February is a quieter month than January on the festival front, but it carries one of the year’s biggest observances — Maha Shivaratri — right in the middle. This guide lays out every festival, Vrat, Ekadashi, and bank holiday on the Rajasthan Calendar February 2026 in an easy-to-scan table format.
How to Download the Rajasthan Calendar February 2026(Free)
If you’d rather keep this month’s calendar saved on your phone than check a page every day, you can download the Rajasthan Calendar February 2026 as a PDF in a few quick steps: look for the download link on this page, usually placed just below the festival table; tap “Download PDF” and let it open in a new tab; save it to your device using the share icon on mobile or Ctrl+S/Cmd+S on desktop; and print a copy if you’d like a physical reference for your puja room or office desk. The download is free and does not require any login.
Major Festivals and Holidays in February 2026
| Date | Day | Festival / Occasion | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1 | Sunday | Magha Purnima; Ravidas Jayanti | Festival |
| Feb 5 | Thursday | Sankashti Chaturthi | Vrat |
| Feb 12 | Thursday | Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti | Festival |
| Feb 13 | Friday | Vijaya Ekadashi | Ekadashi |
| Feb 14 | Saturday | Pradosh Vrat; 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday; Valentine’s Day | Vrat / Bank Holiday |
| Feb 15 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri | Major Festival |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Phalguna Amavasya | Lunar / Vrat |
| Feb 23 | Monday | Gadge Maharaj Jayanti | Festival |
| Feb 27 | Friday | Amalaki Ekadashi | Ekadashi |
| Feb 28 | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday | Bank Holiday |
The Story Behind the Month’s Key Observances
Magha Purnima, on February 1, is the full moon that also marks Ravidas Jayanti, honouring the 15th-century saint-poet Sant Ravidas, whose teachings on equality and devotion remain widely followed across Rajasthan and North India. The same Tithi is traditionally considered favourable for charity and a holy river bath, even for those observing it away from the Ganga.
Maha Shivaratri, on February 15, is the biggest single observance of the month — an all-night vigil at Shiva temples across Rajasthan, with devotees fasting through the day, offering Bel leaves, milk, and water to the Shivling through the night’s four Prahars, and breaking the fast only the next morning. Temples in Jaipur, Udaipur, and Pushkar see especially large gatherings, with queues often starting well before dawn.
Vijaya Ekadashi, on February 13, falls in the run-up to Maha Shivaratri and is associated with granting victory over obstacles — its name is drawn from the belief that Lord Rama observed this fast before crossing the ocean to Lanka. Two weeks later, Amalaki Ekadashi on February 27 centres on the worship of the Amla (Indian gooseberry) tree, believed in Vaishnava tradition to be home to Lord Vishnu, Lakshmi, and Krishna together; devotees traditionally sit beneath an Amla tree to eat and pray on this day.
Ravidas Jayanti, also on February 1, deserves a closer look on its own. Sant Ravidas, born in the 15th century, preached against caste distinctions and taught that devotion, not birth, defines a person’s worth — his verses are still sung at satsangs across Rajasthan’s cities and villages on this Purnima, and several communities take out processions carrying his portrait through the streets.
Later in the month, Gadge Maharaj Jayanti on February 23 honours Sant Gadge Baba, a social reformer remembered chiefly for his campaigns on cleanliness, education, and the abolition of animal sacrifice and superstition — his birth anniversary is marked with cleanliness drives and community meals in several parts of the state, echoing the practical, service-first style of devotion he was known for.
Ekadashi, Purnima and Amavasya Dates — February 2026
| Date | Day | Vrat / Tithi | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1 | Sunday | Magha Purnima | Full moon day, also observed as Ravidas Jayanti |
| Feb 13 | Friday | Vijaya Ekadashi | Krishna Paksha fast associated with victory over obstacles |
| Feb 14 | Saturday | Pradosh Vrat (Krishna Paksha) | Evening fast for Lord Shiva, two days before Maha Shivaratri |
| Feb 15 | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri | The year’s principal Shiva fast and all-night vigil |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Phalguna Amavasya | New moon day, favourable for Tarpan and charity |
| Feb 27 | Friday | Amalaki Ekadashi | Shukla Paksha fast centred on Amla tree worship |
Some regional Panchang editions list Vijaya Ekadashi a day earlier, on February 12, due to differences in how the Tithi’s start and end are calculated across locations — both dates are used by different family traditions, so it’s worth checking which one your household or local temple follows.
