Pradosh Vrat 2026 — Dates
Next Pradosh Vrat: Shukra Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) on Friday, 23 October 2026.
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Pradosh Vrat is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and is observed on Trayodashi, the thirteenth day of each fortnight. The worship takes place in the Pradosh kaal, the twilight period after sunset. A Pradosh falling on a Monday is called Soma Pradosh, on a Tuesday Bhauma Pradosh and on a Saturday Shani Pradosh.
Pradosh Vrat dates in 2026
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 (Thu) | Guru Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) |
| 16 Jan 2026 (Fri) | Shukra Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) |
| 30 Jan 2026 (Fri) | Shukra Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) |
| 14 Feb 2026 (Sat) | Shani Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) |
| 1 Mar 2026 (Sun) | Ravi Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) |
| 16 Mar 2026 (Mon) | Soma Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) |
| 30 Mar 2026 (Mon) | Soma Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) |
| 15 Apr 2026 (Wed) | Budha Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) |
| 28 Apr 2026 (Tue) | Bhauma Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) |
| 14 May 2026 (Thu) | Guru Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) |
| 28 May 2026 (Thu) | Guru Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) |
| 12 Jun 2026 (Fri) | Shukra Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) |
| 27 Jun 2026 (Sat) | Shani Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) |
| 12 Jul 2026 (Sun) | Ravi Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) |
| 26 Jul 2026 (Sun) | Ravi Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) |
| 10 Aug 2026 (Mon) | Soma Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) |
| 25 Aug 2026 (Tue) | Bhauma Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) |
| 8 Sep 2026 (Tue) | Bhauma Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) |
| 24 Sep 2026 (Thu) | Guru Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) |
| 8 Oct 2026 (Thu) | Guru Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) |
| 23 Oct 2026 (Fri) | Shukra Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) |
| 6 Nov 2026 (Fri) | Shukra Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) |
| 22 Nov 2026 (Sun) | Ravi Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) |
| 6 Dec 2026 (Sun) | Ravi Pradosh Vrat (Krishna) |
| 21 Dec 2026 (Mon) | Soma Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) |
Dates and parana times are for New Delhi (IST), as used by most published calendars. In other cities a date can occasionally differ by a day — check the panchang for your city.
How to observe Pradosh Vrat
- Fast during the day — many devotees take only fruits and water.
- Bathe again before sunset and wear clean clothes.
- In the Pradosh kaal after sunset, worship the Shiva Linga with water, milk, bel leaves, flowers and a lamp.
- Listen to or read the Pradosh Vrat katha and chant "Om Namah Shivaya".
- End the fast after the evening puja.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pradosh Vrat?
Pradosh Vrat is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and is observed on Trayodashi, the thirteenth day of each fortnight. The worship takes place in the Pradosh kaal, the twilight period after sunset. A Pradosh falling on a Monday is called Soma Pradosh, on a Tuesday Bhauma Pradosh and on a Saturday Shani Pradosh.
When is the next Pradosh Vrat?
Shukra Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) is on Friday, 23 October 2026.
How many Pradosh Vrat days are there in 2026?
25 Pradosh Vrat dates in 2026: 1 Jan (Thu), 16 Jan (Fri), 30 Jan (Fri), 14 Feb (Sat), 1 Mar (Sun), 16 Mar (Mon), 30 Mar (Mon), 15 Apr (Wed), 28 Apr (Tue), 14 May (Thu), 28 May (Thu), 12 Jun (Fri), 27 Jun (Sat), 12 Jul (Sun), 26 Jul (Sun), 10 Aug (Mon), 25 Aug (Tue), 8 Sep (Tue), 24 Sep (Thu), 8 Oct (Thu), 23 Oct (Fri), 6 Nov (Fri), 22 Nov (Sun), 6 Dec (Sun), 21 Dec (Mon).
At what time is Pradosh puja done?
During Pradosh kaal — roughly the first two to two and a half hours after sunset on Trayodashi.