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Sacred dates in Toronto

Local festival and fasting dates for Toronto, Canada. Read the meaning, check the date, and plan a peaceful observance with your family.

Location used: Toronto city centre, 43.6532°, -79.3832°. Time zone: America/Toronto. These are local-engine calculations, not a temple-certified almanac. Confirm important observances with your own temple; tradition and nearby locations may differ.

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  1. Thu, 8 October 2026 · Today

    Pradosh Vrat

    The thirteenth tithi at twilight, when Shiva is said to dance upon Kailasa.

    Worship in the pradosh kala — the hour and a half around sunset.

    See the calendar basis

    Krishna paksha · Trayodashi · Bhadrapada (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Thu, 8 October 2026, 12:47 PM.

  2. Thu, 8 October 2026 · Today

    Masik Shivaratri

    The monthly night of Shiva, kept through the four watches of the night.

    Abhisheka with water, milk and bilva leaves after nightfall.

    See the calendar basis

    Krishna paksha · Chaturdashi · Bhadrapada (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Thu, 8 October 2026, 12:47 PM.

  3. Sat, 10 October 2026

    Amavasya

    The new moon — the day for remembering ancestors through tarpana and shraddha.

    Offer water to the departed and feed someone in their name.

    See the calendar basis

    Krishna paksha · Amavasya · Bhadrapada (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Sat, 10 October 2026, 11:51 AM.

  4. Sun, 11 October 2026

    Sharad Navratri begins

    Nine nights of the Mother.

    Ghatasthapana in the morning muhurat; fasting for nine days.

    See the calendar basis

    Shukla paksha · Pratipada · Ashvina (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Sun, 11 October 2026, 12:02 PM.

  5. Tue, 20 October 2026

    Vijayadashami

    A celebration of the victory of good, traditionally associated with beginning new learning.

    Ayudha puja and the start of new learning.

    See the calendar basis

    Shukla paksha · Dashami · Ashvina (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Wed, 21 October 2026, 4:43 AM.

  6. Wed, 21 October 2026

    Shukla Ekadashi

    The eleventh tithi, sacred to Vishnu, kept as a fast by devotees the world over.

    Grain is avoided from sunrise until the paran the following morning.

    Breaking the fast (Paran): 7:40 AM–10:21 AM on Thu, 22 October 2026.

    See the calendar basis

    Shukla paksha · Ekadashi · Ashvina (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Thu, 22 October 2026, 5:19 AM.

  7. Fri, 23 October 2026

    Pradosh Vrat

    The thirteenth tithi at twilight, when Shiva is said to dance upon Kailasa.

    Worship in the pradosh kala — the hour and a half around sunset.

    See the calendar basis

    Shukla paksha · Trayodashi · Ashvina (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Sat, 24 October 2026, 4:08 AM.

  8. Sun, 25 October 2026

    Purnima

    The full moon — a day for charity, bathing in holy water, and satyanarayana katha.

    Light a lamp at moonrise and give according to your means.

    See the calendar basis

    Shukla paksha · Purnima · Ashvina (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Mon, 26 October 2026, 12:12 AM.

  9. Wed, 28 October 2026

    Sankashti Chaturthi

    Ganapati is petitioned to remove obstacles; the fast is broken at moonrise.

    Break the fast only after sighting the moon.

    See the calendar basis

    Krishna paksha · Chaturthi · Ashvina (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Wed, 28 October 2026, 3:38 PM.

  10. Wed, 28 October 2026

    Karva Chauth

    A wife’s fast for the long life of her husband.

    Broken only after sighting the moon through a sieve.

    See the calendar basis

    Krishna paksha · Chaturthi · Ashvina (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Wed, 28 October 2026, 3:38 PM.

  11. Wed, 4 November 2026

    Krishna Ekadashi

    The eleventh tithi of the waning fortnight, sacred to Vishnu.

    Grain is avoided from sunrise until the paran the following morning.

    Breaking the fast (Paran): 6:58 AM–9:29 AM on Thu, 5 November 2026.

    See the calendar basis

    Krishna paksha · Ekadashi · Ashvina (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Thu, 5 November 2026, 12:07 AM.

