Astrology News: Shravan (also known as Sawan), the fifth month of the Hindu calendar, is set to begin soon. Since the month of Shravan is very dear to Lord Shiva, devotees perform special worship of Bholenath during this period. They undertake the Kanwar Yatra, bringing water from holy rivers to perform Jalabhishek (the ritual of bathing the deity with water) at Lord Shiva’s temples. This year, the month of Shravan begins on July 30, 2026. It will include occasions such as four Shravan Monday fasts, four Mangala Gauri fasts, and Shravan Shivratri. Although every day of the Shravan month is considered sacred and worthy of worship, certain days and dates hold special significance.
A 31-Day Shravan Month
This year, the month of Shravan will span from July 30 to August 28, making it a 31-day month. The festival of Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 28—coinciding with Shravan Purnima—marking the conclusion of this holy month.
Shravan Monday Fasts
First Monday: August 3
Second Monday: August 10
Third Monday: August 17
Fourth Monday: August 24, 2026
Shravan 2026 Calendar
The month of Shravan is not limited to just the Shravan Monday fasts; it also includes the Mangala Gauri fast (observed every Tuesday) and festivals such as Hariyali Amavasya, Hariyali Teej, Kajari Teej, Nag Panchami, and Raksha Bandhan. View the complete list of all Shravan 2026 fasts and festivals, along with their dates, in the image provided here. Major Fasts and Festivals of Sawan
Sawan Shivratri: 11 August 2026 (Tuesday)
Hariyali Amavasya: 12 August 2026 (Wednesday)
Hariyali Teej: 16 August 2026 (Sunday)
Nag Panchami: 17 August 2026 (Monday)
Raksha Bandhan (Sawan Purnima): 28 August 2026 (Friday)
Sawan 2026: Full Sawan calendar released; check the dates and the number of Mondays
