Sankashti Chaturthi 2026
All 13 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2026 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Sankashti Chaturthi: Sankashti Chaturthi — Thursday, 29 Oct 2026
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 6 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | 6 Jan 2026, 8:02 AM | 7 Jan 2026, 6:53 AM |
| Thursday, 5 Feb | Sankashti Chaturthi | 5 Feb 2026, 12:10 AM | 6 Feb 2026, 12:22 AM |
| Saturday, 7 Mar | Sankashti Chaturthi | 6 Mar 2026, 5:53 PM | 7 Mar 2026, 7:17 PM |
| Monday, 6 Apr | Sankashti Chaturthi | 5 Apr 2026, 12:00 PM | 6 Apr 2026, 2:11 PM |
| Tuesday, 5 May | Sankashti Chaturthi | 5 May 2026, 5:24 AM | 6 May 2026, 7:51 AM |
| Thursday, 4 Jun | Sankashti Chaturthi | 3 Jun 2026, 9:21 PM | 4 Jun 2026, 11:30 PM |
| Saturday, 4 Jul | Sankashti Chaturthi | 3 Jul 2026, 11:20 AM | 4 Jul 2026, 12:40 PM |
| Sunday, 2 Aug | Sankashti Chaturthi | 1 Aug 2026, 11:07 PM | 2 Aug 2026, 11:15 PM |
| Tuesday, 1 Sept | Sankashti Chaturthi | 31 Aug 2026, 8:51 AM | 1 Sept 2026, 7:42 AM |
| Wednesday, 30 Sept | Sankashti Chaturthi | 29 Sept 2026, 5:10 PM | 30 Sept 2026, 2:55 PM |
| Thursday, 29 Oct | Sankashti Chaturthi | 29 Oct 2026, 1:07 AM | 29 Oct 2026, 10:10 PM |
| Friday, 27 Nov | Sankashti Chaturthi | 27 Nov 2026, 9:49 AM | 28 Nov 2026, 6:40 AM |
| Sunday, 27 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | 26 Dec 2026, 8:05 PM | 27 Dec 2026, 5:13 PM |
Dates follow the tithi prevailing at sunrise in New Delhi. Local traditions — Smarta and Vaishnava Ekadashi, Pradosh at dusk, Chaturthi by moonrise — can shift an observance by a day, so check the tithi times above or ask your family priest.
About Sankashti Chaturthi
Sankashti Chaturthi is the fourth tithi of the dark fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha as the remover of obstacles. When it falls on a Tuesday it is called Angarki Sankashti.
How it is observed
Devotees fast until moonrise, worship Ganesha in the evening and break the fast after sighting the Moon and offering arghya to it.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Sankashti Chaturthi?
The next Sankashti Chaturthi is on Thursday, 29 Oct. The tithi begins 29 Oct 2026, 1:07 AM and ends 29 Oct 2026, 10:10 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Sankashti Chaturthi dates are there in 2026?
There are 13 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2026.