Pradosh Vrat 2026
Pradosh Vrat is highly auspicious in the Hindu Calendar, as it allows one to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva and mitigate the effects of malefic planets. Each day Pradosh falls reduces the adverse effects of such planets. On Monday, observing a fast promotes mental stability, on Tuesday, protection from enemies, and so on. So, one suffering from any problem related to relationships, finances, or career should observe a fast on the 13th lunar day, or on Pradosh, to invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva. However, to do so, one must know the exact dates and Pradosh timings to observe this day with full devotion and rituals. Get an answer to all with all sections stated below.
Pradosh Vrat Date and Timings
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Date & Day |
Vrat Name |
Vrat Timing |
Pradosh Kaal |
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01 January 2026 (Thursday) |
Guru Pradosh Vrat |
01 January 01:47 AM to 10:22 PM |
05:35 PM to 08:19 PM |
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16 January 2026 (Friday) |
Shukra Pradosh Vrat |
15 January 08:16 PM to 16 January 10:21 PM |
05:47 PM to 08:29 PM |
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30 January 2026 (Friday) |
Shukra Pradosh Vrat |
30 January 11:09 AM to 31 January 08:25 AM |
05:59 PM to 08:37 PM |
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14 February 2026 (Saturday) |
Shani Pradosh Vrat |
14 February 04:01 PM to 15 February 05:04 PM |
06:10 PM to 08:44 PM |
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01 March 2026 (Sunday) |
Ravi Pradosh Vrat |
28 February 08:43 PM to 01 March 07:09 PM |
06:21 PM to 07:09 PM |
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16 March 2026 (Monday) |
Som Pradosh Vrat |
16 March 09:40 AM to 17 March 09:23 AM |
06:30 PM to 08:54 PM |
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30 March 2026 (Monday) |
Som Pradosh Vrat |
30 March 07:09 AM to 31 March 06:55 AM |
06:38 PM to 08:57 PM |
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15 April 2026 (Wednesday) |
Budh Pradosh Vrat |
15 April 12:12 AM to 10:31 PM |
06:47 PM to 09:00 PM |
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28 April 2026 (Tuesday) |
Bhaum Pradosh Vrat |
28 April 06:51 PM to 29 April 07:51 PM |
06:54 PM to 09:04 PM |
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14 May 2026 (Thursday) |
Guru Pradosh Vrat |
14 May 11:20 AM to 15 May 08:31 AM |
07:04 PM to 09:09 PM |
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28 May 2026 (Thursday) |
Guru Pradosh Vrat |
28 May 07:56 AM to 29 May 09:50 AM |
07:12 PM to 09:15 PM |
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12 June 2026 (Friday) |
Shukra Pradosh Vrat |
12 June 07:36 PM to 13 June 04:07 PM |
07:36 PM to 09:20 PM |
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27 June 2026 (Saturday) |
Shani Pradosh Vrat |
26 June 10:22 PM to 28 June 12:43 AM |
07:23 PM to 09:23 PM |
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12 July 2026 (Sunday) |
Ravi Pradosh Vrat |
12 July 02:04 AM to 10:29 PM |
07:22 PM to 09:24 PM |
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26 July 2026 (Sunday) |
Ravi Pradosh Vrat |
26 July 01:57 PM to 27 July 04:14 PM |
07:16 PM to 09:21 PM |
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10 August 2026 (Monday) |
Som Pradosh Vrat |
10 August 08:00 AM to 11 August 04:54 AM |
07:05 PM to 09:14 PM |
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25 August 2026 (Tuesday) |
Bhaum Pradosh Vrat |
25 August 06:20 AM to 26 August 07:59 AM |
06:51 PM to 09:04 PM |
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08 September 2026 (Tuesday) |
Bhaum Pradosh Vrat |
08 September 02:42 PM to 09 September 12:30 PM |
06:35 PM to 08:52 PM |
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24 September 2026 (Thursday) |
Guru Pradosh Vrat |
23 September 10:50 PM to 24 September 11:18 PM |
06:16 PM to 08:39 PM |
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08 October 2026 (Thursday) |
Guru Pradosh Vrat |
07 October 11:16 PM to 08 October 10:15 PM |
05:59 PM to 08:27 PM |
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23 October 2026 (Friday) |
Shukra Pradosh Vrat |
23 October 02:35 PM to 24 October 01:36 PM |
05:44 PM to 08:16 PM |
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06 November 2026 (Friday) |
Shukra Pradosh Vrat |
06 November 10:30 AM to 07 November 10:47 AM |
05:33 PM to 08:09 PM |
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22 November 2026 (Sunday) |
Ravi Pradosh Vrat |
22 November 04:56 AM to 23 November 02:36 AM |
05:25 PM to 08:06 PM |
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06 December 2026 (Sunday) |
Ravi Pradosh Vrat |
06 December 12:51 AM to 07 December 02:22 AM |
05:24 PM to 08:07 PM |
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21 December 2026 (Monday) |
Som Pradosh Vrat |
21 December 05:36 PM to 22 December 02:23 PM |
05:36 PM to 08:13 PM |
How to Do Pradosh Vrat?
