July is the month monsoon finally reaches the desert state, and on the religious calendar, it’s the month the wedding season pauses. This guide lays out every festival, Vrat, and Ekadashi on the Rajasthan Calendar July 2026, in an easy table format, along with the date Chaturmas begins and what that means for anyone planning a ceremony.
How to Download the Rajasthan Calendar July 2026 PDF (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 July 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 July 2026
| Date | Day | Festival / Occasion | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3 | Friday | Sankashti Chaturthi | Vrat |
| Jul 10 | Friday | Yogini Ekadashi | Ekadashi |
| Jul 11 | Saturday | 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday | Bank Holiday |
| Jul 12 | Sunday | Pradosh Vrat; Masik Shivaratri | Vrat |
| Jul 14 | Tuesday | Ashadha Amavasya | Lunar / Vrat |
| Jul 16 | Thursday | Dakshinayana Sankranti (Karka Sankranti); Jagannath Rath Yatra | Astronomical / Festival |
| Jul 17 | Friday | Vinayaka Chaturthi | Vrat |
| Jul 19 | Sunday | Skanda Sashti | Festival |
| Jul 25 | Saturday | Devshayani Ekadashi; 4th Saturday Bank Holiday | Ekadashi / Bank Holiday |
| Jul 26 | Sunday | Pradosh Vrat (Shukla Paksha) | Vrat |
| Jul 29 | Wednesday | Guru Purnima | Festival |
The Story Behind the Month’s Key Observances
Dakshinayana Sankranti, on July 16, marks the sun’s transition into Karka Rashi (Cancer) and the start of the sun’s southward journey — the mirror image of Makar Sankranti back in January, when Uttarayana began. In the Vedic tradition, Dakshinayana is considered a more introspective half of the year, associated with ancestor worship and spiritual practice rather than new ventures. The same date carries Jagannath Rath Yatra, when temple chariots are pulled through the streets in Puri and at Jagannath temples elsewhere in the country, including a few in Rajasthan’s own cities.
Devshayani Ekadashi, on July 25, is the single most consequential date on this month’s calendar — even for households that don’t observe every fast. It marks the day Lord Vishnu is believed to enter a four-month Yoga Nidra, and with it, the start of Chaturmas. Weddings, engagements, and Griha Pravesh ceremonies are traditionally paused from this date until Devutthana Ekadashi in November, which is why the wedding season effectively closes for the rest of the summer and all of autumn starting this week. Many families also begin a personal Chaturmas Sankalp on this day — a vow to give up a specific food or habit for the four months as a form of discipline.
Four days later, Guru Purnima on July 29 turns attention from Vishnu to teachers and spiritual guides. Students traditionally visit their Guru or school on this day to offer respect and gratitude, and it’s considered an auspicious day to begin a new course of study — fitting, given it falls on the same Purnima that opens Vyasa Puja traditions honouring the sage Ved Vyasa.
Ekadashi and Vrat Dates — July 2026
| Date | Day | Vrat / Tithi | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10 | Friday | Yogini Ekadashi | Krishna Paksha fast for Lord Vishnu, believed to relieve past sins |
| Jul 12 | Sunday | Masik Shivaratri; Pradosh Vrat | Monthly Shiva observance |
| Jul 14 | Tuesday | Ashadha Amavasya | New moon day, favourable for Tarpan and charity |
| Jul 25 | Saturday | Devshayani Ekadashi | Marks the start of Chaturmas |
| Jul 29 | Wednesday | Guru Purnima | Full moon day honouring teachers and gurus |
Chaturmas Begins: What It Means for July and Beyond
With Devshayani Ekadashi falling on July 25, Chaturmas begins in the final week of the month and runs through to Devutthana Ekadashi in November. For the rest of July, and right through August, September, and October, no Vivah Muhurat dates are available on the Rajasthan calendar — anyone with a wedding planned for later this year should already have it scheduled before the 25th, or be looking toward the third week of November instead. Many families use this quieter stretch for pilgrimage, fasting, and Ramayana or Bhagavata recitation rather than ceremonial events.
Monsoon Arrives in the Desert State
July is the month Rajasthan’s rain-starved landscape finally turns green, as the Southwest Monsoon typically reaches the state through the first half of the month, arriving in eastern districts like Kota and Jhalawar before spreading west toward Jaipur, Ajmer, and eventually the Thar. This is also when reservoirs like Bisalpur near Tonk see their most closely watched water-level updates of the year, since Jaipur and several other cities depend on monsoon inflow to see them through the following dry season. Farmers in the state’s agricultural belts use the Dakshinayana period specifically to time Kharif sowing, since the sun’s southward shift roughly coincides with the monsoon’s most reliable window.
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.
Understanding Bank Holidays This Month
Bank holidays in India fall only on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month — for July 2026, that’s July 11 and July 25. The 1st (Jul 4), 3rd (Jul 18), and 5th (Jul 25 falls on the actual 4th Saturday, not 5th) Saturdays that don’t match this pattern remain regular working days for banks. Note that July 25 carries a double significance this year — it’s both the 4th Saturday bank holiday and Devshayani Ekadashi.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Devshayani Ekadashi in 2026? Devshayani Ekadashi falls on Saturday, July 25, 2026, marking the start of Chaturmas.
When is Guru Purnima in 2026? Guru Purnima falls on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, four days after Devshayani Ekadashi.
What is Dakshinayana Sankranti? It marks the sun’s transition into Cancer and the start of its southward journey, falling on July 16, 2026, and coinciding with Jagannath Rath Yatra this year.
Are there any wedding dates in Rajasthan after July 25, 2026? No. Chaturmas begins that day and continues through October, so wedding Muhurats don’t resume until mid-to-late November.
Which Saturdays are bank holidays in July 2026? Only July 11 and July 25 — the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month.
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 remain regular working days.
What is a Chaturmas Sankalp? It’s a personal vow many devotees take on Devshayani Ekadashi to give up a specific food or habit for the four months of Chaturmas, as a form of discipline and devotion.
Can I download the Rajasthan Calendar July 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
July 2026 in Rajasthan moves from the ordinary rhythm of Sankashti Chaturthi and Yogini Ekadashi into the turning point of the religious year — Devshayani Ekadashi on the 25th, which pauses weddings and other ceremonies for the next four months, before closing with Guru Purnima’s quieter tribute to teachers. This Rajasthan Calendar July 2026 gives you a single, accurate table-based reference for the month’s festivals, Vrat days, and bank holidays.