In Sanatan Dharma, every month has its own special religious significance. The month of June 2026 is also going to be full of many important fasts, Ekadashi and religious festivals. Many major festivals like Param Ekadashi, Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima and Monthly Shivratri will be celebrated in this month. From the religious point of view, this month is considered very special for worship, charity and spiritual practice.
According to the Hindu calendar, fasts and festivals are not just tradition, but associated with faith and spiritual energy. Let us know the complete list of major fasts and festivals falling in June 2026.
Major fasts and festivals of June 2026
June 1, 2026 – Monday
Sankashti Chaturthi
This fast dedicated to Lord Ganesha is considered to remove troubles. Devotees keep fast throughout the day and break the fast after seeing the moon.
June 2, 2026 – Tuesday
mithun sankranti
On this day, Sun will enter Gemini. From the religious point of view, bathing and donating is considered to have special significance.
10 June 2026 – Wednesday
Yogini Ekadashi
This Ekadashi is considered very auspicious for the worship of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that by observing this fast one gets freedom from sins.
12 June 2026 – Friday
Pradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha)
This fast is observed to get the blessings of Lord Shiva. Shiva puja has special significance in the evening.
13 June 2026 – Saturday
monthly shivratri
Shivratri that comes every month is considered important for the worship of Lord Bholenath.
14 June 2026 – Sunday
Jyestha Amavasya
On this day, special importance of offerings and donations to ancestors has been given.
15 June 2026 – Monday
Vat Savitri Vrat
Married women observe this fast for the long life of their husband and happy married life. Banyan tree is worshipped.
17 June 2026 – Wednesday
moon sighting
Seeing the moon after Amavasya is considered auspicious.
25 June 2026 – Thursday
Nirjala Ekadashi
This is considered one of the most important Ekadashi of the year. There is a tradition of observing fast on this day without consuming water. It is believed that its results are equal on all Ekadashis.
26 June 2026 – Friday
Pradosh Vrat (Shukla Paksha)
Worship and fasting of Lord Shiva will have special significance.
27 June 2026 – Saturday
Vat Purnima Vrat
This fast is considered especially important for married women. On this day, by worshiping the banyan tree, one wishes for unbroken good fortune.
30 June 2026 – Tuesday
Param Ekadashi
This Ekadashi, which falls in Adhik month, is considered extremely auspicious. Worship of Lord Vishnu is believed to bring happiness, prosperity and salvation.
Why is June 2026 special from religious point of view?
According to religious beliefs, the fasts and festivals coming in June 2026 are considered especially fruitful for spiritual energy, penance and worship. Especially the importance of Nirjala Ekadashi and Param Ekadashi has been given utmost importance.
This month, it is believed that one gets special virtues by donating, chanting, penance and worshiping Lord Vishnu and Shiva.
Importance of fasting and festivals
In Hindu religion, fasts and festivals are not only religious rituals, but are also considered a symbol of self-control, devotion and positive lifestyle. It is believed that fasting regularly brings mental peace, spiritual progress and happiness and prosperity in life.