With just the last stretch of Ashadha and the arrival of Sawan, July 2026 happens to be a spiritually rich month. This is deemed as one of the holiest periods. As the monsoon season deepens across India, devotees turn inward with fasts, rituals and prayers that mark this transition from one lunar month to the other. From the sacred fast of Yogini Ekadashi to the grandeur of Jagannath Rath Yatra, this month offers a complete spectrum of devotion and celebration.
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The month’s spiritual significance peaks with Devshayani Ekadashi, which ushers in Chaturmas. For the unversed, this is the four-month period when Lord Vishnu is believed to enter a state of divine slumber (Yoga Nidra). This is considered an auspicious time for devotees to slow down, avoid major life events like weddings, and instead focus on prayer and self-restraint. Alongside this, Guru Purnima brings a moment of gratitude and reverence, dedicated to honouring teachers, mentors, and spiritual guides who illuminate the path of knowledge.
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This guide brings together all the important festivals, vrats, Ekadashi, Purnima, and Amavasya dates falling in July 2026, based on the Hindu Panchang. Whether you are planning your fasting calendar, preparing for temple visits, this comprehensive list will help you navigate every significant day with clarity and devotion.
| Date | Festivals |
| July 3, 2026 | Krishna Pingak Sankashti Chaturthi |
| July 7, 2026 | Kalashtami, Masik Krishna Janmashtami |
| July 10, 2026 | Masik Karthigai, Yogini Ekadashi |
| July 11, 2026 | Krishna Ramalakshmana Dwadashi,
Gauna Yogini Ekadashi, Vaishnava Yogini Ekadashi |
| July 12, 2026 | Rohini Pradosh Vrat,
Masik Shivratri |
| July 14, 2026 | Darsha Amavsaya,
Anvadhan, Jyeshtha Amavasya |
| July 15, 2026 | Ashadha Begins (South),
Ashadha Navratri, Ishti, Chandra Darshan |
| July 16, 2026 | Jagannatha Rath Yatra,
Karka Sankranti |
| July 17, 2026 | Aniruddha Chaturthi |
| July 19, 2026 | Skanda Sashti |
| July 20, 2026 | Ashadha Ashtahnika Begins |
| July 21, 2026 | Parvati Jayanti,
Masik Durgashtami |
| July 22, 2026 | Bhadali Navami |
| July 24, 2026 | Asha Dashami Vrat,
Rivata Manvadi |
| July 25, 2026 | Vasudev Dwadashi,
Dev Shayani Ekadashi, Gauri Vrat Begins |
| July 26, 2026 | Ravi Pradosh Vrat |
| July 27, 2026 | Jaya Parvati Vrat Begins |
| July 28, 2026 | Kokila Vrat,
Ashada Chaumasi Chaudas |
| July 29, 2026 | Guru Purnima,
Vyasa PujaGauri Vrat Ends, Dakshinamurti Jayanti, Ashadha Ashtahnika Ends, Ashadha Purnima Vrat, Ashadha Purnima, Anvadhan, Chakshusha Manvadi |
| July 30, 2026 | Shravana Begins |
| July 30, 2026 | Ishti |
As Lord Vishnu settles into his period of deep rest and Lord Shiva’s holy month begins to unfold, July becomes a bridge between two powerful spiritual currents. And so, by keeping track of these important vrats and festivals as per the Hindu Panchang, devotees can align their routines with this sacred rhythm, deepening their faith and making the most of this auspicious period on their spiritual journey.
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