Festivals and tithis

Sankashti Chaturthi Dates 2026–2028

Next date: Thursday, 29 October 2026

Sankashti Chaturthi dates (2026–2028)

2026

DateDay
5 February 2026Thursday
7 March 2026Saturday
6 April 2026Monday
5 May 2026Tuesday
6 May 2026Wednesday
4 June 2026Thursday
4 July 2026Saturday
2 August 2026Sunday
1 September 2026Tuesday
30 September 2026Wednesday
29 October 2026Thursday
27 December 2026Sunday

2027

DateDay
24 February 2027Wednesday
26 March 2027Friday
24 April 2027Saturday
24 May 2027Monday
23 June 2027Wednesday
22 July 2027Thursday
23 July 2027Friday
21 August 2027Saturday
20 September 2027Monday
19 October 2027Tuesday
17 November 2027Wednesday
17 December 2027Friday

2028

DateDay
15 January 2028Saturday
14 March 2028Tuesday
13 April 2028Thursday
12 May 2028Friday
11 June 2028Sunday
10 July 2028Monday
11 July 2028Tuesday
9 August 2028Wednesday
8 September 2028Friday
7 October 2028Saturday
6 November 2028Monday
5 December 2028Tuesday

Dates are calculated astronomically from sunrise and sunset in New Delhi. In other cities the tithi timing can occasionally move the festival to another day; confirm with your local panchang or Pandit Ji for the final decision.

· Source: KaalChakra Jyotish’s own astronomical calculation (Vedic sidereal method, Lahiri ayanamsa).

Sankashti Chaturthi — what it is

Sankashti Chaturthi is a fast dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Devotees fast through the day, worship Ganapati in the evening and break the fast after seeing the moon and offering arghya.

Tithi: Krishna Chaturthi of every month. The fast is broken after moonrise.

Things to keep in mind

The dates show Chaturthi at sunrise, while the fast is decided by moonrise. Chaturthi must hold at moonrise, so in some months the fasting day can differ by a day. Moonrise differs by city.

Frequently asked questions

When is the next Sankashti Chaturthi?

The next Sankashti Chaturthi is on Thursday, 29 October 2026. This is based on sunrise in New Delhi; check your own city’s panchang.

How many Sankashti Chaturthi days are there in a year?

Count per year in this list: 2026: 12, 2027: 12, 2028: 12.

On which tithi is Sankashti Chaturthi?

Krishna Chaturthi of every month. The fast is broken after moonrise.

Festival calendar for the next 12 months →

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