AstrologgerWhen is the next Vinayaka Chaturthi?
Next Vinayaka Chaturthi: Friday, 13 November 2026 (Vinayaka Chaturthi (Kartika)) — tithi 12 Nov 6:10 PM to 13 Nov 8:43 PM (New Delhi).
Vinayaka (or Varad) Chaturthi is the Shukla-paksha Chaturthi of every lunar month, dedicated to Ganesha. Unlike Sankashti, the fast is broken at midday — no moon sighting is needed. The Bhadrapada Vinayaka Chaturthi is the great Ganesh Chaturthi. Dates below are computed for New Delhi.
The next 3 Vinayaka Chaturthi dates
| Date | Name | Tithi window |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 13 November 2026 | Vinayaka Chaturthi (Kartika) | 12 Nov 6:10 PM to 13 Nov 8:43 PM |
| Sunday, 13 December 2026 | Vinayaka Chaturthi (Margashirsha) | 12 Dec 2:07 PM to 13 Dec 4:48 PM |
| Monday, 11 January 2027 | Vinayaka Chaturthi (Pausha) | 11 Jan 9:29 AM to 12 Jan 11:30 AM |
All dates & times computed for New Delhi (IST) with the Swiss Ephemeris + Lahiri ayanamsa.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Vinayaka Chaturthi?+
The next Vinayaka Chaturthi is Vinayaka Chaturthi (Kartika) on Friday, 13 November 2026, tithi 12 Nov 6:10 PM to 13 Nov 8:43 PM (New Delhi). After that: Sunday, 13 December 2026; Monday, 11 January 2027.
How many Vinayaka Chaturthi are in 2026?+
There are 12 Vinayaka Chaturthi in 2026 for the Delhi region — one each lunar month on the Shukla Chaturthi.
How is Vinayaka Chaturthi different from Sankashti?+
Both honour Ganesha, but Vinayaka falls on the waxing (Shukla) Chaturthi with a midday puja, while Sankashti falls on the waning (Krishna) Chaturthi and the fast is broken only after moonrise.
Which Vinayaka Chaturthi is the biggest?+
The Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi is the grand annual Ganesh Chaturthi — the ten-day festival ending with visarjan.
How is the vrat observed?+
Devotees fast till the madhyahna (midday) Ganesha puja, offer durva grass and modak, and chant Ganesha mantras. Practice varies by tradition.