Astrologger2026 Sankashti Chaturthi Dates & Moonrise Time
Sankashti Chaturthi is the 4th tithi of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Ganesha, when devotees fast until moonrise. The moonrise (chandrodaya) time is essential — it is when the fast is broken — and is given for New Delhi below. Magha’s Sankashti is Sakat Chauth.
| Date | Day | Name | Paksha / Month | Tithi Begins | Tithi Ends | Moonrise (chandrodaya) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jan 2026 | Tue | Sakat Chauth (Lambodara) | Krishna · Pausha | 9:57 AM, 05 Jan | 8:02 AM, 06 Jan | 8:51 PM, 06 Jan |
| 5 Feb 2026 | Thu | Dwijapriya Sankashti | Krishna · Magha | 12:10 AM, 05 Feb | 12:22 AM, 06 Feb | 9:36 PM, 05 Feb |
| 6 Mar 2026 | Fri | Bhalachandra Sankashti | Krishna · Phalguna | 5:04 PM, 05 Mar | 5:54 PM, 06 Mar | 9:19 PM, 06 Mar |
| 5 Apr 2026 | Sun | Vikata Sankashti | Krishna · Chaitra | 10:09 AM, 04 Apr | 12:00 PM, 05 Apr | 9:59 PM, 05 Apr |
| 5 May 2026 | Tue | Adhika Jyeshtha Sankashti ChaturthiAdhika | Krishna · Vaishakha | 5:25 AM, 05 May | 7:52 AM, 06 May | 10:32 PM, 05 May |
| 3 Jun 2026 | Wed | Ekadanta Sankashti | Krishna · Vaishakha | 7:01 PM, 02 Jun | 9:22 PM, 03 Jun | 10:00 PM, 03 Jun |
| 3 Jul 2026 | Fri | Krishnapingala Sankashti | Krishna · Jyeshtha | 9:38 AM, 02 Jul | 11:21 AM, 03 Jul | 9:47 PM, 03 Jul |
| 2 Aug 2026 | Sun | Gajanana Sankashti | Krishna · Ashadha | 11:08 PM, 01 Aug | 11:15 PM, 02 Aug | 9:19 PM, 02 Aug |
| 31 Aug 2026 | Mon | Heramba Sankashti | Krishna · Shravana | 9:37 AM, 30 Aug | 8:51 AM, 31 Aug | 8:22 PM, 31 Aug |
| 29 Sept 2026 | Tue | Vighnaraja Sankashti | Krishna · Bhadrapada | 7:14 PM, 28 Sep | 5:10 PM, 29 Sep | 7:33 PM, 29 Sep |
| 29 Oct 2026 | Thu | Vakratunda Sankashti | Krishna · Ashwina | 1:07 AM, 29 Oct | 10:10 PM, 29 Oct | 8:01 PM, 29 Oct |
| 27 Nov 2026 | Fri | Ganadhipa Sankashti | Krishna · Kartika | 1:16 PM, 26 Nov | 9:49 AM, 27 Nov | 8:00 PM, 27 Nov |
All dates & times computed for New Delhi (IST) with the Swiss Ephemeris + Lahiri ayanamsa — not copied. Sunrise/moonrise-dependent timings shift slightly by city.
Frequently asked questions
How many Sankashti Chaturthi are in 2026?+
There are 12 Sankashti Chaturthi in 2026 for the Delhi region — one in each lunar month.
Why is the moonrise time important?+
The Sankashti fast is broken only after sighting the moon, so the moonrise (chandrodaya) time decides when you can eat. Each date below shows the Delhi moonrise.
What is Sakat Chauth?+
The Sankashti Chaturthi in the month of Magha is called Sakat Chauth (or Lambodara Sankashti), especially observed by mothers for their children’s wellbeing.