Sankashti Chaturthi Dates 2026 and 2027 with Timings
Sankashti Chaturthi is the Krishna Paksha Chaturthi, a monthly vrat for Lord Ganesha that is broken after sighting the Moon. The Sankashti days from 2 November 2026 are 27 November and 26 December. The tables below list every Sankashti for 2026 and 2027, and the calculator gives them for your own city.
By Dr. Mekhala V Jois · Last updated: 2 November 2026
Sankashti Chaturthi Dates Calculator
Pick a city and a year to see the dates for your place. The tables further down are for Bengaluru, India Standard Time.
Sankashti Chaturthi Dates for 2026
Remaining dates from 2 November 2026, for Bengaluru (IST).
| Date | Day | Tithi | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 November 2026 | Friday | Krishna Chaturthi | 09:48 AM | 28 Nov, 06:40 AM |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | Krishna Chaturthi | 08:05 PM | 27 Dec, 05:13 PM |
Sankashti Chaturthi Dates for 2027
| Date | Day | Tithi | Tithi begins | Tithi ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 January 2027 | Monday | Krishna Chaturthi | 08:10 AM | 26 Jan, 06:00 AM |
| 24 February 2027 | Wednesday | Krishna Chaturthi | 23 Feb, 09:49 PM | 08:40 PM |
| 25 March 2027 | Thursday | Krishna Chaturthi | 12:38 PM | 26 Mar, 12:43 PM |
| 24 April 2027 | Saturday | Krishna Chaturthi | 04:21 AM | 25 Apr, 05:42 AM |
| 23 May 2027 | Sunday | Krishna Chaturthi | 08:42 PM | 24 May, 10:59 PM |
| 22 June 2027 | Tuesday | Krishna Chaturthi | 01:07 PM | 23 Jun, 03:42 PM |
| 22 July 2027 | Thursday | Krishna Chaturthi | 04:47 AM | 23 Jul, 06:56 AM |
| 20 August 2027 | Friday | Krishna Chaturthi | 06:53 PM | 21 Aug, 08:05 PM |
| 19 September 2027 | Sunday | Krishna Chaturthi | 07:09 AM | 20 Sept, 07:08 AM |
| 18 October 2027 | Monday | Krishna Chaturthi | 05:51 PM | 19 Oct, 04:42 PM |
| 17 November 2027 | Wednesday | Krishna Chaturthi | 03:42 AM | 18 Nov, 01:35 AM |
| 16 December 2027 | Thursday | Krishna Chaturthi | 01:22 PM | 17 Dec, 10:34 AM |
How these sankashti chaturthi dates are chosen
The observed day is the one on which Krishna Chaturthi is present at local moonrise, since the fast is broken after the Moon is sighted. Times are for Bengaluru in India Standard Time. For another city, use the calculator above, since sunrise, sunset and moonrise move the observed day for some dates.
What is Sankashti Chaturthi?
Sankashti Chaturthi falls on the 4th tithi of the waning fortnight, once a month. Devotees fast through the day and worship Lord Ganesha in the evening. When it falls on a Tuesday it is called Angaraki Sankashti and is considered especially auspicious.
The fast is broken only after the Moon rises and is sighted, so the day depends on moonrise and not on sunrise. Moonrise on this tithi falls in the evening and differs by city, which is why the calculator uses your city’s moonrise to choose the day.
Why the Sankashti Chaturthi date differs between sources
A tithi is a stretch of time measured from the Moon’s angle to the Sun, so it begins and ends at any hour. It often covers part of two civil days, and each source applies its own rule to pick one. Tables here use one stated rule, and show the exact start and end of the tithi so you can check it yourself.
The tithi times come from the same astronomical engine as the Poojas.in panchang. For Bengaluru on 9 November 2026 the Amavasya end time and on 21 November 2026 the Ekadashi end time both matched Drik Panchang to the minute. Your temple or priest has the final word on which day to observe.
Where to go next
Sankashti Chaturthi Dates: Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2026?
The remaining Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2026 from 2 November are 27 November and 26 December, calculated for Bengaluru with the moonrise rule. The table lists them with tithi timings.
What are the Sankashti Chaturthi dates in 2027?
The full list for 2027 is in the table on this page with tithi start and end times. Use the calculator for your city, as moonrise can move a date by a day.
When is the next Sankashti Chaturthi?
Use the calculator for your city. It lists every Sankashti in the chosen year, so the next is the first date after today.
What is the difference between Sankashti and Vinayaka Chaturthi?
Sankashti Chaturthi falls in the waning fortnight and the fast is broken at moonrise. Vinayaka Chaturthi falls in the waxing fortnight. Both honour Lord Ganesha.
What is Angaraki Sankashti?
It is a Sankashti Chaturthi that falls on a Tuesday. Many devotees keep it with extra care, as Tuesday is the day of Mars.
Why does the moonrise time matter?
The fast ends after sighting the Moon. If the tithi is present at moonrise on one date and not the next, that date is the observed day, so two cities can differ by a day.
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