Monthly Planetary Charity Calendar 2026: Donation Guide
Align your charitable giving with the astrological “Power Windows” of 2026. This monthly breakdown ensures you never miss a high-merit donation day.
2026 Charity Dashboard
| Month | Focus Festival | Best Donation |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | Vasant Panchami (Jan 23) | Education / Books |
| Feb | Mahashivratri (Feb 15) | Milk / Temple Service |
| Mar | Holi (Mar 4) | Food / Sweets |
| Apr | Akshaya Tritiya (Apr 20) | Gold / Meals (Highest Impact) |
| May | Ganga Dussehra (May 25) | Water / Cleanliness |
| Jun | Mercury Rx Prep | Green Gram / Student Aid |
| Jul | Guru Poornima (Jul 29) | Teacher Support |
| Aug | Rakhi (Aug 28) | Sibling / Orphan Support |
| Sep | Ganesh Chaturthi (Sep 14) | Environmental / Elephant causes |
| Oct | Navratri (Oct 11) | Girl Child (Kanya Pujan) |
| Nov | Diwali (Nov 8) | Light / Oil / Winter Clothes |
| Dec | Rahu/Ketu Shift | Blankets / Homeless Aid |
Detailed Monthly Guide
January 2026
Theme: Wisdom & Beginnings
- Jan 14 (Makar Sankranti): Donate sesame and jaggery. Good for Saturn/Sun issues.
- Jan 23 (Vasant Panchami): The day of Saraswati. Donate notebooks, pencils, or sponsor a child’s tuition.
February 2026
Theme: Spiritual Detox
- Feb 15 (Mahashivratri): Offer milk/water to Shiva. Donate to spiritual organizations or feed monks/sadhus.
- Feb 17 (Solar Eclipse): Donate wheat or meds to the sick after the eclipse ends.
March 2026
Theme: Joy & Protection
- Mar 3 (Lunar Eclipse): Donate milk or white clothes to calm mental stress.
- Mar 4 (Holi): Share food with the less fortunate. A great day to donate to food banks.
- Mar 19 (Chaitra Navratri): Begin 9 days of honoring the Divine Feminine.
April 2026
Theme: Endless Wealth
- Apr 20 (Akshaya Tritiya): The “Day of Unending Merit”. Even a small donation of water or food today yields massive karmic returns. Donate gold/money if possible.
May 2026
Theme: Purity
- May 25 (Ganga Dussehra): Water represents emotional flow. Donate to clean water projects or install a water cooler for public use.
June 2026
Theme: Communication
- Focus: No major festival, but preparing for Mercury Retrograde (starts Jun 29). Donate to schools for the deaf or mute, or support literacy programs.
July 2026
Theme: Gratitude to Teachers
- Jul 29 (Guru Poornima): Express gratitude to mentors. Donate to your spiritual preceptor (Guru Dakshina) or educational charities.
August 2026
Theme: Protection
- Aug 12 (Solar Eclipse): Donate red lentils or copper.
- Aug 28 (Rakhi + Lunar Eclipse): Donate to protection services (security guards, soldiers funds) or orphanages.
September 2026
Theme: Obstacle Removal
- Sep 4 (Janmashtami): Support Gaushalas (Cow shelters).
- Sep 14 (Ganesh Chaturthi): Donate to environmental causes (igniting Ganesha’s earthy nature).
- Sep 26-Oct 10 (Pitra Paksha): Ancestor fortnight. Feed crows, cows, and the poor in memory of departed souls.
October 2026
Theme: Shakti Power
- Oct 11-20 (Navratri): Feed 9 young girls (Kanya) on Ashtami release. Donate hygiene kits to women’s shelters.
- Oct 29 (Karwa Chauth): Help sponsor a wedding for a poor couple.
November 2026
Theme: Light & Prosperity
- Nov 8 (Diwali): The ultimate prosperity festival. Give generously. Distribute sweets and new clothes to staff/workers.
December 2026
Theme: Warmth & Closure
- Focus: Winter Charity. Donate heavy woolens, blankets, and heaters to the homeless. This pacifies Saturn and Rahu before the New Year.
🎯 Next Steps
- Plan Ahead: Festival Muhurat Hub 2026
- See Q1 Details: Q1 Remedy Calendar
- Get Your Chart: Free Calculator
Charity is the rent we pay for our space on this Earth.
