geographic location and sunrise time. Always follow local Panchangam for exact muhurat.
What is the Telugu New Year in 2026?
Ugadi falls on March 19, 2026 (Thursday) and marks the beginning of Telugu year.
When is Maha Shivaratri 2026?
Maha Shivaratri is on February 15, 2026 (Sunday).
When is Diwali 2026 in Telugu Calendar?
Diwali is on November 8, 2026 (Sunday).
Telugu Festivals 2026 Calendar (Shaka Samvat 1947-1948) – Complete Month-Wise Telugu Panchangam Festival List with Dates, Tithi & Significance
The Telugu Panchangam follows a luni-solar Hindu calendar. Every festival depends on:
- Tithi (Moon day)
- Paksha (Shukla/Krishna)
- Nakshatra
- Sunrise timing (location based)
The Telugu New Year Ugadi begins the year:
Thursday, 19 March 2026 – Chaithramu Shukla Padyami
JANUARY 2026 Telugu Festivals — Pushyamu & Maghamu
| Full Date | Festival | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Guru Pradosh Vrat | Pushyamu Shukla Trayodashi |
| Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | Lambodara Sankashtahara | Pushyamu Krishna Chavithi |
| Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | Shattila Ekadashi | Pushyamu Krishna Ekadashi |
| Friday, January 16, 2026 | Shukra Pradosh Vrat | Pushyamu Krishna Trayodashi |
| Thursday, January 29, 2026 | Jaya Ekadashi | Maghamu Shukla Ekadashi |
| Thursday, January 29, 2026 | Bhishma Dwadashi | Maghamu Shukla Dwadasi |
| Friday, January 30, 2026 | Shukra Pradosh Vrat | Maghamu Shukla Trayodashi |
FEBRUARY 2026 Telugu Festivals — Maghamu & Phalgunamu
| Full Date | Festival | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, February 5, 2026 | Dwijapriya Sankashtahara | Maghamu Krishna Chavithi |
| Friday, February 13, 2026 | Vijaya Ekadashi | Maghamu Krishna Ekadashi |
| Saturday, February 14, 2026 | Shani Trayodashi | Maghamu Krishna Trayodashi |
| Saturday, February 14, 2026 | Shani Pradosh Vrat | Maghamu Krishna Trayodashi |
| Sunday, February 15, 2026 | Maha Shivaratri | Maghamu Krishna Chaturdashi |
| Friday, February 27, 2026 | Amalaki Ekadashi | Phalgunamu Shukla Ekadashi |
| Saturday, February 28, 2026 | Narasimha Dwadashi | Phalgunamu Shukla Dwadasi |
MARCH 2026 Telugu Festivals — Phalgunamu & Chaithramu
| Full Date | Festival | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 1, 2026 | Ravi Pradosh Vrat | Phalgunamu Shukla Trayodashi |
| Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | Chhoti Holi / Holika Dahan | Phalgunamu Shukla Pournami |
| Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | Holi | Phalgunamu Krishna Padyami |
| Friday, March 6, 2026 | Bhalachandra Sankashtahara | Phalgunamu Krishna Chavithi |
| Sunday, March 15, 2026 | Papamochani Ekadashi | Phalgunamu Krishna Ekadashi |
| Monday, March 16, 2026 | Soma Pradosh Vrat | Phalgunamu Krishna Trayodashi |
| Thursday, March 19, 2026 | Ugadi | Chaithramu Shukla Padyami |
| Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Dola Gowri Vratam | Chaithramu Shukla Thadiya |
| Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Andolana Trutiya | Chaithramu Shukla Thadiya |
| Thursday, March 26, 2026 | Sri Rama Navami (Smarta) | Chaithramu Shukla Navami |
| Friday, March 27, 2026 | Sri Rama Navami (ISKCON) | Chaithramu Shukla Navami |
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Kamada Ekadashi | Chaithramu Shukla Ekadashi |
| Sunday, March 29, 2026 | Vamana Dwadashi | Chaithramu Shukla Dwadasi |
| Monday, March 30, 2026 | Soma Pradosh Vrat | Chaithramu Shukla Trayodashi |
APRIL 2026 Telugu Festivals — Chaithramu & Vaisakhamu
| Full Date | Festival | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, April 2, 2026 | Madana Pournami | Chaithramu Shukla Pournami |
| Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Vikata Sankashtahara | Chaithramu Krishna Chavithi |
