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Pradosh Vrat · 2026

25 dates in 2026 · Next: Thursday, October 8, 2026

Observed multiple times a year

Fast observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights dedicated to Lord Shiva, performed during twilight hours.

Dates and timings for Meerut.

Why this date

It is kept on the day its tithi covers most of Pradosha, the twilight after sunset, in Meerut.

How it is observed

  • Shiva puja
  • Evening worship
All festivals 2026
Shiva
  • Thursday, January 1, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: 1:48 AM – 10:22 PM IST
    Puja window: 5:32 – 7:08 PM IST
  • Friday, January 16, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Thu, Jan 15, 8:17 PM – Fri, Jan 16, 10:22 PM IST
    Puja window: 5:44 – 7:20 PM IST
  • Friday, January 30, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Fri, Jan 30, 11:09 AM – Sat, Jan 31, 8:26 AM IST
    Puja window: 5:56 – 7:32 PM IST
  • Saturday, February 14, 2026View day panchang →
    shani
    Tithi window: Sat, Feb 14, 4:02 PM – Sun, Feb 15, 5:05 PM IST
    Puja window: 6:07 – 7:44 PM IST
  • Sunday, March 1, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Sat, Feb 28, 8:43 PM – Sun, Mar 1, 7:09 PM IST
    Puja window: 6:18 – 7:54 PM IST
  • Monday, March 16, 2026View day panchang →
    soma
    Tithi window: Mon, Mar 16, 9:41 AM – Tue, Mar 17, 9:23 AM IST
    Puja window: 6:27 – 8:03 PM IST
  • Monday, March 30, 2026View day panchang →
    soma
    Tithi window: Mon, Mar 30, 7:10 AM – Tue, Mar 31, 6:56 AM IST
    Puja window: 6:36 – 8:12 PM IST
  • Wednesday, April 15, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: 12:12 AM – 10:31 PM IST
    Puja window: 6:45 – 8:21 PM IST
  • Tuesday, April 28, 2026View day panchang →
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    Tithi window: Tue, Apr 28, 6:52 PM – Wed, Apr 29, 7:52 PM IST
    Puja window: 6:52 – 8:28 PM IST
  • Thursday, May 14, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Thu, May 14, 11:21 AM – Fri, May 15, 8:31 AM IST
    Puja window: 7:02 – 8:38 PM IST
  • Thursday, May 28, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Thu, May 28, 7:57 AM – Fri, May 29, 9:51 AM IST
    Puja window: 7:11 – 8:47 PM IST
  • Friday, June 12, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Fri, Jun 12, 7:37 PM – Sat, Jun 13, 4:08 PM IST
    Puja window: 7:18 – 8:54 PM IST
  • Saturday, June 27, 2026View day panchang →
    shani
    Tithi window: Fri, Jun 26, 10:22 PM – Sun, Jun 28, 12:43 AM IST
    Puja window: 7:21 – 8:57 PM IST
  • Sunday, July 12, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: 2:04 AM – 10:30 PM IST
    Puja window: 7:20 – 8:56 PM IST
  • Sunday, July 26, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Sun, Jul 26, 1:58 PM – Mon, Jul 27, 4:15 PM IST
    Puja window: 7:14 – 8:50 PM IST
  • Monday, August 10, 2026View day panchang →
    soma
    Tithi window: Mon, Aug 10, 8:01 AM – Tue, Aug 11, 4:54 AM IST
    Puja window: 7:03 – 8:39 PM IST
  • Tuesday, August 25, 2026View day panchang →
    bhauma
    Tithi window: Tue, Aug 25, 6:21 AM – Wed, Aug 26, 7:59 AM IST
    Puja window: 6:48 – 8:24 PM IST
  • Tuesday, September 8, 2026View day panchang →
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    Tithi window: Tue, Sep 8, 2:43 PM – Wed, Sep 9, 12:31 PM IST
    Puja window: 6:32 – 8:08 PM IST
  • Thursday, September 24, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Wed, Sep 23, 10:51 PM – Thu, Sep 24, 11:18 PM IST
    Puja window: 6:13 – 7:49 PM IST
  • Thursday, October 8, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Wed, Oct 7, 11:17 PM – Thu, Oct 8, 10:16 PM IST
    Puja window: 5:57 – 7:33 PM IST
  • Friday, October 23, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Fri, Oct 23, 2:36 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 1:37 PM IST
    Puja window: 5:41 – 7:17 PM IST
  • Friday, November 6, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Fri, Nov 6, 10:31 AM – Sat, Nov 7, 10:48 AM IST
    Puja window: 5:30 – 7:06 PM IST
  • Sunday, November 22, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Sun, Nov 22, 4:57 AM – Mon, Nov 23, 2:37 AM IST
    Puja window: 5:22 – 6:58 PM IST
  • Sunday, December 6, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Sun, Dec 6, 12:52 AM – Mon, Dec 7, 2:22 AM IST
    Puja window: 5:21 – 6:57 PM IST
  • Monday, December 21, 2026View day panchang →
    soma
    Tithi window: Mon, Dec 21, 5:36 PM – Tue, Dec 22, 2:24 PM IST
    Puja window: 5:25 – 7:01 PM IST

Frequently asked questions

What is Pradosh Vrat?
Fast observed on the 13th day of both lunar fortnights dedicated to Lord Shiva, performed during twilight hours.
When is Pradosh Vrat 2026?
Pradosh Vrat is observed 25 times in 2026; the next is on Thursday, October 8, 2026.