Morning Rituals
- Wake up early in the morning (Bharama Muhurat)
- Take a bath
- Take a sankalp mentally on how to observe a fast along with a specific purpose
Fasting Rituals
- Finish dinner by 7, a day before Pradosh Vrat
- Decide how to observe a fast, whether without water or with water
- If not nirjala, one can take fruits or milk one time during the day, along with one meal in the evening, without any grains
Evening Rituals (Pradosh Kaal)
- Pray during the twilight period by chanting “Om Namah Shivaya” and reading the “Pradosh Vrat story”
- Bathe Shiva with water, honey, curd, and ghee
- Offer an incense stick, white flowers, a mustard lamp, and sweets
Significance of Different Pradosh Vrat
- Som Pradosh (Monday): Dedicated to The Moon and Lord Shiva
- Promotes harmony and peace
- Brings mental clarity
- Fulfils heart desires
- Bhauma Pradosh: Dedicated to Mars and Lord Shiva
- Cures chronic disease
- Eliminates debts
- Protects from evil energy and enemies
- Saumyavara Pradosh: Dedicated to Mercury and Lord Shiva
- Blesses one with intellectual growth and wisdom
- Boosts communication skills
- Fosters success in business
- Guru Pradosh: Dedicated to Jupiter and Lord Shiva
- Fosters marital bliss
- Blesses one with happy children
- Bestows spiritual wisdom
- Bhrigu Pradosh: Dedicated to Venus and Lord Shiva
- Eliminates financial hardships
- Attracts love and luxury
- Boosts domestic happiness
- Shani Pradosh: Dedicated to Saturn and Lord Shiva
- Removes karmic burden
- Brings stability in one’s life
- Promotes success and an obstacle-free life
- Bhanuvara Pradosh: Dedicated to Sun and Lord Shiva
- Promotes good health
- Ensures success in professional work
- Overcomes any obstacles in authority and leadership roles
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FAQs
Ans. Pradosh vrat occurs twice a month and is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. It occurs on the 13th lunar day in both the Krishna and Shukla Paksha.
Ans. During Pradosh Vrat, grains are not permissible. One should not consume wheat, rice, or flour. Instead, satvic items such as fruits, dry fruits, kuttu aata, sabutdana, and milk.
Ans. Pradosh Vrat 2026 is a 13th lunar day that occurs in every month. Devotees observe a fast on this day to mitigate the effects of malefic planets and invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva.
Ans. Anyone can begin Pradosh Vrat any time when they feel a natural pull towards Lord Shiva. It can be either Krishna Paksha or Shukla Paksha. Usually, starting from Monday is considered highly auspicious.
Ans. Observe a fast by waking up early in the morning. During twilight or in the Pradosh kaal, chant “Om Namay Shivaye” and listen to or read the Pradosh Vrat Katha. After offering prayers and water, incense, and mustard lamps, conclude with the Aarti.