2026 Ganesha Chaturthi Vrat Dates

January 10, 2026 Harshvardhan Mishra

[Vikrama Samvata 2082 – 2083]

Ganesha Chaturthi Vrat is observed every month on Shukla Paksha Chaturthi and is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the giver of wisdom, prosperity, and success. Devotees observe fast, perform Ganapati puja, and read the Ganesha Chaturthi Vrat Katha for spiritual merit and fulfillment of wishes.

Below is the complete month-wise list of Ganesha Chaturthi Vrat dates in 2026, including puja timings and tithi details.

Religious Significance of Ganesha Chaturthi

Lord Ganesha is worshipped as Vighnaharta (remover of obstacles)
The vrat is believed to bring success in career, business, education, and family life
Observing Chaturthi vrat with devotion helps attain peace, prosperity, and wisdom
Special importance is given to Ganesha Jayanti and Bhadrapada Ganesh Chaturthi

2026 Monthly Ganesha Chaturthi Vrat Dates

January 2026

Ganesha Jayanti / Gauriganesha Chaturthi

Date: January 22, 2026 (Thursday)
Puja Time: 11:29 AM to 01:37 PM
Duration: 02 Hours 08 Minutes
Tithi: Magha, Shukla Chaturthi
Begins: 02:47 AM, Jan 22
Ends: 02:28 AM, Jan 23

February 2026

Dhundhiraja Chaturthi

Date: February 21, 2026 (Saturday)
Puja Time: 11:27 AM to 01:00 PM
Duration: 01 Hour 34 Minutes
Tithi: Phalguna, Shukla Chaturthi
Begins: 02:38 PM, Feb 20
Ends: 01:00 PM, Feb 21

March 2026

Vasudeva Chaturthi

Date: March 22, 2026 (Sunday)
Puja Time: 11:15 AM to 01:41 PM
Duration: 02 Hours 26 Minutes
Tithi: Chaitra, Shukla Chaturthi
Begins: 11:56 PM, Mar 21
Ends: 09:16 PM, Mar 22

April 2026

Sankarshana Chaturthi

Date: April 20, 2026 (Monday)
Puja Time: 11:02 AM to 01:38 PM
Duration: 02 Hours 36 Minutes
Tithi: Vaishakha, Shukla Chaturthi
Begins: 07:27 AM, Apr 20
Ends: 04:14 AM, Apr 21

May 2026

Varada Chaturthi

Date: May 20, 2026 (Wednesday)
Puja Time: 10:56 AM to 11:06 AM
Duration: 00 Hours 10 Minutes
Tithi: Jyeshtha, Shukla Chaturthi
Begins: 02:18 PM, May 19
Ends: 11:06 AM, May 20

June 2026

Pradyumna Chaturthi

Date: June 18, 2026 (Thursday)
Puja Time: 10:58 AM to 01:46 PM
Duration: 02 Hours 48 Minutes
Tithi: Jyeshtha, Shukla Chaturthi
Begins: 09:38 PM, Jun 17
Ends: 06:58 PM, Jun 18

July 2026

Aniruddha Chaturthi

Date: July 17, 2026 (Friday)
Puja Time: 11:05 AM to 01:50 PM
Duration: 02 Hours 45 Minutes
Tithi: Ashadha, Shukla Chaturthi
Begins: 06:27 AM, Jul 17
Ends: 04:42 AM, Jul 18

August 2026

Durva Ganapati Chaturthi

Date: August 16, 2026 (Sunday)
Puja Time: 11:06 AM to 01:44 PM
Duration: 02 Hours 38 Minutes
Tithi: Shravana, Shukla Chaturthi
Begins: 05:28 PM, Aug 15
Ends: 04:52 PM, Aug 16

September 2026

Ganesh Chaturthi / Siddhivinayaka Chaturthi

Date: September 14, 2026 (Monday)
Puja Time: 11:02 AM to 01:31 PM
Duration: 02 Hours 28 Minutes
Tithi: Bhadrapada, Shukla Chaturthi
Begins: 07:06 AM, Sep 14
Ends: 07:44 AM, Sep 15

October 2026

Kapardisha Chaturthi

Date: October 14, 2026 (Wednesday)
Puja Time: 10:58 AM to 01:16 PM
Duration: 02 Hours 18 Minutes
Tithi: Ashwina, Shukla Chaturthi
Begins: 11:27 PM, Oct 13
Ends: 01:13 AM, Oct 15

November 2026

Labh Chaturthi

Date: November 13, 2026 (Friday)
Puja Time: 11:01 AM to 01:10 PM
Duration: 02 Hours 09 Minutes
Tithi: Kartika, Shukla Chaturthi
Begins: 06:09 PM, Nov 12
Ends: 08:42 PM, Nov 13

December 2026

Krichchhra Chaturthi

Date: December 13, 2026 (Sunday)
Puja Time: 11:13 AM to 01:17 PM
Duration: 02 Hours 04 Minutes
Tithi: Margashirsha, Shukla Chaturthi
Begins: 02:06 PM, Dec 12
Ends: 04:47 PM, Dec 13

Ganesha Chaturthi Vrat Puja Method (Brief)

Take a holy bath and resolve to observe the vrat
Install Lord Ganesha idol or image
Offer Durva grass, modak, laddoo, flowers
Recite Ganesha Chaturthi Vrat Katha
Perform aarti and seek blessings
Break the fast after puja as per tradition

Important Notes

All timings are in 12-hour format
Timings are according to New Delhi, India local time
DST adjustment applied where applicable
Panchang day starts and ends with sunrise
Post-midnight timings belong to the next calendar day