| Monday, April 13, 2026 | Varuthini Ekadashi | Chaithramu Krishna Ekadashi |
| Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | Budha Pradosh Vrat | Chaithramu Krishna Trayodashi |
| Sunday, April 19, 2026 | Akshaya Trutiya | Vaisakhamu Shukla Thadiya |
| Monday, April 27, 2026 | Mohini Ekadashi | Vaisakhamu Shukla Ekadashi |
| Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | Parashurama Dwadashi | Vaisakhamu Shukla Dwadasi |
| Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | Bhauma Pradosh Vrat | Vaisakhamu Shukla Trayodashi |
MAY 2026 Telugu Festivals — Vaisakhamu & Jyesthamu Adhika
| Full Date | Festival | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | Ekadanta Sankashtahara | Vaisakhamu Krishna Chavithi |
| Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | Hanuman Jayanthi | Vaisakhamu Krishna Dasami |
| Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | Apara Ekadashi | Vaisakhamu Krishna Ekadashi |
| Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Guru Pradosh Vrat | Vaisakhamu Krishna Trayodashi |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | Padmini Ekadashi | Jyesthamu Adhika Shukla Ekadashi |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | Adhika Ramalakshmana Dwadashi | Jyesthamu Adhika Shukla Dwadasi |
| Thursday, May 28, 2026 | Guru Pradosh Vrat | Jyesthamu Adhika Shukla Trayodashi |
JUNE 2026 Telugu Festivals — Jyesthamu
| Full Date | Festival | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, June 3, 2026 | Vibhuvana Sankashtahara | Jyesthamu Adhika Krishna Chavithi |
| Thursday, June 11, 2026 | Parama Ekadashi | Jyesthamu Adhika Krishna Ekadashi |
| Friday, June 12, 2026 | Shukra Pradosh Vrat | Jyesthamu Adhika Krishna Trayodashi |
| Thursday, June 25, 2026 | Nirjala Ekadashi | Jyesthamu Shukla Ekadashi |
| Friday, June 26, 2026 | Ramalakshmana Dwadashi | Jyesthamu Shukla Dwadasi |
| Saturday, June 27, 2026 | Shani Trayodashi | Jyesthamu Shukla Trayodashi |
| Saturday, June 27, 2026 | Shani Pradosh Vrat | Jyesthamu Shukla Trayodashi |
JULY 2026 Telugu Festivals — Jyesthamu & Ashadhamu
| Full Date | Festival | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, July 3, 2026 | Krishnapingala Sankashtahara | Jyesthamu Krishna Chavithi |
| Friday, July 10, 2026 | Yogini Ekadashi | Jyesthamu Krishna Ekadashi |
| Saturday, July 11, 2026 | Gauna Yogini Ekadashi | Jyesthamu Krishna Ekadashi |
| Saturday, July 11, 2026 | Vaishnava Yogini Ekadashi | Jyesthamu Krishna Ekadashi |
| Sunday, July 12, 2026 | Ravi Pradosh Vrat | Jyesthamu Krishna Trayodashi |
| Saturday, July 25, 2026 | Devshayani Ekadashi | Ashadhamu Shukla Ekadashi |
| Saturday, July 25, 2026 | Vasudeva Dwadashi | Ashadhamu Shukla Dwadasi |
| Sunday, July 26, 2026 | Ravi Pradosh Vrat | Ashadhamu Shukla Trayodashi |
AUGUST 2026 Telugu Festivals — Ashadhamu & Sravanamu
| Full Date | Festival | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, August 2, 2026 | Gajanana Sankashtahara | Ashadhamu Krishna Chavithi |
| Sunday, August 9, 2026 | Kamika Ekadashi | Ashadhamu Krishna Ekadashi |
| Monday, August 10, 2026 | Soma Pradosh Vrat | Ashadhamu Krishna Trayodashi |
| Sunday, August 23, 2026 | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi | Sravanamu Shukla Ekadashi |
| Monday, August 24, 2026 | Damodara Dwadashi | Sravanamu Shukla Dwadasi |
| Monday, August 24, 2026 | Vaishnava Putrada Ekadashi | Sravanamu Shukla Ekadashi |
| Tuesday, August 25, 2026 | Bhauma Pradosh Vrat | Sravanamu Shukla Trayodashi |
| Thursday, August 27, 2026 | Jandhyala Purnima | Sravanamu Shukla Pournami |
| Friday, August 28, 2026 | Varalakshmi Vratam | Friday before Pournami |
| Friday, August 28, 2026 | Raksha Bandhan | Sravanamu Shukla Pournami |
