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.
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| Date | Name | Begins / Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
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| 06 Jan 2026 | — |
Begins: 06-Jan-2026 08:03 AM Tuesday
Ends: 07-Jan-2026 06:54 AM Wednesday
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Pausha | Krishna |
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Cancer 27.5°
Ashlesha (Pada 4)
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| 05 Feb 2026 | — |
Begins: 05-Feb-2026 12:11 AM Thursday
Ends: 06-Feb-2026 12:23 AM Friday
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Magha | Krishna |
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Leo 27.7°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 07 Mar 2026 | — |
Begins: 06-Mar-2026 05:55 PM Friday
Ends: 07-Mar-2026 07:18 PM Saturday
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Phalguna | Krishna |
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Virgo 27.7°
Chitra (Pada 2)
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| 06 Apr 2026 | — |
Begins: 05-Apr-2026 12:01 PM Sunday
Ends: 06-Apr-2026 02:12 PM Monday
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Chaitra | Krishna |
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Libra 27.2°
Vishakha (Pada 3)
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| 05 May 2026 | — |
Begins: 05-May-2026 05:26 AM Tuesday
Ends: 06-May-2026 07:53 AM Wednesday
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Vaisakha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 26.3°
Jyeshtha (Pada 3)
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| 04 Jun 2026 | — |
Begins: 03-Jun-2026 09:23 PM Wednesday
Ends: 04-Jun-2026 11:32 PM Thursday
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Adhika Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 24.8°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 04 Jul 2026 | — |
Begins: 03-Jul-2026 11:22 AM Friday
Ends: 04-Jul-2026 12:41 PM Saturday
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Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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Capricorn 23.1°
Shravana (Pada 4)
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| 02 Aug 2026 | — |
Begins: 01-Aug-2026 11:09 PM Saturday
Ends: 02-Aug-2026 11:16 PM Sunday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
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Aquarius 21.2°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 1)
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| 01 Sep 2026 | — |
Begins: 31-Aug-2026 08:52 AM Monday
Ends: 01-Sep-2026 07:43 AM Tuesday
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Shravana | Krishna |
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Pisces 19.5°
Revati (Pada 1)
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| 30 Sep 2026 | — |
Begins: 29-Sep-2026 05:11 PM Tuesday
Ends: 30-Sep-2026 02:56 PM Wednesday
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Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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Aries 18.1°
Bharani (Pada 2)
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| 29 Oct 2026 | — |
Begins: 29-Oct-2026 01:08 AM Thursday
Ends: 29-Oct-2026 10:11 PM Thursday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Taurus 17.1°
Rohini (Pada 3)
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| 27 Nov 2026 | — |
Begins: 27-Nov-2026 09:50 AM Friday
Ends: 28-Nov-2026 06:41 AM Saturday
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Kartika | Krishna |
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Gemini 16.7°
Ardra (Pada 4)
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| 27 Dec 2026 | — |
Begins: 26-Dec-2026 08:06 PM Saturday
Ends: 27-Dec-2026 05:14 PM Sunday
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Margashirsha | Krishna |
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Cancer 16.6°
Pushya (Pada 4)
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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.