Kumbh dates in short: the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela begins on 31 October 2026 and ends on 24 July 2028. The main Amrit Snan (Shahi Snan) dates are 2 August, 31 August, 11 September and 12 September 2027. The full calendar is below.
Nashik Kumbh Mela Calendar 2026–2028
| Date | Day | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2026 | Sat | Simhastha Dhwajarohan (flag hoisting) at 12:02 PM – the Kumbh begins |
| 24 Jul 2027 | Sat | Sadhugram Dhwajarohan – akhada camps open |
| 29 Jul 2027 | Thu | Nagar Pradakshina – procession around the town |
| 2 Aug 2027 | Mon | Pratham (first) Amrit Snan |
| 12 Aug 2027 | Thu | Special auspicious snan (Shravan Shuddha Ekadashi) |
| 17 Aug 2027 | Tue | Special auspicious snan (Shravan Shuddha Purnima) |
| 28 Aug 2027 | Sat | Special auspicious snan (Shravan Krishna Ekadashi) |
| 31 Aug 2027 | Tue | Dvitiya (second) Amrit Snan – Maha Kumbh Snan, the main day |
| 11 Sep 2027 | Sat | Tritiya (third) Amrit Snan at Nashik (Ramkund) |
| 12 Sep 2027 | Sun | Tritiya (third) Amrit Snan at Trimbakeshwar (Kushavarta Kund) |
| 24 Jul 2028 | Mon | Simhastha Samarop – the Kumbh ends |
Kumbh Dates Month by Month
October 2026
The Kumbh begins on 31 October 2026 with the Simhastha Dhwajarohan, the hoisting of the flag, at 12:02 PM.
July 2027
The akhada camps open with the Sadhugram Dhwajarohan on 24 July, followed by the Nagar Pradakshina procession on 29 July.
August 2027
This is the heart of the Kumbh. The first Amrit Snan is on 2 August. The special auspicious snans fall on 12, 17 and 28 August, and the main Maha Kumbh Snan is on 31 August.
September 2027
The third Amrit Snan takes place on 11 September at Nashik (Ramkund) and on 12 September at Trimbakeshwar (Kushavarta Kund).
July 2028
The Kumbh ends on 24 July 2028 with the Simhastha Samarop, the closing ceremony.
Amrit Snan and Shahi Snan: Are They the Same?
Yes. Both names refer to the royal bath of the akhadas. Official announcements for this Kumbh now use the term Amrit Snan, while many people still say Shahi Snan.
Why You May See Different Dates on Other Websites
Some websites mix up the Nagar Pradakshina procession (29 July 2027) with the first bathing day, or list the dates of other cities' Kumbh. The dates on this page follow our official Kumbh schedule. For last-minute changes, always check announcements from the local authorities and our updates page.
Planning Around the Kumbh Dates
- Book stay and transport early for August and September 2027, as Nashik and Trimbakeshwar fill up around the snan days.
- Reach the ghats very early on snan days and follow the instructions of local police and volunteers.
- For answers to common questions, read our Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027 FAQ.