| Monday, August 31, 2026 | Heramba Sankashtahara | Sravanamu Krishna Chavithi |
SEPTEMBER 2026 Telugu Festivals — Sravanamu & Bhadhrapadamu
| Full Date | Festival | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 4, 2026 | Krishna Janmashtami | Sravanamu Krishna Ashtami |
| Friday, September 4, 2026 | Agastya Arghya | Astronomical |
| Monday, September 7, 2026 | Aja Ekadashi | Sravanamu Krishna Ekadashi |
| Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | Bhauma Pradosh Vrat | Sravanamu Krishna Trayodashi |
| Monday, September 14, 2026 | Ganesh Chaturthi | Bhadhrapadamu Shukla Chavithi |
| Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | Parivartani Ekadashi | Bhadhrapadamu Shukla Ekadashi |
| Tuesday, September 22, 2026 | Kalki Dwadashi | Bhadhrapadamu Shukla Dwadasi |
| Thursday, September 24, 2026 | Guru Pradosh Vrat | Bhadhrapadamu Shukla Trayodashi |
| Friday, September 25, 2026 | Ganesh Visarjan | Bhadhrapadamu Shukla Chaturdashi |
| Tuesday, September 29, 2026 | Vighnaraja Sankashtahara | Bhadhrapadamu Krishna Chavithi |
OCTOBER 2026 Telugu Festivals — Asvayujamu
| Full Date | Festival | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | Indira Ekadashi | Bhadhrapadamu Krishna Ekadashi |
| Thursday, October 8, 2026 | Guru Pradosh Vrat | Bhadhrapadamu Krishna Trayodashi |
| Sunday, October 11, 2026 | Navratri Begins | Asvayujamu Shukla Padyami |
| Monday, October 19, 2026 | Durga Ashtami | Asvayujamu Shukla Ashtami |
| Monday, October 19, 2026 | Maha Navami | Asvayujamu Shukla Navami |
| Tuesday, October 20, 2026 | Dussehra | Asvayujamu Shukla Dasami |
| Thursday, October 22, 2026 | Papankusha Ekadashi | Asvayujamu Shukla Ekadashi |
| Thursday, October 22, 2026 | Padmanabha Dwadashi | Asvayujamu Shukla Dwadasi |
| Friday, October 23, 2026 | Shukra Pradosh Vrat | Asvayujamu Shukla Trayodashi |
| Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | Atla Tadde | Asvayujamu Krishna Thadiya |
| Thursday, October 29, 2026 | Vakratunda Sankashtahara | Asvayujamu Krishna Chavithi |
NOVEMBER 2026 Telugu Festivals — Asvayujamu & Karthikamu
| Full Date | Festival | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, November 5, 2026 | Rama Ekadashi | Asvayujamu Krishna Ekadashi |
| Friday, November 6, 2026 | Shukra Pradosh Vrat | Asvayujamu Krishna Trayodashi |
| Sunday, November 8, 2026 | Diwali & Lakshmi Puja | Asvayujamu Krishna Amavasya |
| Friday, November 13, 2026 | Nagula Chavithi | Karthikamu Shukla Chavithi |
| Friday, November 20, 2026 | Devutthana Ekadashi | Karthikamu Shukla Ekadashi |
| Saturday, November 21, 2026 | Yogeshwara Dwadashi | Karthikamu Shukla Dwadasi |
| Saturday, November 21, 2026 | Vaishnava Devutthana Ekadashi | Karthikamu Shukla Ekadashi |
| Sunday, November 22, 2026 | Ravi Pradosh Vrat | Karthikamu Shukla Trayodashi |
| Friday, November 27, 2026 | Ganadhipa Sankashtahara | Karthikamu Krishna Chavithi |
DECEMBER 2026 Telugu Festivals — Margasiramu
| Full Date | Festival | Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, December 4, 2026 | Utpanna Ekadashi | Karthikamu Krishna Ekadashi |
| Sunday, December 6, 2026 | Ravi Pradosh Vrat | Karthikamu Krishna Trayodashi |
| Monday, December 14, 2026 | Naga Panchami | Margasiramu Shukla Panchami |
| Sunday, December 20, 2026 | Mokshada Ekadashi | Margasiramu Shukla Ekadashi |
| Monday, December 21, 2026 | Matsya Dwadashi | Margasiramu Shukla Dwadasi |
| Monday, December 21, 2026 | Soma Pradosh Vrat | Margasiramu Shukla Trayodashi |
| Saturday, December 26, 2026 | Akhuratha Sankashtahara | Margasiramu Krishna Chavithi |
Complete Telugu Festivals 2026 Panchangam with full dates, Tithi, Ekadashi, Pradosham, Ugadi, Shivaratri and Diwali month wise calendar.
