January 2026 marks the beginning of the Gregorian New Year and a spiritually potent period in the Hindu calendar according to the Thakur Prasad Panchang. This month features the highly auspicious Makar Sankranti (the Sun’s transition into Capricorn), the beginning of the holy Magh Snan, the wisdom-seeking festival of Vasant Panchami, and the profoundly silent observance of Mauni Amavasya.
If you are searching for accurate dates for Shattila Ekadashi, Guru Govind Singh Jayanti, Swami Vivekananda Jayanti, or the daily Rahu Kaal schedule, the Thakur Prasad Calendar 2026 January is your definitive source. Below, we present the complete day-by-day festival list, Ekadashi schedules, and crucial Panchang notes, including the important advisory that no auspicious wedding Muhurats are available this month.
Download Thakur Prasad Calendar January 2026 PDF & HD Image
For precise timings of Makar Sankranti Punya Kaal (Jan 14), Mauni Amavasya Snan Muhurat (Jan 18), Vasant Panchami Puja Vidhi (Jan 23), and Jaya Ekadashi Paran (Jan 30), we strongly recommend downloading the official Panchang PDF.
Thakur Prasad 2026 January Calendar: Detailed Day-by-Day Table
We have meticulously transcribed the data from the official Thakur Prasad Almanack into this precise table. Use it to align your Vrats, Pujas, and travel plans with the correct Tithi.
| Date | Day | Festival / Local Event | Significance / Observance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day ; Pradosh Vrat | Global New Year. Evening fast dedicated to Lord Shiva. |
| Jan 3, 2026 | Saturday | Snan Daan Purnima; Shakhambari Jayanti; Beginning of Magh Snan ; Birth Anniversary of Hazrat Ali | Full Moon of Paush. Start of month-long holy bathing in Ganges. Islamic observance. |
| Jan 5, 2026 | Monday | Guru Govind Singh Jayanti | Birth anniversary of the 10th Sikh Guru. |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Tuesday | Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi; Saubhagya Sundari Vrat | Monthly Ganesha fast for obstacle removal. |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Monday | Swami Vivekananda Jayanti | Birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda (National Youth Day). |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Wednesday | Shattila Ekadashi ; Makar Sankranti (Khichdi Festival) | Sun enters Capricorn. Auspicious for charity and holy dips. Fasting with sesame seeds. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Thursday | Sankranti Punyakal; Til Dvadashi | Holy period of Sankranti. Consumption of sesame sweets. |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Friday | Monthly Shivratri; Pradosh Vrat | Monthly night of Shiva. Evening Shiva Puja. |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Saturday | Shab-e-Miraj | Islamic observance of Prophet Muhammad’s night journey. |
| Jan 18, 2026 | Sunday | Mauni Amavasya ; Snan Daan Shradh | Silent New Moon. Most important day of Magh Snan for Moksha. |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Monday | Shri Vallabh Jayanti; Beginning of Gupt Navratra | Birth of Vallabhacharya. Start of 9-day secret worship of Goddess. |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Tuesday | Chandradarshan | First sighting of the new moon after Amavasya. |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Thursday | Vinayaki Ganesh Chaturthi; Til Chaturthi Sompada | Monthly Ganesha Chaturthi fast. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Friday | Vasant Panchami ; Birthday of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose | Saraswati Puja. Onset of spring. Birth anniversary of Netaji. |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Sunday | Rath Saptami; Putra Saptami | Worship of Sun God. Observance for child well-being. |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day ; Bhishmashtami | National Holiday. Commemoration of Bhishma Pitamah. |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Tuesday | Harsu Brahmadev Jayanti; Mahananda Navami | Local observances. |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Thursday | Jaya Ekadashi | Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha in Magh. Brings success and spiritual liberation. |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Friday | Bhishma Dvadashi; Pradosh Vrat; Martyrs’ Day (Shaheed Diwas) | Remembering Bhishma. Evening Shiva Puja. Death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. |
Ekadashi Dates in January 2026
January features two significant Ekadashi fasts, marking the transition from Paush to Magh month.
| Date | Ekadashi Name | Paksha | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | Shattila Ekadashi | Krishna Paksha | Fasting day using sesame; purifies mind and body; devoted to Lord Vishnu. It falls on the same day as Makar Sankranti, making it doubly auspicious. |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Jaya Ekadashi | Shukla Paksha | Brings success, peace, and spiritual liberation through fasting and prayers. Destroys the sins of even the most heinous deeds. |
Important: Shattila Ekadashi coincides with Makar Sankranti on January 14. Devotees should observe the fast with Til (sesame) offerings to maximize spiritual benefits.
Daily Rahu Kaal Timings for January 2026
Rahu Kaal is the inauspicious period of the day when starting new important work is avoided. Below are the approximate timings for each weekday as per the Thakur Prasad Calendar.
| Day | Rahu Kaal Timing |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:30 AM – 09:00 AM |
| Tuesday | 03:00 PM – 04:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 12:00 PM – 01:30 PM |
| Thursday | 01:30 PM – 03:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Sunday | 04:30 PM – 06:00 PM |
Note: Timings are approximate and based on standard Indian Standard Time. For exact local timings, refer to the PDF download below.
⚠️ Important Advisory: Vivah Muhurat (Marriage Dates) in January 2026
No Auspicious Wedding Dates Available This Month.
According to the Thakur Prasad Calendar January 2026, there are NO auspicious marriage Muhurats available during the entire month.
| Status | Reason |
|---|---|
| NO MUHURAT AVAILABLE | January falls under the Kharmas period (Sun in Sagittarius until Jan 14) and then enters Magh month. The planetary configurations, particularly the presence of Guru Ast (Jupiter combust) and the ongoing inauspicious period, render this month unsuitable for Manglik Karya like weddings. |
Guidance: Families should not plan weddings, engagements, or Griha Pravesh in January 2026. The next auspicious wedding window opens in February 2026 (see our February calendar for specific dates).
Auspicious Dates (Shubh Dates) for Other Activities in January 2026
While marriages are not recommended, several days in January are exceptionally favorable for Pujas, charity, and spiritual practices.
| Date | Auspicious Day / Recommended Activity |
|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2026 | Purnima – Good for charity & bathing rituals. Start of Magh Snan. |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Makar Sankranti – Ideal for donations (Til, Gud, Kambal) and Surya Puja. |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Pradosh Vrat – Auspicious for Shiva worship and spiritual upliftment. |
| Jan 18, 2026 | Mauni Amavasya – Holy Bath for Moksha. Observe silence and offer Tarpan to ancestors. |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Ganesh Chaturthi Puja – Remove obstacles and seek wisdom. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Vasant Panchami – Saraswati Pooja. Initiate education for children. |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Rath Saptami – Sun Worship. Cures ailments and grants vitality. |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Jaya Ekadashi – Fasting for prosperity, peace, and victory. |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Pradosh Puja – Spiritual upliftment and removal of negative karma. |
Bank Holidays in January 2026
As per the Thakur Prasad Calendar and standard Indian banking norms, the following are holidays in January 2026:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Wednesday | Makar Sankranti / Pongal |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Friday | Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti (Regional) |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Monday | Republic Day |
Conclusion
January 2026 is a month of sacred beginnings—welcoming the New Year, immersing in the holy Magh Snan from January 3, celebrating the harvest with Makar Sankranti on January 14, and seeking wisdom on Vasant Panchami on January 23.