Understanding Bank Holidays This Month
Bank holidays in India fall only on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month — for February 2026, that’s February 14 and February 28. The 1st (Feb 7) and 3rd (Feb 21) Saturdays remain regular working days for banks, even though a quick glance at a calendar can make every Saturday look the same. Note that February 14 carries a triple significance this year: it’s the 2nd Saturday bank holiday, Pradosh Vrat, and Valentine’s Day, all on the same date.
Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti
Falling on February 12 this year, this date marks the birth anniversary of Swami Dayanand Saraswati, founder of the Arya Samaj reform movement, born in Tankara, Gujarat, but with a following that spread deeply into Rajasthan’s cities through Arya Samaj schools (DAV institutions) and temples. Because the observance is tied to the lunar Tithi Falgun Krishna Dashami in the traditional calendar, some regional calendars round it to a fixed civil date for convenience, so it’s worth checking your local Arya Samaj Mandir for their specific observance day.
Reading the Panchang Beyond Festival Names
A Rajasthan calendar carries more than the named festivals — most printed editions also list daily Tithi, Nakshatra, and Rahu Kalam timings, still checked by many households before a journey, a purchase, or the start of a new task. If you’re using a printed Panchang, the Rahu Kalam column is city-specific and shifts daily, so treat it as a separate reference from the main festival table rather than assuming a fixed daily slot.
Tips for Observing February’s Fasts
- Maha Shivaratri (Feb 15): Many devotees observe a Nirjala (waterless) fast through the day and night; those with health conditions can switch to a fruit-based Phalahar fast instead.
- Ekadashi fasts (Vijaya and Amalaki): Grains and rice are typically avoided; the fast is broken the following morning after sunrise, on Dwadashi.
- Pradosh Vrat (Feb 14): Best observed with evening prayers during Pradosh Kaal, roughly the ninety minutes around sunset.
- Phalguna Amavasya (Feb 17): A favourable day for Tarpan (ancestor offerings) and charity, usually performed before midday.
As always, health comes first — elderly family members, pregnant women, and anyone managing a health condition should adapt a fast sensibly rather than attempting a strict Vrat purely out of ritual pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Maha Shivaratri in 2026? Maha Shivaratri falls on Sunday, February 15, 2026, observed with an all-night vigil and fasting at Shiva temples across Rajasthan.
How many Ekadashi fasts fall in February 2026? Two — Vijaya Ekadashi on February 13 and Amalaki Ekadashi on February 27.
Which Saturdays are bank holidays in February 2026? Only February 14 and February 28 — the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month.
Is Valentine’s Day a bank holiday in 2026? It coincides with one this year — February 14, 2026, is also the 2nd Saturday bank holiday, though the two are unrelated.
When is Magha Purnima in 2026? Magha Purnima falls on Sunday, February 1, 2026, also observed as Ravidas Jayanti.
Are the 1st and 3rd Saturdays bank holidays in Rajasthan? No. Only the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month are bank holidays across India, including Rajasthan; the other Saturdays are regular working days.
What is the difference between Vijaya Ekadashi and Amalaki Ekadashi? Vijaya Ekadashi falls in Krishna Paksha (the waning moon) and is linked to overcoming obstacles, while Amalaki Ekadashi falls two weeks later in Shukla Paksha (the waxing moon) and centres on worship of the Amla tree.
Can I download the Rajasthan Calendar February 2026 PDF for free? Yes, the PDF version covering the same dates in this article is available to download free of charge, with no login required.
Conclusion
February 2026 builds steadily toward Maha Shivaratri on the 15th, framed by Vijaya and Amalaki Ekadashi on either side and Magha Purnima’s Ravidas Jayanti at the very start. This Rajasthan Calendar February 2026 gives you a single, accurate table-based reference for the month’s festivals, Vrat days, and bank holidays.