Sankashti Chaturthi Dates 2026

What is Sankashti Chaturthi(संकष्टी चतुर्थी) | Meaning

According to Hindu Mythology every 4^th day or tithi of the krishna paksha of every month in the Hindu calendar is celebrated as Sankashti Chaturthi. Sankashti Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Sankashti Chaturthi is also known as Sankata Hara Chaturthi.

Significance of Sankashti Chaturthi

Sankashti Chaturthi is measured as a time of immense power that’s why in Hindu mythology there is great importance of doing Lord Ganesh puja and vrat.

Sankashti Chaturthi Fast Benefits (Vrat)

On this day, the devotees observe strict fast. They break the fast at night after having darshan of the moon followed by prayer to God Ganesha.

Sankashti Chaturthi  Calender 2026

Dates of Sankashti Chaturthi Days in 2026

Sankashti Chaturthi constantly falls in the start and middle of the every month. Following are the Sankashti Chaturthi dates for 2026:
June 3 (Wednesday): Vibhu Sankashti Chaturthi
July 3 (Friday): Sakalchandra Sankashti Chaturthi
August 2 (Sunday): Sunmukha Sankashti Chaturthi
August 31 (Monday): Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi
September 29 (Tuesday): Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi (Angarak Chaturthi)
October 29 (Thursday): Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi
November 27 (Friday): Labha Sankashti Chaturthi
December 26 (Saturday): Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi