Shaka Vrata is the 1st month in Chaturmas vrat, four holy months in Hinduism. In 2026, Shaka Vrata begins on July 25 and ends on August 23.
Shaka Vrata is observed for one month, which begins on 11th day of Shukla Paksha in Ashada month and ends on 11th day in bright half in Shravan Month.
Literally, ‘Shaka’ means vegetables and vegetarian food. Devotees take only vegetarian food during this period of Shaka vratham.