Importance of Telugu Festival Calendar
Telugu Panchangam helps in:
- Selecting auspicious muhurat
- Performing Griha Pravesh
- Marriage matching
- Vastu Shanti
- Homam & Jaap
- Fasting observances
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Authoritative References
Hindu calendar calculations based on astronomical positions:
https://www.drikpanchang.com
Scriptural festival meanings from:
https://www.iskcon.org
Frequently Asked Questions – Telugu Festivals 2026
What is the Telugu New Year in 2026?
Ugadi in 2026 falls on Thursday, March 19, 2026, marking the beginning of the Telugu year (Chaithramu Shukla Padyami). On this day, Panchanga Shravanam and Ugadi Pachadi preparation are traditionally performed.
When is Maha Shivaratri 2026 according to Telugu calendar?
Maha Shivaratri is observed on Sunday, February 15, 2026 (Maghamu Krishna Chaturdashi). Devotees perform night vigil, Rudrabhishekam, and fasting for Lord Shiva.
Why do Telugu festival dates change every year?
Telugu festivals follow the lunar tithi system, not the Gregorian calendar. The Moon’s position, sunrise timing, and geographical longitude determine the exact festival day, causing annual variation.
Which is the most important festival in the Telugu calendar?
Ugadi is considered the most significant Telugu festival because it marks the New Year and the beginning of a new Panchangam cycle.
Which Ekadashi is most powerful in 2026?
Nirjala Ekadashi – June 25, 2026 is regarded as the most powerful Ekadashi because observing it grants the spiritual benefits of all 24 Ekadashis.
How many Ekadashi occur in 2026?
There are 24 Ekadashi vrats in 2026 according to the Telugu Panchangam, observed twice every lunar month during Shukla and Krishna Paksha.
What is Pradosham and why is it important?
Pradosham occurs on Trayodashi evening twice every month and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Fasting and Abhishekam during Pradosham are believed to remove karmic debts and planetary doshas.
When is Diwali 2026 in Telugu calendar?
Diwali falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026 (Asvayujamu Krishna Amavasya) and is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi worship.
Why can festival dates differ between cities?
Festival timing depends on sunrise location. Therefore, Hyderabad, Chennai, USA, and Australia Telugu communities may observe festivals on slightly different dates.
Which Telugu month is most sacred?
The month of Karthikamasam is considered highly sacred for Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu worship, especially for Deepam and fasting rituals.
How to find accurate muhurat for puja or vratam?
Muhurat must be calculated using local Panchangam or a priest because Tithi start and end time changes based on longitude and latitude.
Is Sankashti Chaturthi different from Vinayaka Chavithi?
Yes. Sankashti Chaturthi occurs every month on Krishna Paksha Chavithi and is a fasting day for Lord Ganesha, while Vinayaka (Ganesh) Chaturthi is the annual birth celebration of Lord Ganesha in Bhadrapada month.
Which month is best for marriage according to Telugu calendar 2026?
Traditionally auspicious months include Chaitra, Vaisakha, and Margashira. Marriage muhurat should always be confirmed with a horoscope-based Panchangam calculation.
What should not be done on Amavasya day?
Avoid starting new ventures, property purchase, and major travel on Amavasya. The day is considered ideal for Pitru Tarpanam, charity, and spiritual sadhana instead.
Why is Karthika Masam important in Telugu tradition?
Karthika Masam is sacred for Lord Shiva and Vishnu worship. Lighting Deepam, fasting, and visiting temples during this month is believed to remove past karmas and grant blessings.
Can I observe Ekadashi fasting without full day fasting?
Yes. Devotees may follow partial fasting (phalahar or satvik diet) if unable to observe nirjala fast. Spiritual intention and discipline are considered more important than strict food restriction.
Conclusion
The Telugu Festivals 2026 Calendar (Shaka Samvata 1947–1948) provides a complete spiritual roadmap for the year, helping devotees plan vratams, pujas, homams, and important life rituals according to auspicious Tithi. From the beginning of the year with Ugadi to the sacred observances of Ekadashi, Pradosham, Sankashti Chaturthi, Navratri, and Diwali, each festival carries deep spiritual meaning rooted in lunar calculations.
Following the Panchangam ensures that religious practices align with cosmic timing, which is believed to enhance spiritual benefits, remove doshas, and bring prosperity, health, and peace. Since festival dates can vary based on geographical sunrise differences, always refer to the local Panchangam or consult a knowledgeable priest for precise muhurat.
Using this month-wise Telugu festival guide, devotees can prepare in advance, observe fasting correctly, and perform rituals in the most auspicious way throughout 2026.