Shravan (Sawan Maas) 2026 Calendar: Somwar, Festivals & Important Dates

The Shravan (Sawan) 2026 calendar runs from July 30 to August 28 in North & East India and August 13 to September 11 in South & West India. 

The four Shravan Somwar (Mondays) fall on August 3, 10, 17, and 24 in North India, and on August 17, 24, 31, and September 7 in South & West India, and the month’s major festivals include Hariyali Teej, Nag Panchami, Putrada Ekadashi, and Raksha Bandhan.

Key Takeaways

• Shravan 2026 falls July 30 – August 28 (North & East India) and August 13 – September 11 (South & West India).
  
• North India’s four Shravan Somwar dates are August 3, 10, 17, and 24.
  
• August 17 is a rare confluence, Nag Panchami falling on a Shravan Somwar.
  
• Major festivals include Hariyali Teej (Aug 15), Nag Panchami (Aug 17), Putrada Ekadashi (Aug 23), and Raksha Bandhan (Aug 28).
  
• The two regions follow different calendars (Purnimant and Amavasyant), but both are equally valid.

When Does Shravan 2026 Start and End?

Shravan 2026 begins and ends on different dates by region because North & East India follow the Purnimant calendar (the month ends on the full moon) while South & West India follow the Amavasyant / Amanta calendar (the month ends on the new moon). 

This is not a discrepancy; both are equally valid Vedic systems.

If you are unsure which to follow, go by your home state.

Shravan Somwar 2026 Dates (Monday Vrat)

Mondays (Somwar) are the most important days of Shravan, dedicated to Lord Shiva.

August 17 and 24 are Shravan Somwars in both calendars, making those two Mondays especially significant.

Shravan 2026 Festivals & Important Dates

Most major Shravan festivals, Hariyali Teej, Nag Panchami, Putrada Ekadashi, and Raksha Bandhan, fall on the same date across India, because they are fixed by the lunar tithi. 

What differs between regions is the month’s start and end, the Somwar (Monday) vrat dates, and the Mangala Gauri (Tuesday) vrat dates, along with a few regional festivals.

North & East India (Purnimant Calendar)

South & West India ((Amanta / Amavasyant) Calendar)

What Are the Major Shravan Festivals About?

• Hariyali Teej (August 15): Celebrates the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Women wear green, apply mehendi, and pray for marital happiness.
• Nag Panchami (August 17): Dedicated to serpent deities; devotees offer milk and prayers, seeking protection and prosperity. This year it also falls on a Shravan Somwar.
• Shravan Putrada Ekadashi (August 23): Dedicated to Lord Vishnu; observed with fasting and prayers for family wellbeing.
• Raksha Bandhan (August 28): Falls on Shravan Purnima, the full moon that closes the month, celebrating the bond between siblings.

Why the Shravan Calendar Matters

Knowing the Shravan calendar helps you plan your Somwar vrats, temple visits, and festival observances in advance, especially since Mondays and major festival days see the heaviest crowds and demand.

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FAQs

1. When does Shravan 2026 start? July 30 in North & East India (ending August 28) and August 13 in South & West India (ending September 11).

2. How many Shravan Somwar are there in 2026? Four in each region. North India: August 3, 10, 17, 24. South & West India: August 17, 24, 31, September 7.

3. When is Raksha Bandhan 2026? August 28, 2026, on Shravan Purnima.

4. When is Nag Panchami 2026? August 17, 2026, which is also a Shravan Somwar this year.

5. Why do North and South India have different Shravan dates? North & East India follow the Purnimant calendar and South & West India follow the Amanta / Amavasyant calendar. Both are equally valid Vedic systems.

Bottom Line

The Shravan 2026 calendar gives you every key date at a glance, the four Somwar vrats, Hariyali Teej, Nag Panchami, Putrada Ekadashi, and Raksha Bandhan. 

Planning around these dates helps you observe the month fully, whether through fasting, temple visits, or beginning your Rudraksha journey during Shiva’s most sacred month.

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Sources:

• Shravan 2026 dates, Somwar list, and festival dates, Drik Panchang (drikpanchang.com)
• Ekadashi, Pradosh, Amavasya and Purnima dates, PanchangBodh (panchangbodh.com)
• Festival cross-verification, HinduPad (hindupad.com)

Note: Dates are set annually by Panchang calculations and can vary slightly by region. Please reconfirm against your local Panchang before publishing or observing.