The Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 January month is important for devotees who wish to follow daily tithi, vrat, and Hindu festivals accurately. January 2026 includes several significant religious days such as Shakambhari Purnima, Makara Sankranti, Ganesha Jayanti, Vasant Panchami, and important Ekadashi and Sankashti vrat.
This page provides a detailed and easy-to-understand overview of the January 2026 Hindu calendar, helping devotees plan puja, fasting, and other religious activities in the correct manner.
January 2026 Hindu Month Overview
According to the Hindu Panchang, January 2026 mainly falls under the Pausha and Magha months. This period is considered spiritually important due to major solar transitions, Ekadashi vrat, and festivals dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Goddess Saraswati, and Surya Dev.
The Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 with tithi for January helps devotees observe rituals on the correct lunar dates and maintain religious discipline throughout the month.
Important Festivals and Vrat in January 2026
Shri Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 January – Festivals & Vrat Table
| Date (2026) | Day | Festival / Vrat |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | Pradosh Vrat (Shukla Paksha) |
| 3 January | Saturday | Paush Purnima Vrat |
| 6 January | Tuesday | Sankashti Chaturthi |
| 14 January | Wednesday | Shattila Ekadashi, Makar Sankranti |
| 16 January | Friday | Pradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha), Masik Shivratri |
| 18 January | Sunday | Magha Amavasya |
| 23 January | Friday | Vasant Panchami, Saraswati Puja |
| 29 January | Thursday | Jaya Ekadashi |
| 30 January | Friday | Pradosh Vrat (Shukla Paksha) |
Marathi Calendar 2026 January – Daily Tithi & Panchang Table
| Date | Day | Tithi (Paksha) | Nakshatra | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Thursday | Chaturdashi (Shukla) | Mrigashirsha | 07:12 AM | 06:11 PM |
| 2 Jan | Friday | Purnima (Paush) | Mrigashirsha | 07:12 AM | 06:11 PM |
| 3 Jan | Saturday | Pratipada (Krishna) | Punarvasu | 07:13 AM | 06:12 PM |
| 4 Jan | Sunday | Dwitiya (Krishna) | Punarvasu | 07:13 AM | 06:13 PM |
| 5 Jan | Monday | Tritiya (Krishna) | Pushya | 07:13 AM | 06:13 PM |
| 6 Jan | Tuesday | Chaturthi (Krishna) | Ashlesha | 07:14 AM | 06:14 PM |
| 7 Jan | Wednesday | Panchami (Krishna) | Magha | 07:14 AM | 06:15 PM |
| 8 Jan | Thursday | Shashthi (Krishna) | Uttara Phalguni | 07:14 AM | 06:15 PM |
| 9 Jan | Friday | Saptami (Krishna) | Uttara Phalguni | 07:14 AM | 06:16 PM |
| 10 Jan | Saturday | Ashtami (Krishna) | Chitra | 07:14 AM | 06:16 PM |
| 11 Jan | Sunday | Navami (Krishna) | Chitra | 07:15 AM | 06:17 PM |
| 12 Jan | Monday | Dashami (Krishna) | Swati | 07:15 AM | 06:18 PM |
| 13 Jan | Tuesday | Ekadashi (Krishna) | Vishakha | 07:15 AM | 06:18 PM |
| 14 Jan | Wednesday | Ekadashi (Krishna) | Anuradha | 07:15 AM | 06:19 PM |
| 15 Jan | Thursday | Dwadashi (Krishna) | Jyeshtha | 07:15 AM | 06:20 PM |
| 16 Jan | Friday | Trayodashi (Krishna) | Moola | 07:15 AM | 06:20 PM |
| 17 Jan | Saturday | Chaturdashi (Krishna) | Purva Ashadha | 07:15 AM | 06:21 PM |
| 18 Jan | Sunday | Amavasya (Magha) | Uttara Ashadha | 07:15 AM | 06:22 PM |
| 19 Jan | Monday | Pratipada (Shukla) | Shravana | 07:15 AM | 06:22 PM |
| 20 Jan | Tuesday | Dwitiya (Shukla) | Shravana | 07:15 AM | 06:23 PM |
| 21 Jan | Wednesday | Tritiya (Shukla) | Shatabhisha | 07:15 AM | 06:23 PM |
| 22 Jan | Thursday | Chaturthi (Shukla) | Shatabhisha | 07:15 AM | 06:24 PM |
| 23 Jan | Friday | Panchami (Shukla) | Purva Bhadrapada | 07:15 AM | 06:25 PM |
| 24 Jan | Saturday | Shashthi (Shukla) | Uttara Bhadrapada | 07:15 AM | 06:25 PM |
| 25 Jan | Sunday | Saptami (Shukla) | Ashwini | 07:15 AM | 06:26 PM |
| 26 Jan | Monday | Ashtami (Shukla) | Ashwini | 07:15 AM | 06:27 PM |
| 27 Jan | Tuesday | Navami (Shukla) | Bharani | 07:14 AM | 06:27 PM |
| 28 Jan | Wednesday | Dashami (Shukla) | Krittika | 07:14 AM | 06:28 PM |
| 29 Jan | Thursday | Ekadashi (Shukla) | Mrigashirsha | 07:14 AM | 06:28 PM |
| 30 Jan | Friday | Dwadashi (Shukla) | Ardra | 07:14 AM | 06:29 PM |
| 31 Jan | Saturday | Trayodashi (Shukla) | Ardra | 07:13 AM | 06:29 PM |
Shakambhari Purnima
Date: January 3, 2026 (Saturday)
Tithi: Pausha, Shukla Purnima
Shakambhari Purnima is dedicated to Goddess Shakambhari, a form of Goddess Durga. Devotees perform puja, charity, and special prayers on this full moon day, seeking prosperity and protection.
