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Sankatahara Chaturthi Dates — 2026

Sankatahara Chaturthi is a sacred vratam dedicated to Lord Ganesha and is observed on the fourth lunar day (Chaturthi) after the full moon. The word Sankatahara means “remover of difficulties,” and devotees observe fasting, prayer, and moon worship to seek relief from obstacles, mental stress, and challenges in life. Below is a moonrise-based list of Sankatahara Chaturthi dates for 2026, which is essential for completing the vratam correctly.

How to observe Sankatahara Chaturthi

Devotees usually observe fasting from sunrise until moonrise.
Pooja to Lord Ganesha is performed in the evening with modakam, fruits, and flowers.
The fast is traditionally broken after sighting the moon and offering prayers.

Simple Observance Tips

Those unable to observe a full fast may consume fruits or milk.
Reciting Ganapati mantras or Sankatahara Chaturthi vrat katha is considered beneficial.
Moonrise timings are important and may vary slightly by location.

Sankatahara Chaturthi Dates & Moonrise – 2026

Date	Day	Moonrise Time
6 January 2026	Tuesday	09:23 PM
5 February 2026	Thursday	09:50 PM
6 March 2026	Friday	09:21 PM
5 April 2026	Sunday	09:50 PM
5 May 2026	Tuesday	10:18 PM
3 June 2026	Wednesday	09:50 PM
3 July 2026	Friday	09:49 PM
2 August 2026	Sunday	09:33 PM
31 August 2026	Monday	09:46 PM
29 September 2026	Tuesday	08:08 PM
29 October 2026	Thursday	08:47 PM
27 November 2026	Friday	08:45 PM
26 December 2026	Saturday	08:40 PM