Date And Shubh Muhurat
Chaturdashi Tithi, the date on which Shivratri is observed, begins at 04:54 am on August 11, 2026 and ends at 01:52 am on August 12, 2026. Since Shivratri is a night-based festival, the Tithi prevailing during the night is what decides the date of observance, and that is why this year it is being celebrated on August 11.