Sankashti Chaturthi in April 2026: Date, Moonrise Time, Tithi and Importance to Fast on This Day

Sankashti Chaturthi will be observed on April 5, 2026. Devotees worship Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, on this auspicious occasion, and following remedies based on your zodiac sign is believed to help overcome challenges. The fast should be concluded after offering Arghya to the moon at 9:47 PM.

According to Hindu Panchang, Vikata Sankashti fast will be observed on Chaturthi tithi of krishna paksha in the month of Chaitra. As per, Sankashti Chaturthi will fall on the fourth day of the dark fortnight i.e., on April 5, 2026.

Sankashti Chaturthi 2026: Date and Time

• Chaturthi Tithi Begins - April 5, 2026 - 11:59 AM
• Chaturthi Tithi Ends - April 6, 2026 - 02:10 PM
• Moonrise on Sankashti Day - 09:26 PM

Sankashti Chaturthi, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, holds great religious significance as devotees seek his blessings. As the first-worshipped God, also known as Pratham Pujya, Lord Ganesha is invoked before all auspicious events. He is revered as the remover of obstacles, and devotees who fast on this day believe they can eliminate suffering and difficulties from their lives. They receive divine blessings, happiness, prosperity, and wish fulfillment.

Vikata Sankashti, occurring in April on the Chaturthi tithi of Shukla Paksha in Chaitra, signifies the removal of all obstacles. This fast is primarily observed in Maharashtra, and childless couples are often advised to observe it for wish fulfillment.