Saptami Tithi 2026

Saptami tithi is the seventh lunar day in the waxing and waning phase. It is one of the auspicious tithis as it removes karmic blockages, boosts health, and defeats inner fears. Other than that, performing sacred rituals such as marriage, thread ceremony, or grah pravesh, this tithi brings favourable energy. One can even plan to start a new business venture or purchase a new vehicle. So, if you are planning for any such event in 2026, this calendar provides clarity and notes down all the saptami tithis along with popular festivals that fall on those days. 

All 2026 Saptami Tithi Dates with Time 

Date & Day

Moon Phase

Observance Time & Till Date

09 January 2026, Friday

Krishna Paksha Saptami

7:05 AM to 10 January 2026, 8:24 AM

25 January 2026, Sunday

Shukla Paksha Saptami (Ratha Saptami)

12:40 AM to 25 January 2026, 11:10 PM

08 February 2026, Sunday

Krishna Paksha Saptami (Magha Bhanu Saptami)

2:54 AM to 09 February 2026, 5:01 AM

23 February 2026, Monday

Shukla Paksha Saptami

9:09 AM to 24 February 2026, 7:02 AM

09 March 2026, Monday

Krishna Paksha Saptami

11:27 PM to 11 March 2026, 1:54 AM

24 March 2026, Tuesday

Shukla Paksha Saptami

4:08 PM to 25 March 2026, 1:50 PM

08 April 2026, Wednesday

Krishna Paksha Saptami

7:02 PM to 09 April 2026, 9:20 PM

22 April 2026, Wednesday

Shukla Paksha Saptami (Ganga Saptami)

10:50 PM to 23 April 2026, 8:49 PM

08 May 2026, Friday

Krishna Paksha Saptami

12:22 PM to 09 May 2026, 2:03 PM

22 May 2026, Friday

Shukla Paksha Saptami

6:25 AM to 23 May 2026, 5:04 AM

07 June 2026, Sunday

Krishna Paksha Saptami

2:41 AM to 08 June 2026, 3:25 AM

20 June 2026, Saturday

Shukla Paksha Saptami

3:47 PM to 21 June 2026, 3:21 PM

06 July 2026, Monday

Krishna Paksha Saptami

1:47 PM to 07 July 2026, 1:25 PM

20 July 2026, Monday

Shukla Paksha Saptami

3:30 AM to 21 July 2026, 4:03 AM

04 August 2026, Tuesday

Krishna Paksha Saptami

10:03 PM to 05 August 2026, 8:42 PM

18 August 2026, Tuesday

Shukla Paksha Saptami

5:51 PM to 19 August 2026, 7:20 PM

03 September 2026, Thursday

Krishna Paksha Saptami (Sheetala Satam)

4:26 AM to 04 September 2026, 2:25 AM

17 September 2026, Thursday

Shukla Paksha Saptami

10:48 AM to 18 September 2026, 1:01 PM

02 October 2026, Friday

Krishna Paksha Saptami

10:15 AM to 03 October 2026, 8:00 AM

17 October 2026, Saturday

Shukla Paksha Saptami

5:54 AM to 18 October 2026, 8:28 AM

31 October 2026, Saturday

Krishna Paksha Saptami

4:57 PM to 01 November 2026, 2:52 PM

16 November 2026, Monday

Shukla Paksha Saptami

2:01 AM to 17 November 2026, 4:20 AM

30 November 2026, Monday

Krishna Paksha Saptami

1:47 AM to 01 December 2026, 12:12 AM

15 December 2026, Tuesday

Shukla Paksha Saptami

9:19 PM to 16 December 2026, 10:46 PM

29 December 2026, Tuesday

Krishna Paksha Saptami

1:25 PM to 30 December 2026, 12:36 PM

Saptami Tithi Festivals 2026 

Ratha/ Magha Saptami (January 25, 2026): Chant Surya Gayatri Mantra and donate red clothes, food, wheat, and jaggery 

Sheetla Saptami (March 10, 2026): Listen to Sheetala Saptami Vrat Katha and make food one day before the festival 

Ganga/Vaishakha Saptami (April 23, 2026): Take a holy bath in Ganga and chant Ganga Stotram

Maha Saptami/ Durga Puja (October 16, 2026): Listen to Devi Mahatmyam and offer bhog to the Goddess

What Is the Significance of Saptami Tithi?  

Removes Karmic Blockages: Offering water to the sun removes past and present life sins and karmic blockages 

Boosts Health: Performing health rituals on Saptami boosts the immune system, and worshipping the sun clears blood, skin diseases, and improves Vitamin D absorption 

Destroys Internal Fears: Goddess Durga's victory over Mahishasura represents inner strength. Worshipping on this day removes inner anxieties and phobias

Improves Mental Clarity: Chanting the Gayatri Mantra on Saptami tithi improves mental clarity, confidence, and decision-making skills

FAQs

Ques. What is the meaning of Saptami tithi in English?

Ans. Saptami tithi is the seventh lunar day in the waxing or waning phase. It is associated with Lord Sun, Goddess Durga, and sometimes Lord Vishnu. This tithi is auspicious for new beginnings and making new friends. 

Ques. What is Saptami tithi good for?

Ans. Saptami tithi is auspicious for the start of a new business venture, the purchase of a new vehicle, a wedding, a grah pravesh, and a sacred thread ceremony. 

Ques. Who is the god of Saptami tithi?

Ans. The God for Saptami tithi is the Sun. It is why the most prominent festival related to this tithi is Ratha or Magha Saptami. It invokes the blessings of sun and boosts one’s health and career. 

Ques. How are Saptami Tithi born people? 

Ans. Saptami tithi born people are hardworking, resilient, highly knowledgeable and possess deep respect for elders. 

Ques. How are Krishna Saptami Tithi born people? 

Ans. As Krishna Saptami is governed by Saturn, those born under this tithi are grounded, practical, sincere, and disciplined. Also, as these are born under Krishna paksha, they possess a spiritual and introspective personality.