When is Sankashti Chaturthi?
The next Sankashti Chaturthi is on October 29, 2026, Thursday; moonrise in Delhi will be at about 8:12 pm. All Sankashti Chaturthis and moonrise times are below.
| Date | Sankashti | Moonrise (Delhi) |
|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2026, Thursday | Kartik Sankashti — Karwa Chauth | 8:12 pm |
| November 27, 2026, Friday | Margashirsha Sankashti | 8:13 pm |
| December 26, 2026, Saturday | Paush Sankashti | 8:14 pm |
| January 25, 2027, Monday | Magh Sankashti — Sakat Chauth | 9:12 pm |
| February 24, 2027, Wednesday | Phalgun Sankashti | 9:59 pm |
| March 25, 2027, Thursday | Chaitra Sankashti | 9:44 pm |
| April 24, 2027, Saturday | Vaishakh Sankashti | 10:26 pm |
| May 24, 2027, Monday | Jyeshtha Sankashti | 10:41 pm |
| June 22, 2027, Tuesday | Ashadh Sankashti (Angaraki) | 9:52 pm |
| July 22, 2027, Thursday | Shravan Sankashti | 9:23 pm |
| August 20, 2027, Friday | Bhadrapad Sankashti | 8:23 pm |
| September 19, 2027, Sunday | Ashwin Sankashti | 8:03 pm |
| October 18, 2027, Monday | Kartik Sankashti — Karwa Chauth | 7:30 pm |
| November 17, 2027, Wednesday | Margashirsha Sankashti | 8:21 pm |
Dates are based on the panchang for New Delhi; tithi timings can differ by a few minutes in other cities.
Read in the puja: Ganesh Chalisa, Sankatanashan Ganesh Stotra, Ganesh Aarti
Frequently asked questions
When is the next Sankashti Chaturthi?
October 29, 2026, Thursday — moonrise about 8:12 pm (Delhi).
How is the Sankashti Chaturthi vrat broken?
After fasting all day, the vrat is broken at night when the moon rises, by offering it arghya and worshipping Ganesh ji.
What is Angaraki Chaturthi?
When Sankashti Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday, it is called Angaraki Chaturthi; it is considered the most auspicious Sankashti.