Vinayaka Chaturthi 2026
All 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2026 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Vinayaka Chaturthi: Vinayaka Chaturthi — Friday, 13 Nov 2026
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 22 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 22 Jan 2026, 2:47 AM | 23 Jan 2026, 2:28 AM |
| Saturday, 21 Feb | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 20 Feb 2026, 2:38 PM | 21 Feb 2026, 1:01 PM |
| Sunday, 22 Mar | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 21 Mar 2026, 11:56 PM | 22 Mar 2026, 9:17 PM |
| Monday, 20 Apr | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 20 Apr 2026, 7:28 AM | 21 Apr 2026, 4:15 AM |
| Wednesday, 20 May | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 19 May 2026, 2:18 PM | 20 May 2026, 11:07 AM |
| Thursday, 18 Jun | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 17 Jun 2026, 9:39 PM | 18 Jun 2026, 6:59 PM |
| Friday, 17 Jul | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 17 Jul 2026, 6:28 AM | 18 Jul 2026, 4:43 AM |
| Sunday, 16 Aug | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 15 Aug 2026, 5:29 PM | 16 Aug 2026, 4:53 PM |
| Tuesday, 15 Sept | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 14 Sept 2026, 7:07 AM | 15 Sept 2026, 7:44 AM |
| Wednesday, 14 Oct | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 13 Oct 2026, 11:28 PM | 15 Oct 2026, 1:13 AM |
| Friday, 13 Nov | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 12 Nov 2026, 6:09 PM | 13 Nov 2026, 8:43 PM |
| Sunday, 13 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 12 Dec 2026, 2:06 PM | 13 Dec 2026, 4:48 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 Vinayaka Chaturthi
Vinayaka Chaturthi is the fourth tithi of the bright fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The one in Bhadrapada is the great Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
How it is observed
Ganesha is worshipped at midday with modak and durva grass; many devotees fast until the puja. Seeing the Moon on this night is traditionally avoided.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Vinayaka Chaturthi?
The next Vinayaka Chaturthi is on Friday, 13 Nov. The tithi begins 12 Nov 2026, 6:09 PM and ends 13 Nov 2026, 8:43 PM (New Delhi time).
How many Vinayaka Chaturthi dates are there in 2026?
There are 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2026.