Sankashti Chaturthi falls on the 4th day of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase) each month. Devotees observe a fast from sunrise to moonrise, praying to Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles.
12 dates in 2026
| Date | Day | Name | Moonrise | Countdown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb 5 2026 | Thu | Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi | 09:50 PM | 129 days ago |
Mar 7 2026 | Sat | Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi | 10:13 PM | 99 days ago |
Apr 6 2026 | Mon | Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi | 10:43 PM | 69 days ago |
May 5 2026 | Tue | Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi | 10:22 PM |
The next Sankashti Chaturthi falls on Saturday, July 4, 2026. All Sankashti Chaturthi dates for 2026 are listed above.
Moonrise time decides when the Sankashti Chaturthi fast is broken and varies by city. The next Sankashti Chaturthi is on Saturday, July 4, 2026; set your city above to see its exact moonrise time.
May 6 2026 | Wed | Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi | 11:11 PM | 39 days ago |
Jun 4 2026 | Thu | Krishnapingala Sankashti Chaturthi (Adhik) | 10:37 PM | 10 days ago |
Jul 4 2026 | Sat | Krishnapingala Sankashti Chaturthi | 10:29 PM | in 20 days |
Aug 2 2026 | Sun | Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi | 09:39 PM | in 49 days |
Sep 1 2026 | Tue | Bahula Sankashti Chaturthi | 09:33 PM | in 79 days |
Sep 30 2026 | Wed | Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi | 09:06 PM | in 108 days |
Oct 29 2026 | Thu | Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi | 08:56 PM | in 137 days |
Dec 27 2026 | Sun | Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi | 09:51 PM | in 196 days |
