Sakat Chauth 2026: date and muhurat

सकट चौथ 2026

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Sakat Chauth 2026 is on 6 January 2026, Tuesday.

Moonrise: 8:59 PM
Krishna Chaturthi: 8:02 AM to 6:53 AM (7 Jan)

What it is and how it is observed

Sakat Chauth (Tilkut Chauth), the Sankashti Chaturthi of Magha (purnimanta), is kept by mothers for their children. Ganesha and Sakat Mata are worshipped with til and jaggery, and the fast is broken after offering arghya to the rising Moon.

How the date is fixed

Pausha (amanta) Krishna Chaturthi: tithi prevailing at moonrise.

Frequently asked questions

When is Sakat Chauth 2026?

Sakat Chauth 2026 is on Tuesday, 6 January 2026.

What are the Sakat Chauth 2026 timings?

For New Delhi - Moonrise: 8:59 PM. Timings vary by city by a few minutes; check the Panchang for your city.

Why is Sakat Chauth 2026 observed on 6 Jan?

The date follows the rule: Pausha (amanta) Krishna Chaturthi: tithi prevailing at moonrise. In 2026 that is 6 January 2026, Tuesday (New Delhi).

Timings vary by city. Every time here is for New Delhi's sunrise, sunset and moonrise; in another city they shift by a few minutes and occasionally the date does too. Dates follow Drik Panchang's Smarta (default) reckoning. Check the Panchang for your own city.

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