2026 Masik Durgashtami Fasting Dates

(2082–2083 Vikrama Samvata)

Masik Durgashtami is a monthly Hindu fast dedicated to Goddess Durga, observed on the Shukla Paksha Ashtami (8th lunar day of the waxing Moon) every month. Devotees observe fasting, perform Durga Puja, recite Durga Saptashati, and seek strength, protection, courage, and prosperity.
Among all, Ashwina Shukla Ashtami (Durga Ashtami) holds special importance during Navratri.

Below is the complete list of Masik Durgashtami fasting dates in 2026, including Adhika Masik Durgashtami, as per Vikrama Samvata 2082–2083.


Masik Durgashtami Dates in 2026

January 2026

Masik Durgashtami

  • Date: January 26, 2026 (Monday)
  • Tithi: Ashtami – Shukla Ashtami
  • Month: Magha
  • Begins: 11:10 PM, Jan 25
  • Ends: 09:17 PM, Jan 26

February 2026

Masik Durgashtami

  • Date: February 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
  • Tithi: Ashtami – Shukla Ashtami
  • Month: Phalguna
  • Begins: 07:01 AM, Feb 24
  • Ends: 04:51 AM, Feb 25

March 2026

Masik Durgashtami

  • Date: March 26, 2026 (Thursday)
  • Tithi: Ashtami – Shukla Ashtami
  • Month: Chaitra
  • Begins: 01:50 PM, Mar 25
  • Ends: 11:48 AM, Mar 26

April 2026

Masik Durgashtami

  • Date: April 24, 2026 (Friday)
  • Tithi: Ashtami – Shukla Ashtami
  • Month: Vaishakha
  • Begins: 08:49 PM, Apr 23
  • Ends: 07:21 PM, Apr 24

May 2026

Adhika Masik Durgashtami

  • Date: May 23, 2026 (Saturday)
  • Tithi: Ashtami – Shukla Ashtami
  • Month: Jyeshtha (Adhika Masa)
  • Begins: 05:04 AM, May 23
  • Ends: 04:27 AM, May 24

June 2026

Masik Durgashtami

  • Date: June 22, 2026 (Monday)
  • Tithi: Ashtami – Shukla Ashtami
  • Month: Jyeshtha
  • Begins: 03:20 PM, Jun 21
  • Ends: 03:39 PM, Jun 22

July 2026

Masik Durgashtami

  • Date: July 21, 2026 (Tuesday)
  • Tithi: Ashtami – Shukla Ashtami
  • Month: Ashadha
  • Begins: 04:02 AM, Jul 21
  • Ends: 05:16 AM, Jul 22

August 2026

Masik Durgashtami

  • Date: August 20, 2026 (Thursday)
  • Tithi: Ashtami – Shukla Ashtami
  • Month: Shravana
  • Begins: 07:19 PM, Aug 19
  • Ends: 09:18 PM, Aug 20

September 2026

Masik Durgashtami

  • Date: September 19, 2026 (Saturday)
  • Tithi: Ashtami – Shukla Ashtami
  • Month: Bhadrapada
  • Begins: 01:00 PM, Sep 18
  • Ends: 03:26 PM, Sep 19

October 2026

Durga Ashtami (Masik Durgashtami)

  • Date: October 19, 2026 (Monday)
  • Tithi: Ashtami – Shukla Ashtami
  • Month: Ashwina
  • Begins: 08:27 AM, Oct 18
  • Ends: 10:51 AM, Oct 19

November 2026

Masik Durgashtami

  • Date: November 17, 2026 (Tuesday)
  • Tithi: Ashtami – Shukla Ashtami
  • Month: Kartika
  • Begins: 04:19 AM, Nov 17
  • Ends: 06:04 AM, Nov 18

December 2026

Masik Durgashtami

  • Date: December 17, 2026 (Thursday)
  • Tithi: Ashtami – Shukla Ashtami
  • Month: Margashirsha
  • Begins: 10:45 PM, Dec 16
  • Ends: 11:25 PM, Dec 17

Significance of Masik Durgashtami

  • Dedicated to Shakti and Goddess Durga
  • Helps remove fear, negativity, and obstacles
  • Especially beneficial for health, courage, protection, and spiritual strength
  • Worship includes Durga Puja, fasting, charity, and chanting mantras

Notes

All timings are shown in 12-hour format, based on local time of New Delhi, India, with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Timings after midnight belong to the next calendar date.
As per Panchang, a day begins and ends with sunrise, not midnight.

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