4 Ganesha
Here is the calendar of Sankashti 2026 dates or Sankashta Hara Chaturthi 2026 schedule. Sankashti Chaturthi is the most auspicious vrata dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Sankashti vrat is observed on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi in every Hindu month.
The list also includes the list of Angarika Sankashti Chaturthi dates but there is only one Angarika Chaturthi in 2026 year. It also includes the Chandrodaya Time on Sankashti day (Monthly Ganesh Chaturthi dates and Moonrise timings). If you want to start Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat for the first time, you can check here about ‘when to start Sankashti Vrat’.
Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Katha
The legend or story or Vrat Katha of Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi is associated with King Shursen, Lord Indra and sage Brushundi. Read here the Sankashti Chaturthi story..
Spiritual importance of Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
The significance, spiritual importance and the greatness of Sankatahara Chaturthi is mentioned in the Bhavishya Purana and the Narasimha Purana.
Sankashti Chaturthi mahatmya was narrated by Lord Krishna to Yudhistira. Read here the importance of Sankashti Vrat..
Angarika Sankashti Vrat Katha..
Angarika Chaturthi Vrat Vidhi..
Significance of Angarika Chaturthi
Sankashti Chaturthi 2026 dates..
January 06, 2026 (Tuesday) – Angarika Chaturthi
Sakat Chauth, Lambodara Sankashti Chaturthi,
Magha Maas Sankashti Chaturthi
Beginning Time: 06 January 2026
Timing: 08:01:51 AM
Ending Time: 07 January 2026
Timing: 06:52:43 AM
Chandrodayam Time (Moonrise): 9.23 PM, 6 January 2026
February 05, 2026 (Thursday)
Dwijapriya Sankashti Chaturthi,
Phalguna Maas Sankashti Chaturthi
Beginning Time: 05 February 2026
Timing: 12:09:41 AM
End: 06 February 2026
Timing: 12:22:20 AM
Chandrodayam Time (Moonrise): 9.50 PM, 5 February 2026
March 06, 2026 (Friday)
Bhalachandra Sankashti Chaturthi,
Chaitra Maas Sankashti Chaturthi
Beginning Time: 06 March 2026
Timing: 05:53:32 PM
End: 07 March 2026
Timing: 07:17:22 PM
Chandrodayam Time (Moonrise): 9.21 PM, 6 March 2026
April 05, 2026 (Sunday)
Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi,
Vaishakha Maas Sankashti Chaturthi
Begins: 05 April 2026
Timing: 12:00:00 PM
Ends: 06 April 2026
Timing: 02:10:49 PM
Chandrodayam Time (Moonrise): 9.50 PM, 5 April 2026
May 05, 2026 (Tuesday) – Angarika Chaturthi
Ekadanta Sankashti Chaturthi,
Jyeshtha Maas Sankashti Chaturthi
Begins: 05 May 2026
Timing: 05:24:32 AM
Ends: 06 May 2026
Timing: 07:51:28 AM
Chandrodayam Time (Moonrise): 10.22 PM, 5 May 2026
June 03, 2026 (Wednesday)
Vibhuvana Sankashti Chaturthi,
Jyeshtha Maas Sankashti Chaturthi
Begins: 03 June 2026
Timing: 09:21:32 PM
Ends: 04 June 2026
Timing: 11:30:42 PM
Chandrodayam Time (Moonrise): 9.54 PM, 3 June 2026
July 3, 2026 (Friday)
Krishnapingala Sankashti Chaturthi,
Ashadha Maas Sankashti Chaturthi
Begins: 03 July 2026
Timing: 11:20:38 AM
Ends: 04 July 2026
Timing: 12:40:09 PM
Chandrodayam Time (Moonrise): 9.54 PM, 3 July 2026
August 2, 2026 (Sunday)
Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi,
Shravana Maas Sankashti Chaturthi
Begins: 01 August 2026
Timing: 11:07:26 PM
Ends: 02 August 2026
Timing: 11:15:24 PM
Chandrodayam Time (Moonrise): 9.39 PM, 2 August 2026
August 31, 2026 (Monday)
Bahula Chaturthi, Heramba Sankashti Chaturthi,
Bhadrapada Maas Sankashti Chaturthi
Begins: 31 August 2026
Timing: 08:51:10 AM
Ends: 01 September 2026
Timing: 07:41:56 AM
Chandrodayam Time (Moonrise): 8.52 PM, 31 August 2026
September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
Vighnaraja Sankashti Chaturthi,
Ashwina Maas Sankashti Chaturthi
Begins: 29 September 2026
Timing: 05:10:10 PM
Ends: 30 September 2026
Timing: 02:55:17 PM
Chandrodayam Time (Moonrise): 8.15 PM, 30 September 2026
October 29, 2026 (Thursday)
Karwa Chauth, Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi,
Kartika Maas Sankashti Chaturthi
Begins: 29 October 2026
Timing: 01:06:44 AM
Ends: 29 October 2026
Timing: 10:10:10 PM
Chandrodayam Time (Moonrise): 8.55 PM, 29 October 2026
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
Ganadhipa Sankashti Chaturthi,
Margashirsha Maas Sankashti Chaturthi
Begins: 27 November 2026
Timing: 09:48:41 AM
Ends: 28 November 2026
Timing: 06:39:55 AM
Chandrodayam Time (Moonrise): 8.54 PM, 27 November 2026
December 26, 2026 (Saturday)
Akhuratha Sankashti Chaturthi,
Pausha Maas Sankashti Chaturthi
Begins: 26 December 2026
Timing: 08:05:08 PM
Ends: 27 December 2026
Timing: 05:13:17 PM
Chandrodayam Time (Moonrise): 8.48 PM, 26 December 2026