Vinayaka Chaturthi 2028
All 13 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2028 for New Delhi, with the exact time the tithi begins and ends.
Next Vinayaka Chaturthi: Vinayaka Chaturthi — Saturday, 1 Jan 2028
| Date | Observance | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, 1 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 31 Dec 2027, 8:12 AM | 1 Jan 2028, 10:55 AM |
| Sunday, 30 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 30 Jan 2028, 4:43 AM | 31 Jan 2028, 7:15 AM |
| Tuesday, 29 Feb | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 28 Feb 2028, 11:02 PM | 1 Mar 2028, 12:43 AM |
| Thursday, 30 Mar | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 29 Mar 2028, 1:58 PM | 30 Mar 2028, 2:30 PM |
| Friday, 28 Apr | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 28 Apr 2028, 1:28 AM | 29 Apr 2028, 12:47 AM |
| Sunday, 28 May | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 27 May 2028, 10:08 AM | 28 May 2028, 8:22 AM |
| Monday, 26 Jun | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 25 Jun 2028, 4:55 PM | 26 Jun 2028, 2:17 PM |
| Tuesday, 25 Jul | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 24 Jul 2028, 10:53 PM | 25 Jul 2028, 7:42 PM |
| Wednesday, 23 Aug | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 23 Aug 2028, 5:10 AM | 24 Aug 2028, 1:55 AM |
| Friday, 22 Sept | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 21 Sept 2028, 1:00 PM | 22 Sept 2028, 10:15 AM |
| Saturday, 21 Oct | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 20 Oct 2028, 11:32 PM | 21 Oct 2028, 9:48 PM |
| Monday, 20 Nov | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 19 Nov 2028, 1:28 PM | 20 Nov 2028, 1:07 PM |
| Tuesday, 19 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 19 Dec 2028, 6:44 AM | 20 Dec 2028, 7:45 AM |
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 Saturday, 1 Jan. The tithi begins 31 Dec 2027, 8:12 AM and ends 1 Jan 2028, 10:55 AM (New Delhi time).
How many Vinayaka Chaturthi dates are there in 2028?
There are 13 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates in 2028.