  12. Sat, 7 November 2026

    Masik Shivaratri

    The monthly night of Shiva, kept through the four watches of the night.

    Abhisheka with water, milk and bilva leaves after nightfall.

    See the calendar basis

    Krishna paksha · Chaturdashi · Ashvina (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Sun, 8 November 2026, 12:59 AM.

  13. Sun, 8 November 2026

    Amavasya

    The new moon — the day for remembering ancestors through tarpana and shraddha.

    Offer water to the departed and feed someone in their name.

    See the calendar basis

    Krishna paksha · Amavasya · Ashvina (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Mon, 9 November 2026, 2:03 AM.

  14. Sun, 8 November 2026

    Diwali — Lakshmi Puja

    The night lamps are lit for Lakshmi to enter the house.

    Clean the home, light lamps at every door, and worship at pradosh.

    See the calendar basis

    Krishna paksha · Amavasya · Ashvina (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Mon, 9 November 2026, 2:03 AM.

  15. Sun, 15 November 2026

    Chhath Puja

    Offerings to the setting and rising Sun.

    Arghya at sunset and again at sunrise, standing in water.

    See the calendar basis

    Shukla paksha · Shashthi · Kartika (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Sun, 15 November 2026, 3:32 PM.

  16. Fri, 20 November 2026

    Shukla Ekadashi

    The eleventh tithi, sacred to Vishnu, kept as a fast by devotees the world over.

    Grain is avoided from sunrise until the paran the following morning.

    Breaking the fast (Paran): 7:19 AM–9:41 AM on Sat, 21 November 2026.

    See the calendar basis

    Shukla paksha · Ekadashi · Kartika (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Fri, 20 November 2026, 8:03 PM.

  17. Tue, 24 November 2026

    Purnima

    The full moon — a day for charity, bathing in holy water, and satyanarayana katha.

    Light a lamp at moonrise and give according to your means.

    See the calendar basis

    Shukla paksha · Purnima · Kartika (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Tue, 24 November 2026, 9:55 AM.

  18. Fri, 27 November 2026

    Sankashti Chaturthi

    Ganapati is petitioned to remove obstacles; the fast is broken at moonrise.

    Break the fast only after sighting the moon.

    See the calendar basis

    Krishna paksha · Chaturthi · Kartika (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Fri, 27 November 2026, 8:11 PM.

  19. Fri, 4 December 2026

    Krishna Ekadashi

    The eleventh tithi of the waning fortnight, sacred to Vishnu.

    Grain is avoided from sunrise until the paran the following morning.

    Breaking the fast (Paran): 7:35 AM–9:51 AM on Sat, 5 December 2026.

    See the calendar basis

    Krishna paksha · Ekadashi · Kartika (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Fri, 4 December 2026, 1:16 PM.

  20. Sat, 5 December 2026

    Pradosh Vrat

    The thirteenth tithi at twilight, when Shiva is said to dance upon Kailasa.

    Worship in the pradosh kala — the hour and a half around sunset.

    See the calendar basis

    Krishna paksha · Trayodashi · Kartika (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Sat, 5 December 2026, 2:24 PM.

  21. Sun, 6 December 2026

    Masik Shivaratri

    The monthly night of Shiva, kept through the four watches of the night.

    Abhisheka with water, milk and bilva leaves after nightfall.

    See the calendar basis

    Krishna paksha · Chaturdashi · Kartika (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Sun, 6 December 2026, 3:54 PM.

  22. Tue, 8 December 2026

    Amavasya

    The new moon — the day for remembering ancestors through tarpana and shraddha.

    Offer water to the departed and feed someone in their name.

    See the calendar basis

    Krishna paksha · Amavasya · Kartika (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Tue, 8 December 2026, 7:53 PM.

  23. Sun, 20 December 2026

    Shukla Ekadashi

    The eleventh tithi, sacred to Vishnu, kept as a fast by devotees the world over.

    Grain is avoided from sunrise until the paran the following morning.

    Breaking the fast (Paran): 7:47 AM–10:01 AM on Mon, 21 December 2026.

    See the calendar basis

    Shukla paksha · Ekadashi · Margashirsha (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Sun, 20 December 2026, 9:46 AM.

  24. Sun, 20 December 2026

    Gita Jayanti

    The day the Bhagavad Gita was spoken.