Lambodara Sankashti
Date: January 6, 2026 (Tuesday)
Tithi: Pausha, Krishna Chaturthi
Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi is observed in honor of Lord Ganesha. Devotees keep a fast during the day and break it after moonrise, praying for removal of obstacles and success in life.
Makar Sankranti
Date: January 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
Significance: Sun transits from Dhanu to Makara
Makara Sankranti marks the beginning of Uttarayan, the northward journey of the Sun. It is one of the most important Hindu festivals and is celebrated with holy baths, charity, and worship of Surya Dev.
Shattila Ekadashi
Date: January 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
Tithi: Pausha, Krishna Ekadashi
Shattila Ekadashi is observed with fasting and the use of sesame seeds in religious activities. Devotees believe that observing this Ekadashi helps cleanse past sins and brings spiritual purity.
Ganesha Jayanti
Date: January 22, 2026 (Thursday)
Tithi: Magha, Shukla Chaturthi
Ganesha Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. Devotees worship Ganapati to seek wisdom, success, and freedom from obstacles.
Vasant Panchami
Date: January 23, 2026 (Friday)
Tithi: Magha, Shukla Panchami
Vasant Panchami marks the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati. It is considered highly auspicious for education, learning, music, and creative pursuits.
Bhanu Saptami
Date: January 25, 2026 (Sunday)
Tithi: Magha, Shukla Saptami
Bhanu Saptami is observed to seek the blessings of Surya Dev. Devotees perform Surya puja for good health, strength, and prosperity.
Ratha Saptami
Date: January 25, 2026 (Sunday)
Tithi: Magha, Shukla Saptami
Ratha Saptami symbolizes the Sun God riding his chariot. Holy baths and prayers offered on this day are believed to bring positive energy and spiritual growth.
Bhishma Ashtami
Date: January 26, 2026 (Monday)
Tithi: Magha, Shukla Ashtami
Bhishma Ashtami is observed in remembrance of Bhishma Pitamah. Tarpan and charity are performed, especially for ancestors.
Jaya Ekadashi
| Date | January 29, 2026 (Thursday) |
| Tithi | Magha, Shukla Ekadashi |
Jaya Ekadashi is an important fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Observing this vrat is believed to bring peace of mind and freedom from negative karmic influences.
Importance of Tithi in January 2026
The Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 January month provides accurate tithi details, helping devotees plan Ekadashi vrat, Sankashti Chaturthi, Purnima rituals, and festival observances according to Hindu traditions.
Why Follow Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 January Month
The January 2026 Mahalaxmi Calendar is useful because it clearly displays tithi, vrat, and festival details in a simple format. It supports daily religious planning and helps devotees stay connected with traditional Hindu practices.
Download Shri Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 PDF
Devotees who want the complete Shri Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 PDF with tithi, including all months and important Hindu dates, can visit the main calendar page. The PDF version is helpful for offline reference and long-term planning.
Related Calendar Pages
For complete Hindu calendar information, you can also explore Today Panchang, Vrat Calendar 2026, Shubh Muhurat 2026, and Amavasya and Purnima dates for 2026. These pages together provide a full overview of important Hindu dates throughout the year.
Yes, it is suitable for daily Panchang reference including auspicious timings, rahu kaal, sunrise, sunset and important Hindu observances.
Yes, the calendar includes all major Hindu festivals, vrats and religious observances celebrated in January 2026, making it useful for planning puja and rituals.
Yes, all Ekadashi, Purnima, Amavasya and vrat dates in Mahalaxmi Calendar 2026 January are calculated as per traditional lunar tithi and Panchang methods followed in Maharashtra and nearby regions.