Sawan 2026 (Shravan Maas) — Start & End Dates, Somvar Vrat, Raksha Bandhan

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Sawan (Shravan Maas) 2026 runs from August 11 to September 9 — the holiest month of the Hindu calendar, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Know the Somvar vrat dates and Raksha Bandhan.

About Sawan 2026 (Shravan Maas)

Sawan (श्रावण मास) is the fifth month of the Hindu calendar and the holiest month of the year, dedicated to Lord Shiva. In 2026, Sawan (Shravan) begins on Tuesday, August 11 and ends on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. During this month devotees observe Somvar (Monday) vrat, offer jal abhishek at Shiva temples, and fast every Monday.

The four Somvar vrat dates of Sawan 2026 fall on August 17, August 24, August 31 and September 7. The month ends with Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) on Thursday, August 27, 2026 — Shravana Purnima — when sisters tie the sacred rakhi on their brothers' wrists.

During Sawan, many devotees avoid non-vegetarian food and alcohol and observe the Sawan Somvar vrat (the 16-Monday fast). Tuesdays (Mangalvar) are also significant — Shiva devotees perform Rudrabhishek with milk, gangajal and bel patra. Sawan falls inside Chaturmas, so weddings and other muhurat ceremonies are traditionally avoided in this month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sawan 2026 kab hai?

Sawan 2026 begins on August 11 and ends on September 9, 2026. Raksha Bandhan (Shravana Purnima) is on August 27, 2026.

Sawan ke Somvar vrat kab kab hain?

The Sawan 2026 Somvar vrat dates are August 17, August 24, August 31 and September 7, 2026.

Is Sawan good for weddings?

No — Sawan (Shravan Maas) falls within Chaturmas, a period when weddings and other auspicious ceremonies (muhurat) are traditionally avoided.