    Read the Gita, even a single chapter.

    See the calendar basis

    Shukla paksha · Ekadashi · Margashirsha (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Sun, 20 December 2026, 9:46 AM.

  25. Mon, 21 December 2026

    Pradosh Vrat

    The thirteenth tithi at twilight, when Shiva is said to dance upon Kailasa.

    Worship in the pradosh kala — the hour and a half around sunset.

    See the calendar basis

    Shukla paksha · Trayodashi · Margashirsha (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Tue, 22 December 2026, 3:55 AM.

  26. Wed, 23 December 2026

    Purnima

    The full moon — a day for charity, bathing in holy water, and satyanarayana katha.

    Light a lamp at moonrise and give according to your means.

    See the calendar basis

    Shukla paksha · Purnima · Margashirsha (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Wed, 23 December 2026, 8:29 PM.

  27. Sat, 26 December 2026

    Sankashti Chaturthi

    Ganapati is petitioned to remove obstacles; the fast is broken at moonrise.

    Break the fast only after sighting the moon.

    See the calendar basis

    Krishna paksha · Chaturthi · Margashirsha (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Sat, 26 December 2026, 9:36 AM.

  28. Sat, 2 January 2027

    Krishna Ekadashi

    The eleventh tithi of the waning fortnight, sacred to Vishnu.

    Grain is avoided from sunrise until the paran the following morning.

    Breaking the fast (Paran): 7:51 AM–10:06 AM on Sun, 3 January 2027.

    See the calendar basis

    Krishna paksha · Ekadashi · Margashirsha (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Sun, 3 January 2027, 5:40 AM.

  29. Tue, 5 January 2027

    Masik Shivaratri

    The monthly night of Shiva, kept through the four watches of the night.

    Abhisheka with water, milk and bilva leaves after nightfall.

    See the calendar basis

    Krishna paksha · Chaturdashi · Margashirsha (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Tue, 5 January 2027, 10:11 AM.

  30. Thu, 7 January 2027

    Amavasya

    The new moon — the day for remembering ancestors through tarpana and shraddha.

    Offer water to the departed and feed someone in their name.

    See the calendar basis

    Krishna paksha · Amavasya · Margashirsha (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Thu, 7 January 2027, 3:25 PM.

  31. Mon, 18 January 2027

    Shukla Ekadashi

    The eleventh tithi, sacred to Vishnu, kept as a fast by devotees the world over.

    Grain is avoided from sunrise until the paran the following morning.

    Breaking the fast (Paran): 7:45 AM–10:07 AM on Tue, 19 January 2027.

    See the calendar basis

    Shukla paksha · Ekadashi · Pausha (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Mon, 18 January 2027, 9:21 PM.

  32. Mon, 25 January 2027

    Sankashti Chaturthi

    Ganapati is petitioned to remove obstacles; the fast is broken at moonrise.

    Break the fast only after sighting the moon.

    See the calendar basis

    Krishna paksha · Chaturthi · Pausha (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Mon, 25 January 2027, 7:32 PM.

  33. Mon, 1 February 2027

    Krishna Ekadashi

    The eleventh tithi of the waning fortnight, sacred to Vishnu.

    Grain is avoided from sunrise until the paran the following morning.

    Breaking the fast (Paran): 7:33 AM–10:02 AM on Tue, 2 February 2027.

    See the calendar basis

    Krishna paksha · Ekadashi · Pausha (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Tue, 2 February 2027, 12:42 AM.

  34. Wed, 3 February 2027

    Pradosh Vrat

    The thirteenth tithi at twilight, when Shiva is said to dance upon Kailasa.

    Worship in the pradosh kala — the hour and a half around sunset.

    See the calendar basis

    Krishna paksha · Trayodashi · Pausha (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Thu, 4 February 2027, 6:03 AM.

  35. Thu, 4 February 2027

    Masik Shivaratri

    The monthly night of Shiva, kept through the four watches of the night.

    Abhisheka with water, milk and bilva leaves after nightfall.

    See the calendar basis

    Krishna paksha · Chaturdashi · Pausha (amanta month name). Tithi ends: Fri, 5 February 2027, 8:37 AM.