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Pradosh Vrat · 2026

24 dates in 2026 · Next: Wednesday, October 7, 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 New York City.

Why this date

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

How it is observed

  • Shiva puja
  • Evening worship

Regional calendars

Also known as: प्रदोष व्रत (Hindi) · பிரதோஷ விரதம் (Tamil) · ప్రదోష వ్రతం (Telugu) · ಪ್ರದೋಷ ವ್ರತ (Kannada)

All festivals 2026
Shiva
  • Thursday, January 15, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Thu, Jan 15, 9:47 AM – Fri, Jan 16, 11:52 AM EST
    Puja window: 4:53 – 6:29 PM EST
  • Friday, January 30, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: 12:39 AM – 9:56 PM EST
    Puja window: 5:11 – 6:47 PM EST
  • Saturday, February 14, 2026View day panchang →
    shani
    Tithi window: Sat, Feb 14, 5:32 AM – Sun, Feb 15, 6:35 AM EST
    Puja window: 5:29 – 7:05 PM EST
  • Saturday, February 28, 2026View day panchang →
    shani
    Tithi window: Sat, Feb 28, 10:13 AM – Sun, Mar 1, 8:39 AM EST
    Puja window: 5:46 – 7:22 PM EST
  • Monday, March 16, 2026View day panchang →
    soma
    Tithi window: 12:11 AM – 11:53 PM EDT
    Puja window: 7:03 – 8:39 PM EDT
  • Monday, March 30, 2026View day panchang →
    soma
    Tithi window: Sun, Mar 29, 9:40 PM – Mon, Mar 30, 9:26 PM EDT
    Puja window: 7:18 – 8:54 PM EDT
  • Tuesday, April 14, 2026View day panchang →
    bhauma
    Tithi window: Tue, Apr 14, 2:42 PM – Wed, Apr 15, 1:01 PM EDT
    Puja window: 7:34 – 9:10 PM EDT
  • Tuesday, April 28, 2026View day panchang →
    bhauma
    Tithi window: Tue, Apr 28, 9:22 AM – Wed, Apr 29, 10:22 AM EDT
    Puja window: 7:49 – 9:25 PM EDT
  • Thursday, May 14, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: 1:51 AM – 11:01 PM EDT
    Puja window: 8:05 – 9:41 PM EDT
  • Thursday, May 28, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Wed, May 27, 10:27 PM – Fri, May 29, 12:21 AM EDT
    Puja window: 8:17 – 9:53 PM EDT
  • Friday, June 12, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Fri, Jun 12, 10:07 AM – Sat, Jun 13, 6:38 AM EDT
    Puja window: 8:27 – 10:03 PM EDT
  • Friday, June 26, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Fri, Jun 26, 12:52 PM – Sat, Jun 27, 3:13 PM EDT
    Puja window: 8:31 – 10:07 PM EDT
  • Saturday, July 11, 2026View day panchang →
    shani
    Tithi window: Sat, Jul 11, 4:34 PM – Sun, Jul 12, 1:00 PM EDT
    Puja window: 8:27 – 10:03 PM EDT
  • Sunday, July 26, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Sun, Jul 26, 4:28 AM – Mon, Jul 27, 6:45 AM EDT
    Puja window: 8:17 – 9:53 PM EDT
  • Monday, August 10, 2026View day panchang →
    soma
    Tithi window: Sun, Aug 9, 10:31 PM – Mon, Aug 10, 7:24 PM EDT
    Puja window: 8:00 – 9:36 PM EDT
  • Tuesday, August 25, 2026View day panchang →
    bhauma
    Tithi window: Mon, Aug 24, 8:51 PM – Tue, Aug 25, 10:29 PM EDT
    Puja window: 7:39 – 9:15 PM EDT
  • Tuesday, September 8, 2026View day panchang →
    bhauma
    Tithi window: Tue, Sep 8, 5:13 AM – Wed, Sep 9, 3:01 AM EDT
    Puja window: 7:16 – 8:52 PM EDT
  • Wednesday, September 23, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Wed, Sep 23, 1:21 PM – Thu, Sep 24, 1:48 PM EDT
    Puja window: 6:51 – 8:27 PM EDT
  • Wednesday, October 7, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Wed, Oct 7, 1:47 PM – Thu, Oct 8, 12:46 PM EDT
    Puja window: 6:28 – 8:04 PM EDT
  • Friday, October 23, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Fri, Oct 23, 5:06 AM – Sat, Oct 24, 4:07 AM EDT
    Puja window: 6:03 – 7:39 PM EDT
  • Friday, November 6, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Fri, Nov 6, 12:01 AM – Sat, Nov 7, 12:18 AM EST
    Puja window: 4:46 – 6:22 PM EST
  • Sunday, November 22, 2026View day panchang →
    Tithi window: Sat, Nov 21, 6:27 PM – Sun, Nov 22, 4:07 PM EST
    Puja window: 4:32 – 6:08 PM EST
  • Saturday, December 5, 2026View day panchang →
    shani
    Tithi window: Sat, Dec 5, 2:22 PM – Sun, Dec 6, 3:52 PM EST
    Puja window: 4:28 – 6:04 PM EST
  • Monday, December 21, 2026View day panchang →
    soma
    Tithi window: Mon, Dec 21, 7:06 AM – Tue, Dec 22, 3:54 AM EST
    Puja window: 4:31 – 6:07 PM EST

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 24 times in 2026; the next is on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.