The year 2024 is about to begin, and everyone is eagerly awaiting the new year with enthusiasm and excitement. According to the Hindu calendar, 2024 is considered special due to the planetary movements and the occurrence of various festivals. The year kicks off with the auspicious Saphala Ekadashi in January. Additionally, each month throughout the year observes significant Hindu fasts and festivals, such as Pradosh Vrat, Masik Shivaratri, Ekadashi, and Kala Ashtami.
Let's take a look at the Hindu calendar for 2024, listing the fasting days and festivals from January to December:
January 2024: 7th January (Sunday) - Saphala Ekadashi 9th January (Tuesday) - Masik Shivaratri, Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) 11th January (Thursday) - Paush Amavasya 15th January (Monday) - Pongal, Uttarayan, Makar Sankranti 21st January (Sunday) - Paush Putrada Ekadashi 23rd January (Tuesday) - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) 25th January (Thursday) - Paush Purnima Vrat 29th January (Monday) - Sankashti Chaturthi
February 2024: 6th February (Tuesday) - Shattila Ekadashi 7th February (Wednesday) - Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) 8th February (Thursday) - Masik Shivaratri 9th February (Friday) - Magha Amavasya 13th February (Tuesday) - Kumbha Sankranti 14th February (Wednesday) - Basant Panchami, Saraswati Puja 20th February (Tuesday) - Jaya Ekadashi 21st February (Wednesday) - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) 24th February (Saturday) - Magha Purnima Vrat 28th February (Wednesday) - Sankashti Chaturthi
March 2024: 6th March (Wednesday) - Vijaya Ekadashi 8th March (Friday) - Mahashivaratri, Pradosh Vrat (Krishna), Masik Shivaratri 10th March (Sunday) - Falgun Amavasya 14th March (Thursday) - Meen Sankranti 20th March (Wednesday) - Amalaki Ekadashi 22nd March (Friday) - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) 24th March (Sunday) - Holika Dahan 25th March (Monday) - Holi, Falgun Purnima Vrat 28th March (Thursday) - Sankashti Chaturthi
April 2024: 5th April (Friday) - Papamochini Ekadashi 6th April (Saturday) - Pradosh Vrat (Krishna), Masik Shivaratri 7th April (Sunday) - Chaitra Amavasya 8th April (Monday) - Chaitra Navaratri, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa 9th April (Tuesday) - Cheti Chand 13th April (Saturday) - Mesh Sankranti 17th April (Wednesday) - Chaitra Navaratri Parana, Ram Navami 19th April (Friday) - Kamada Ekadashi 21st April (Sunday) - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) 23rd April (Tuesday) - Hanuman Jayanti, Chaitra Purnima Vrat 27th April (Saturday) - Sankashti Chaturthi
May 2024: 4th May (Saturday) - Varuthini Ekadashi 5th May (Sunday) - Pradosh Vrat (Krishna), Masik Shivaratri 6th May (Monday) - Chaitra Amavasya 8th May (Wednesday) - Akshaya Tritiya 14th May (Tuesday) - Vrish Sankranti 19th May (Sunday) - Mohini Ekadashi 20th May (Monday) - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) 23rd May (Thursday) - Vaishakha Purnima Vrat 26th May (Sunday) - Sankashti Chaturthi
June 2024: 2nd June (Sunday) - Apara Ekadashi 4th June (Tuesday) - Masik Shivaratri, Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) 6th June (Thursday) - Jyeshtha Amavasya 15th June (Saturday) - Mithuna Sankranti 18th June (Tuesday) - Nirjala Ekadashi 19th June (Wednesday) - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) 22nd June (Saturday) - Jyeshtha Purnima Vrat 25th June (Tuesday) - Sankashti Chaturthi
July 2024: 2nd July (Tuesday) - Yogini Ekadashi 3rd July (Wednesday) - Pradosh Vrat (Krishna), Masik Shivaratri 4th July (Thursday) - Ashadha Amavasya 7th July (Sunday) - Jagannath Rath Yatra 16th July (Tuesday) - Karka Sankranti 17th July (Wednesday) - Devshayani Ekadashi, Ashadhi Ekadashi 18th July (Thursday) - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) 21st July (Sunday) - Guru Purnima, Ashadha Purnima Vrat 24th July (Wednesday) - Sankashti Chaturthi 31st July (Wednesday) - Kamika Ekadashi
August 2024: 1st August (Thursday) - Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) 2nd August (Friday) - Masik Shivaratri 4th August (Sunday) - Shravana Amavasya 7th August (Wednesday) - Hartalika Teej 9th August (Friday) - Nag Panchami 16th August (Friday) - Shravana Putrada Ekadashi, Simha Sankranti 17th August (Saturday) - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) 19th August (Monday) - Raksha Bandhan, Shravana Purnima Vrat 22nd August (Thursday) - Sankashti Chaturthi
September 2024: 1st September (Sunday) - Aja Ekadashi 2nd September (Monday) - Pradosh Vrat (Krishna), Masik Shivaratri 3rd September (Tuesday) - Bhadrapada Amavasya 8th September (Sunday) - Ganesha Chaturthi 14th September (Saturday) - Radha Ashtami, Bhadrapada Purnima Vrat 16th September (Monday) - Parsva Ekadashi 17th September (Tuesday) - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) 20th September (Friday) - Anant Chaturdashi 21st September (Saturday) - Ganesh Visarjan 22nd September (Sunday) - Sankashti Chaturthi
October 2024: 1st October (Tuesday) - Indira Ekadashi 2nd October (Wednesday) - Pradosh Vrat (Krishna), Masik Shivaratri 6th October (Sunday) - Ashwayuja Amavasya 7th October (Monday) - Navratri begins 8th October (Tuesday) - Maha Navami, Durga Puja, Ayudha Puja 9th October (Wednesday) - Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami) 14th October (Monday) - Papankusha Ekadashi 15th October (Tuesday) - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) 20th October (Sunday) - Sharad Purnima Vrat 22nd October (Tuesday) - Sankashti Chaturthi
November 2024: 1st November (Friday) - Rama Ekadashi 2nd November (Saturday) - Pradosh Vrat (Krishna), Masik Shivaratri 5th November (Tuesday) - Kartika Amavasya 7th November (Thursday) - Diwali, Lakshmi Puja 8th November (Friday) - Govatsa Dwadashi 10th November (Sunday) - Bhai Dooj, Yama Dwitiya 13th November (Wednesday) - Vrishchika Sankranti 14th November (Thursday) - Utpanna Ekadashi 16th November (Saturday) - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) 19th November (Tuesday) - Kartik Purnima Vrat 21st November (Thursday) - Sankashti Chaturthi
December 2024: 1st December (Sunday) - Utpatti Ekadashi 2nd December (Monday) - Pradosh Vrat (Krishna), Masik Shivaratri 4th December (Wednesday) - Margashirsha Amavasya 9th December (Monday) - Dhanu Sankranti 14th December (Saturday) - Mokshada Ekadashi 15th December (Sunday) - Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) 19th December (Thursday) - Margashirsha Purnima Vrat 22nd December (Sunday) - Sankashti Chaturthi 25th December (Wednesday) - Christmas
Please note that the dates may vary based on the regional practices and specific beliefs. It's always a good idea to consult with local authorities or religious leaders for the most accurate information.
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