Sankashti Dates 2026
There are a total of 13 Sankashti Chaturthi fasts observed in a year. When Sankashti Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday, it is known as Angaraki Chaturthi and is considered especially auspicious. Devotees observe a fast throughout the day and break it only after sighting the moon in the evening and offering Arghya.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Begins | Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Action |
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| 06-Jan-2026 | 06-Jan-2026 08:03 AM Tuesday | 07-Jan-2026 06:54 AM Wednesday | Pausha | Krishna |
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| 05-Feb-2026 | 05-Feb-2026 12:11 AM Thursday | 06-Feb-2026 12:23 AM Friday | Magha | Krishna |
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| 06-Mar-2026 | 06-Mar-2026 05:55 PM Friday | 07-Mar-2026 07:18 PM Saturday | Phalguna | Krishna |
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| 05-Apr-2026 | 05-Apr-2026 12:01 PM Sunday | 06-Apr-2026 02:12 PM Monday | Chaitra | Krishna |
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| 05-May-2026 | 05-May-2026 05:26 AM Tuesday | 06-May-2026 07:53 AM Wednesday | Vaishakha | Krishna |
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| 03-Jun-2026 | 03-Jun-2026 09:23 PM Wednesday | 04-Jun-2026 11:32 PM Thursday | Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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| 03-Jul-2026 | 03-Jul-2026 11:22 AM Friday | 04-Jul-2026 12:41 PM Saturday | Adhika Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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| 01-Aug-2026 | 01-Aug-2026 11:09 PM Saturday | 02-Aug-2026 11:16 PM Sunday | Ashadha | Krishna |
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| 31-Aug-2026 | 31-Aug-2026 08:52 AM Monday | 01-Sep-2026 07:43 AM Tuesday | Shravana | Krishna |
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| 29-Sep-2026 | 29-Sep-2026 05:11 PM Tuesday | 30-Sep-2026 02:56 PM Wednesday | Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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| 29-Oct-2026 | 29-Oct-2026 01:08 AM Thursday | 29-Oct-2026 10:11 PM Thursday | Ashvina | Krishna |
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| 27-Nov-2026 | 27-Nov-2026 09:50 AM Friday | 28-Nov-2026 06:41 AM Saturday | Kartika | Krishna |
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| 26-Dec-2026 | 26-Dec-2026 08:06 PM Saturday | 27-Dec-2026 05:14 PM Sunday | Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Sankashti Chaturthi – Significance, Fasting Rules & Rituals
What is the significance of Sankashti Chaturthi?
Sankashti Chaturthi is observed in reverence of Lord Ganesha, where devotees pray to overcome hurdles and succeed in difficult circumstances. The word 'Sankashti' means 'Freeing from hardship'.
How is the Sankashti Chaturthi fast observed?
The fast is observed with strict discipline, avoiding grains in the diet. Devotees can consume fruits and tubers. The fast is traditionally broken in the evening after sighting the moon and offering Arghya.
What are the rituals for Sankashti Chaturthi?
Rituals include taking a spiritual bath, wearing clean clothes, offering puja materials like sesame seeds, jaggery, modaks, durva grass, and sandalwood to Lord Ganesha, reciting specific mantras, and performing Arghya to the moon in the evening.
What is Angaraki Chaturthi?
Angaraki Chaturthi is the most significant Sankashti Chaturthi, occurring when the festival falls on a Tuesday. It is considered highly auspicious and is celebrated with great fervor.
