According to the Hindu calendar, the last month of the Hindu New Year, i.e. the 12th month, is the month of Phalgun. The month of Phalgun will start from 2nd February and will continue till 3rd March. The month of Phalgun has special significance from natural, scientific and religious point of view. Festivals like Holi and Mahashivratri falling in this month are considered very important. The month of Phalgun starts from 2nd February and ends with Holi on 3rd March. The festivals and fasts celebrated in the month of Phalgun are full of positive energy. Holi festival is celebrated in this month, and everyone is very excited about it. Mahashivratri is also celebrated in this month, which is a special occasion to worship Lord Shiva.
month to remove lunar defects
Shivratri is celebrated with great joy and enthusiasm all over the country. It is believed that the Moon was also born in this month. Special worship of Chandra Dev (Moon God) is done in the month of Phalgun. Doing this reduces mental stress. If there is Chandra Dosha in your horoscope, then worshiping the Moon in this month can help in removing it.
Auspicious marriage dates in Falgun
With the arrival of Phalgun, Phagotsav (festival of Holi) will be celebrated in temples across the city. Traditional Holi songs will be sung with chang and dholak (traditional drums) throughout the month. There are 12 auspicious dates for marriage in this month, including the very auspicious date of Phulera Dooj on 19th February. Before Holi, the festival of Mahashivratri will also be celebrated. The Hindu New Year, the month of Chaitra, will begin the day after Holi. Holika Dahan will take place on March 2. Holashtak begins 8 days before this, and hence, auspicious activities are prohibited during this period.
How did the month of Phalgun get its name?
The month of Phalgun will start from February 2 and end on March 3, 2026. On the full moon day of this month, the moon is in the Phalguni constellation, that is why this month is called Phalguna. It is believed that doing charity in this month brings infinite virtue. 12 auspicious dates in Falgun
There are 12 auspicious dates for weddings in the month of Phalgun. February 19, the day of Phulera Dooj, will be a particularly auspicious day. Mass marriage ceremonies will be organized on Phulera Dooj.
February 2026 – 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25 and 26 February
Kharmas and Chaturmas 2026
Kharmas will resume on March 14, 2026, when the Sun will enter Pisces. Kharmas will continue till April 13, 2026. Marriages will not be possible during this period. After this, the wedding season will start again and will continue till the beginning of Chaturmas.
Jyeshtha Adhik Maas (May 17 to June 15): This time, Jyeshtha month is coming twice, so there will be no marriage in the first month. Chaturmas starts from Devshayani Ekadashi and ends on Devuthani Ekadashi.
Tulsi Vivah is performed on the next day of Devuthani Ekadashi, and auspicious activities begin again after that.
In 2026, Devshayani Ekadashi will fall on July 25, 2026, and Devuthani Ekadashi will fall on November 20, 2026. Therefore, no auspicious work will happen between July 25 and November 20, 2026.
Holashtak
Holashtak will start from 24th February. During this period, no auspicious work is done, nor any new item is purchased. Holashtak starts 8 days before Holi.
Doing any auspicious work is prohibited during Holashtak. Holashtak starts 8 days before Holi, on the Ashtami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Phalgun month, and all auspicious functions like marriage, marriage and mundan are prohibited for these 8 days. Holi is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Phalgun, and the next day, the first day of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of Phalgun, people play with colours. This year, Holi will be celebrated on the night of March 2, and will be played with colors on the morning of March 3.
It is believed that during Holashtak, all the planets are in an aggressive position, hence no auspicious work should be done during this time. There is a possibility of obstacles.
Falgun fast and festivals
2 February – Beginning of Phalgun
5 February – Dwijapriya Sankashti
7 February – Yashoda Jayanti
8 February – Bhanu Saptami, Shabari Jayanti
9 February – Janaki Jayanti, Kalashtami, Monthly Krishna Janmashtami
13 February – Krishna Bhishma Dwadashi, Kumbh Sankranti, Vijaya Ekadashi
14 February – Shani Trayodashi, Shani Pradosh Vrat
15 February – Mahashivratri
17 February – Solar eclipse, Phalgun Amavasya
19 February – Phulera Dooj
22 February – Skanda Shashthi
24 February – Holashtak begins, monthly Durgashtami.
27 February – Amalaki Ekadashi
March 1 – Ravi Pradosh Vrat
March 2 – Holika Dahan
3 March – Holi
