# Sankashti Chaturthi Dates 2026-2027 & Vrat Guide > Verified Sankashti Chaturthi dates for 2026 and 2027, with tithi selection rules, city-dependent timing, observance and health-first fasting guidance. - **Canonical URL**: https://merirashi.com/en/vrat/sankashti-chaturthi - **Language**: en --- 1. [Home](https://merirashi.com/en) 2. / 3. [Vrat Calendar](https://merirashi.com/en/vrat) 4. / 5. Sankashti Chaturthi Recurring Vrat Guide ## Sankashti Chaturthi Calendar 2026-2027 Sankashti Chaturthi is the monthly Ganesha vrat of the waning fortnight. "Sankashti" points to release from difficulty, while each month associates the observance with a named form of Ganesha. The most familiar North Indian instance is Magha's Sakat Chauth, often kept by mothers for children. Unlike a simple sunrise observance, the civil date is chosen with evening moonrise in view, because many households complete the offering only after the Moon can be seen. Next listed observance Gajanana Sankashti Sunday, 02 August 2026 Shravana - Krishna Chaturthi [Check exact timings for your city](https://merirashi.com/en/panchang/new-delhi)[All vrat calendars](https://merirashi.com/en/vrat) Deity / focus Ganesha Frequency Once each lunar month Calendar basis The dates use New Delhi; moonrise varies materially by city and must be checked locally before completing the puja or fast. Verified dates ## Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2026 The dates use New Delhi; moonrise varies materially by city and must be checked locally before completing the puja or fast. | Date | Observance | Lunar rule | Calendar | | ----------- | ---------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | -------- | | 06 Jan 2026 | Lambodara Sankashti (Sakat Chauth) | Magha - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | | 05 Feb 2026 | Dwijapriya Sankashti | Phalguna - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | | 06 Mar 2026 | Bhalachandra Sankashti | Chaitra - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | | 05 Apr 2026 | Vikata Sankashti | Vaishakha - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | | 05 May 2026 | Ekadanta Sankashti | Jyeshtha - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | | 03 Jun 2026 | Vibhuvana Sankashti | Adhika Jyeshtha - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | | 03 Jul 2026 | Krishnapingala Sankashti | Ashadha - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | | 02 Aug 2026 | Gajanana Sankashti | Shravana - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | | 31 Aug 2026 | Heramba Sankashti | Bhadrapada - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | | 29 Sep 2026 | Vighnaraja Sankashti | Ashwina - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | | 29 Oct 2026 | Vakratunda Sankashti | Kartika - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | | 27 Nov 2026 | Ganadhipa Sankashti | Margashirsha - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | | 26 Dec 2026 | Akhuratha Sankashti | Pausha - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | Verified dates ## Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2027 The dates use New Delhi; moonrise varies materially by city and must be checked locally before completing the puja or fast. | Date | Observance | Lunar rule | Calendar | | ----------- | ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | -------- | | 25 Jan 2027 | Lambodara Sankashti (Sakat Chauth) | Magha - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | | 24 Feb 2027 | Dwijapriya Sankashti | Phalguna - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | | 25 Mar 2027 | Bhalachandra Sankashti | Chaitra - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | | 24 Apr 2027 | Vikata Sankashti | Vaishakha - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | | 23 May 2027 | Ekadanta Sankashti | Jyeshtha - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | | 22 Jun 2027 | Krishnapingala Sankashti | Ashadha - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | | 22 Jul 2027 | Gajanana Sankashti | Shravana - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | | 20 Aug 2027 | Heramba Sankashti | Bhadrapada - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | | 19 Sep 2027 | Vighnaraja Sankashti | Ashwina - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | | 18 Oct 2027 | Vakratunda Sankashti | Kartika - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | | 17 Nov 2027 | Ganadhipa Sankashti | Margashirsha - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | | 16 Dec 2027 | Akhuratha Sankashti | Pausha - Krishna Chaturthi | -- | What this vrat means ## How the date is selected Selection rule Krishna Paksha Chaturthi is selected for the evening when Chaturthi overlaps the local moonrise used for the Ganesha offering. Ganesha is invoked as Vighnaharta, remover of obstacles, but the monthly practice is best understood as a way to meet difficulty with steadiness rather than a guarantee that problems disappear. The named forms--Lambodara, Dwijapriya, Bhalachandra, Ekadanta and others--draw attention to different elements of Ganesha's iconography. Angaraki Sankashti, when the vrat falls on Tuesday, receives special emphasis in Maharashtra. Kathas differ across language and family; no one version needs to be presented as a universal historical account. Practice ## How to observe Observers may fast with fruit or simple food, recite the Sankashtanashana Ganesha Stotra, offer durva grass and modak, hear the monthly katha, then offer water to the Moon at local moonrise. Cloud cover does not erase the astronomical moonrise; a family can use the published time and complete prayer without unsafe rooftop searching. Sakat Chauth may include sesame-jaggery sweets and distinct family stories. Location-aware ## Timing that changes by city A national moonrise time is unreliable. Longitude, latitude and horizon conditions shift the clock, and the correct civil day depends on whether Krishna Chaturthi is present at that city's moonrise. Use the city shown on the Panchang and do not substitute sunrise tithi alone. Safety ## Health-first fasting guidance A waterless fast is optional. Anyone at risk of dehydration, low blood sugar or medication complications should drink and eat as required. Children should participate through prayer, food preparation or stories rather than restrictive fasting. Tradition ## Regional and lineage differences Maharashtra commonly uses the term Sankashti and gives special prominence to Angaraki; North India foregrounds Sakat Chauth in Magha. Tamil and Kannada calendars use regional names and moonrise rules. Karva Chauth can coincide with a Kartika Sankashti date but remains a separate vrat with different purpose and practice. ## Frequently asked questions Is Sankashti the same as Vinayaka Chaturthi? No. Sankashti is Krishna Paksha Chaturthi after the full moon; Vinayaka Chaturthi is Shukla Paksha Chaturthi after the new moon. What is Angaraki Sankashti? It is a Sankashti Chaturthi falling on Tuesday, given special devotional importance especially in Maharashtra. What if the Moon is hidden by clouds? Use the verified local moonrise and family practice; there is no need to take physical risks trying to sight it. Transparency ## Date references These sources were used for the committed date audit. 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