India's Sawan 2026 eclipses and festival schedule

Two eclipses are set to occur during the Hindu month of Sawan in 2026. A solar eclipse will take place on 12 August, followed by a partial lunar eclipse on 28 August, which coincides with Raksha Bandhan. Neither eclipse will be visible from India, so the traditional Sootak (eclipse‑related) restrictions on worship do not apply.

Because the eclipses are not observable in the country, daily prayers and temple rituals can continue as usual throughout the month. Religious observances such as Shiv Ratri, Nag Panchami and other vrat‑tiyohars are scheduled on specific dates, with four Mondays falling during Sawan (2 August, 10 August, 17 August, 24 August). Detailed festival dates include Ganesh Chaturthi on 2 August, Hariali Amavasya on 12 August, and Raksha Bandhan on 28 August.

Astrological guidance advises devotees to maintain positive thoughts, continue charitable deeds, and avoid unnecessary changes to their worship routine despite widespread social‑media rumors about eclipse effects.