Pradosh Vrat 2026 dates
There are 25 Pradosh Vrat dates in 2026. The full list is below, computed from the Delhi-noon panchanga; the exact vrat day can shift by a day in other cities.
| Date | Day | Fortnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thu | Shukla Paksha |
| 16 January 2026 | Fri | Krishna Paksha |
| 30 January 2026 | Fri | Shukla Paksha |
| 15 February 2026 | Sun | Krishna Paksha |
| 1 March 2026 | Sun | Shukla Paksha |
| 16 March 2026 | Mon | Krishna Paksha |
| 30 March 2026 | Mon | Shukla Paksha |
| 15 April 2026 | Wed | Krishna Paksha |
| 29 April 2026 | Wed | Shukla Paksha |
| 14 May 2026 | Thu | Krishna Paksha |
| 28 May 2026 | Thu | Shukla Paksha |
| 13 June 2026 | Sat | Krishna Paksha |
| 27 June 2026 | Sat | Shukla Paksha |
| 12 July 2026 | Sun | Krishna Paksha |
| 27 July 2026 | Mon | Shukla Paksha |
| 10 August 2026 | Mon | Krishna Paksha |
| 25 August 2026 | Tue | Shukla Paksha |
| 9 September 2026 | Wed | Krishna Paksha |
| 24 September 2026 | Thu | Shukla Paksha |
| 8 October 2026 | Thu | Krishna Paksha |
| 24 October 2026 | Sat | Shukla Paksha |
| 6 November 2026 | Fri | Krishna Paksha |
| 22 November 2026 | Sun | Shukla Paksha |
| 6 December 2026 | Sun | Krishna Paksha |
| 22 December 2026 | Tue | Shukla Paksha |
What is Pradosh Vrat?
Pradosh Vrat falls on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of each fortnight, observed for Lord Shiva during the pradosh kaal, the twilight around sunset. Like Ekadashi it occurs twice a lunar month.
The twilight worship of Shiva on Pradosh is held to remove obstacles and grant peace. The weekday it lands on (Som Pradosh on Monday, Shani Pradosh on Saturday) adds its own significance.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Pradosh Vrat in 2026?
The Pradosh Vrat dates in 2026 are: 1 January 2026, 16 January 2026, 30 January 2026, 15 February 2026, 1 March 2026, 16 March 2026, 30 March 2026, 15 April 2026, 29 April 2026, 14 May 2026, 28 May 2026, 13 June 2026, 27 June 2026, 12 July 2026, 27 July 2026, 10 August 2026, 25 August 2026, 9 September 2026, 24 September 2026, 8 October 2026, 24 October 2026, 6 November 2026, 22 November 2026, 6 December 2026, 22 December 2026.
How is Pradosh Vrat observed?
The twilight worship of Shiva on Pradosh is held to remove obstacles and grant peace. The weekday it lands on (Som Pradosh on Monday, Shani Pradosh on Saturday) adds its own significance.
How are these dates calculated?
Each date is computed from the Delhi-noon panchanga using Swiss-Ephemeris-grade Moon positions, not copied from another almanac. Because lunar tithis depend on location, the observed vrat day can shift by a day in other cities.