The Jain Calendar 2026 is rooted in the lunisolar system, where every tithi, parva, and spiritual observance aligns with the principles of non-violence, austerity, and self-purification. Each festival highlights the teachings and kalyanaks of the 24 Tirthankaras while guiding devotees toward inner discipline and spiritual upliftment.
If you regularly follow fasting days, parva dates, or special observances such as Paryushan, Dashlakshan, Ayambil Oli or Ashtanhika, this month-wise guide gives you a clear and easy overview of everything the year 2026 brings.
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Understanding the Jain Calendar
The Jain calendar is based on lunar movements and sacred observances. Each month carries important fasting days, pratikraman periods, scripture-reading days, and auspicious events related to the lives of Tirthankaras.
Festivals such as Mahavir Jayanti, Kshamavani, Paryushan, Samvatsari, and Nirvana Kalyanaks carry deep spiritual significance and help devotees stay aligned with principles of compassion, forgiveness, truth, and self-restraint.
Jain Calendar 2026 – Month-Wise Festival Dates
January 2026
15 January – Shitalnath Janma Tapa
16 January – Meru Trayodashi
16 January – Adinath Nirvana Kalyanak
17 January – Rishabhdev Moksha
22 January – Dashlakshan (3/3) Begins
25 January – Maryada Mahotsava
31 January – Dashlakshan (3/3) Ends
February 2026
24 February – Ashtanhika (3/3) Begins
March 2026
3 March – Ashtanhika (3/3) Ends
22 March – Dashlakshan (1/3) Begins
25 March – Ayambil Oli Begins
30 March – Mahavir Jayanti Observance Begins
31 March – Mahavir Jayanti
31 March – Dashlakshan (1/3) Ends
April 2026
2 April – Ayambil Oli Ends
26 April – Mahavir Swami Kaivalya Gyan Divas
May 2026
2 May – Jyeshtha Jinwar Vrat Begins
14 May – Anantnath Janma Tapa
June 2026
29 June – Jyeshtha Jinwar Vrat Ends
July 2026
21 July – Ashtanhika (1/3) Begins
28 July – Chaumasi Chodas
29 July – Ashtanhika (1/3) Ends
August 2026
19 August – Parshvanath Nirvan Divas
September 2026
12 September – Kalpasutra Paath
12 September – Samvatsari
13 September – Tailadhar Tapa
15 September – Dashlakshan (2/3) Begins
16 September – Kshamavani Parva
25 September – Dashlakshan (2/3) Ends
October 2026
16 October – Ayambil Oli Begins
26 October – Ayambil Oli Ends
November 2026
7 November – Shri Padma Prabhu Janma Tapa
9 November – Mahavir Nirvana
14 November – Gyan Panchami / Saubhagya Panchami
17 November – Ashtanhika (2/3) Begins
24 November – Ashtanhika (2/3) Ends
December 2026
3 December – Mahavir Swami Deeksha
20 December – Mauni Ekadashi
Why These Dates Matter
Jain festivals are deeply connected to spiritual growth, austerity, and the path of self-realisation. Understanding these dates alongside the lunar calendar helps devotees plan fasting days, pratikraman sessions, tapasya periods, scripture study, and important parvas with complete clarity.
These dates help you:
Follow your vrats and spiritual routines with discipline
Prepare for Paryushan, Dashlakshan, Ayambil Oli, and Ashtanhika
Stay aligned with the teachings of the Tirthankaras
Organise travel, temple visits, and community events
Maintain harmony with traditional Jain religious observances
Experience each festival in its spiritually powerful timing
A well-organised calendar brings focus, devotion, and deeper meaning to your spiritual journey.
Personalised Astrological Guidance for 2026
Every individual’s spiritual progress and life experiences unfold differently based on their karmic cycle, planetary influences, and personal dharma. If you are planning:
A marriage
Buying a home
Starting a business
Important travel
Spiritual commitments
…then personalised astrological guidance can help you choose the most auspicious time.
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