August 2026 Festival Calendar: Dates for Raksha Bandhan, Hariyali Teej, Onam, Nag Panchami and all other festivals this month

August 2026 is packed with important Hindu festivals, vrats and religious observances celebrated across India. The month falls largely during the holy period of Shravan (Sawan), making it especially significant for devotees of Lord Shiva.

It also features major celebrations such as Hariyali Teej, Nag Panchami, Onam, Raksha Bandhan, Varalakshmi Vrat, Putrada Ekadashi and several fasting days observed by millions of devotees.

Whether you are planning temple visits, observing fasts or preparing for family celebrations, here is the complete Hindu festival calendar for August 2026.

August 2026 Hindu festival calendar at a glance

The month begins with the conclusion of Jayaparvati Vrat on 1 August and includes important occasions such as Friendship Day, Shravan Somwar Vrats, Mangala Gauri Vrats, Hariyali Teej, Nag Panchami, Onam and Raksha Bandhan.

August 2026 is also notable for two astronomical events: a Total Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) on 12 August and a Partial Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on 28 August.

Major Hindu festivals and vrat dates in August 2026

Shravan Somwar, Raksha Bandhan and Onam highlights

The holy month of Shravan remains one of the most significant periods for Lord Shiva devotees, with four Shravan Somwar fasts observed on 3, 10, 17 and 24 August.

The month also brings several widely celebrated festivals. Hariyali Teej falls on 15 August, Nag Panchami on 17 August, Onam on 26 August, while Varalakshmi Vrat and Raksha Bandhan will both be observed on 28 August.

Solar and lunar eclipses in August 2026

August 2026 will witness two major celestial events. A Total Solar Eclipse (Surya Grahan) is scheduled for 12 August, followed by a Partial Lunar Eclipse (Chandra Grahan) on 28 August. Devotees should note that eclipse timings and visibility may differ depending on their location.

As Hindu festivals are determined according to lunar tithis, the exact timings of rituals, fasting periods and auspicious muhurats may vary from one city to another. Devotees are advised to refer to their local Panchang or temple authorities before performing any religious observance.

FAQs

1. Which are the major Hindu festivals in August 2026?
Major festivals include Hariyali Teej, Nag Panchami, Raksha Bandhan, Onam, Varalakshmi Vrat, Shravan Somwar Vrats, Putrada Ekadashi and Kajari Teej.

2. When is Raksha Bandhan in 2026?
Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Friday, 28 August 2026.

3. How many Shravan Somwar Vrats are there in August 2026?
There are four Shravan Somwar Vrats, observed on 3, 10, 17 and 24 August.

4. When is Hariyali Teej in 2026?
Hariyali Teej falls on Saturday, 15 August 2026.

5. When is Nag Panchami in 2026?
Nag Panchami will be observed on Monday, 17 August 2026.

6. When is Onam in 2026?
Onam will be celebrated on Wednesday, 26 August 2026.

7. Which Ekadashis fall in August 2026?
The two important Ekadashis are Kamika Ekadashi (9 August) and Shravana Putrada Ekadashi (23 August).

8. Are there any eclipses in August 2026?
Yes. A Total Solar Eclipse will occur on 12 August, while a Partial Lunar Eclipse will occur on 28 August.

9. When is Varalakshmi Vrat in 2026?
Varalakshmi Vrat will be observed on Friday, 28 August 2026.

10. Why should devotees check local Panchang timings?
Festival dates remain the same, but the start and end times of tithis and auspicious muhurats vary by location. Checking a local Panchang ensures rituals and fasts are observed at the correct time.