Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: full list of dates and timings
Quick answer
There are 13 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2026 (Delhi time). The next is Margashirsha Sankashti on Friday, 27 November 2026 (in 24 days).
Key takeaways
- 13 Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2026, spread across 12 months.
- Shubhkal lists Sankashti on the Krishna paksha chaturthi on the day the chaturthi tithi is present at moonrise, because the fast is broken only after seeing the moon. This means the fasting day can sometimes differ from the sunrise tithi shown in other calendars. When Sankashti falls on a Tuesday it is called Angarki Chaturthi.
- Each row shows when the tithi starts and ends in Delhi time; abroad the date can shift.
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Sankashti Chaturthi is a fast for Lord Ganesha, kept every month on the chaturthi, the fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight (Krishna paksha). Sankashti means release from troubles, so families keep it praying for well-being and for obstacles to be cleared. The fast lasts through the day and is broken at night after the moon rises, with an offering of water to the moon and a Ganesh puja. In the month of Magh it is widely known as Sakat Chauth or Tilkuta Chauth, kept by mothers for their children. People check this list to get the right fasting day, because the day is decided by moonrise rather than sunrise. The table shows each Sankashti day along with the related timings for Delhi.
Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 dates
| Date | Fast / tithi | Tithi starts | Tithi ends | Moonrise (Delhi) | Calendar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 JanTuesday | Magha Sankashti (Angarki)Krishna Paksha Chaturthi | 6 Jan, 8:02 AM | 7 Jan, 6:52 AM | 8:59 PM | Calendar |
| 5 FebThursday | Phalguna SankashtiKrishna Paksha Chaturthi | 5 Feb, 12:09 AM | 6 Feb, 12:22 AM | 9:39 PM | Calendar |
| 6 MarFriday | Chaitra SankashtiKrishna Paksha Chaturthi | 6 Mar, 5:53 PM | 7 Mar, 7:17 PM | 9:18 PM | Calendar |
| 5 AprSunday | Vaishakha SankashtiKrishna Paksha Chaturthi | 5 Apr, 12:00 PM | 6 Apr, 2:11 PM | 9:58 PM | Calendar |
| 5 MayTuesday | Jyeshtha Sankashti (Angarki)Krishna Paksha Chaturthi | 5 May, 5:24 AM | 6 May, 7:51 AM | 10:35 PM | Calendar |
| 3 JunWednesday | Adhik Jyeshtha SankashtiKrishna Paksha Chaturthi | 3 Jun, 9:21 PM | 4 Jun, 11:30 PM | 10:04 PM | Calendar |
| 3 JulFriday | Ashadha SankashtiKrishna Paksha Chaturthi | 3 Jul, 11:20 AM | 4 Jul, 12:40 PM | 9:53 PM | Calendar |
| 2 AugSunday | Shravana SankashtiKrishna Paksha Chaturthi | 1 Aug, 11:07 PM | 2 Aug, 11:15 PM | 9:25 PM | Calendar |
| 31 AugMonday | Bhadrapada SankashtiKrishna Paksha Chaturthi | 31 Aug, 8:51 AM | 1 Sep, 7:42 AM | 8:29 PM | Calendar |
| 29 SepTuesday | Ashwin Sankashti (Angarki)Krishna Paksha Chaturthi | 29 Sep, 5:10 PM | 30 Sep, 2:55 PM | 7:44 PM | Calendar |
| 29 OctThursday | Kartik SankashtiKrishna Paksha Chaturthi | 29 Oct, 1:07 AM | 29 Oct, 10:10 PM | 8:17 PM | Calendar |
| 27 NovFriday | Margashirsha SankashtiKrishna Paksha Chaturthi | 27 Nov, 9:48 AM | 28 Nov, 6:40 AM | 8:18 PM | Calendar |
| 26 DecSaturday | Pausha SankashtiKrishna Paksha Chaturthi | 26 Dec, 8:05 PM | 27 Dec, 5:13 PM | 8:19 PM | Calendar |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I break the Sankashti Chaturthi fast?
The fast is broken at night after moonrise. First worship Lord Ganesha, offering durva grass and modak or laddoos, and listen to the Sankashti katha. Then offer arghya to the moon, pouring water mixed with a little milk and a few flowers. After that, take prasad and break the fast. Many homes break it with sesame and jaggery sweets, especially on Sakat Chauth.
What can I eat on Sankashti Chaturthi?
During the day most people keep a phalahar fast with fruit, milk, peanuts, sabudana khichdi or sweet potato. Some take only water until moonrise. After offering water to the moon, they eat sesame laddoos, modak or a simple sattvic meal. Elderly, pregnant or unwell people often keep a lighter fast with fruit and milk, and family customs on what counts as fasting food vary by region.
What is Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi?
When Sankashti Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday it is called Angarki Chaturthi. The planet Mars is also known as Angarak, which gives the day its name. It comes only a few times a year at most and is considered especially auspicious. It is particularly important in Maharashtra, where Ganesh temples see large crowds. The fast and puja are the same as on any other Sankashti.
What is the difference between Sankashti and Vinayaka Chaturthi?
Both are Ganesha fasts, but they fall in different fortnights. Sankashti comes on the chaturthi of the waning fortnight, after the full moon, and is broken at night after seeing the moon. Vinayaka Chaturthi falls on the chaturthi of the waxing fortnight, after the new moon, and its puja is usually done around midday. The great Ganesh Chaturthi festival is the Vinayaka Chaturthi of the month of Bhadrapada.
What if the moon is not visible on Sankashti?
Clouds, rain or tall buildings sometimes hide the moon. In that case, check the moonrise time for your city and, once it has passed, offer arghya facing the direction of the moon. Tradition accepts this. Some families wait a while to see if the clouds clear. After the offering, finish the puja and break the fast as usual.
Why do different calendars show different dates for Sankashti?
Sankashti is decided by moonrise, not sunrise. The fast is kept on the day when the chaturthi tithi is running as the moon rises. A calendar that only looks at the tithi at sunrise may therefore show a different day. Moonrise also happens at different moments in different cities, so the fasting day can shift for readers abroad or in places far from Delhi.