2026 Pradosh Vrat Dates: Complete Guidance On Trayodashi Pradosham

Pradosh Vrat has always been regarded as a time when Shiva devotees can deepen their spiritual journey, lighten the burden of past karma and invite new peace and joy into life. The speciality of this fast is that it comes twice every month, so those who adopt it regularly experience a unique sense of stability and ease in their lives.

In 2026 the dates of Pradosh Vrat, the timings of Pradosh Kaal and the state of Trayodashi have been compiled carefully for New Delhi so that devotees can easily plan their worship schedule. Pradosh Vrat is always connected with the sacred moments after sunset, therefore correct information about this period is considered extremely important.

When Is Pradosh Vrat In 2026?

In 2026 the dates of Pradosh Vrat are spread throughout the year. This fast is observed on the Trayodashi tithi which comes once in every lunar fortnight. Some important dates in the year are as follows.

• January: 1, 16, 30
• February: 14
• March: 1, 16, 30
• April: 15, 28
• May: 14, 28
• June: 12, 27
• July: 12, 26
• August: 10, 25
• September: 8, 24
• October: 8, 23
• November: 6, 22
• December: 6, 21

All these dates fall on Trayodashi and wherever Trayodashi touches the Pradosh Kaal on that location, Pradosh Vrat is observed. On some dates it appears in special forms such as Guru, Soma, Shani, Shukra, Bhauma, Budha and Ravi Pradosh with their specific significance.

Complete List Of 2026 Pradosh Vrat And Pradosh Kaal

On the basis of sunset time in New Delhi, the details of Pradosh Kaal, tithi, beginning and ending of Trayodashi for 2026 are as follows.

Month	Date and Day	Type of Pradosh	Pradosh Kaal	Duration	Tithi (Trayodashi)	Tithi Begins	Tithi Ends
January	1 January, Thursday	Guru Pradosh	17:35 - 20:19	2h 44m	Pausha Shukla Trayodashi	01:47, Jan 1	22:22, Jan 1
January	16 January, Friday	Shukra Pradosh	17:47 - 20:29	2h 42m	Magha Krishna Trayodashi	20:16, Jan 15	22:21, Jan 16
January	30 January, Friday	Shukra Pradosh	17:59 - 20:37	2h 38m	Magha Shukla Trayodashi	11:09, Jan 30	08:25, Jan 31
February	14 February, Saturday	Shani Pradosh	18:10 - 20:44	2h 34m	Phalguna Krishna Trayodashi	16:01, Feb 14	17:04, Feb 15
March	1 March, Sunday	Ravi Pradosh	18:21 - 19:09	48m	Phalguna Shukla Trayodashi	20:43, Feb 28	19:09, Mar 1
March	16 March, Monday	Soma Pradosh	18:30 - 20:54	2h 24m	Chaitra Krishna Trayodashi	09:40, Mar 16	09:23, Mar 17
March	30 March, Monday	Soma Pradosh	18:38 - 20:57	2h 19m	Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi	07:09, Mar 30	06:55, Mar 31
April	15 April, Wednesday	Budha Pradosh	18:47 - 21:00	2h 14m	Vaishakha Krishna Trayodashi	00:12, Apr 15	22:31, Apr 15
April	28 April, Tuesday	Bhauma Pradosh	18:54 - 21:04	2h 10m	Vaishakha Shukla Trayodashi	18:51, Apr 28	19:51, Apr 29
May	14 May, Thursday	Guru Pradosh	19:04 - 21:09	2h 05m	Jyeshtha Krishna Trayodashi	11:20, May 14	08:31, May 15
May	28 May, Thursday	Guru Pradosh	19:12 - 21:15	2h 02m	Jyeshtha Shukla Trayodashi	07:56, May 28	09:50, May 29
June	12 June, Friday	Shukra Pradosh	19:36 - 21:20	1h 44m	Jyeshtha Krishna Trayodashi	19:36, Jun 12	16:07, Jun 13
June	27 June, Saturday	Shani Pradosh	19:23 - 21:23	2h 01m	Jyeshtha Shukla Trayodashi	22:22, Jun 26	00:43, Jun 28
July	12 July, Sunday	Ravi Pradosh	19:22 - 21:24	2h 02m	Ashadha Krishna Trayodashi	02:04, Jul 12	22:29, Jul 12
July	26 July, Sunday	Ravi Pradosh	19:16 - 21:21	2h 05m	Ashadha Shukla Trayodashi	13:57, Jul 26	16:14, Jul 27
August	10 August, Monday	Soma Pradosh	19:05 - 21:14	2h 09m	Shravana Krishna Trayodashi	08:00, Aug 10	04:54, Aug 11
August	25 August, Tuesday	Bhauma Pradosh	18:51 - 21:04	2h 13m	Shravana Shukla Trayodashi	06:20, Aug 25	07:59, Aug 26
September	8 September, Tuesday	Bhauma Pradosh	18:35 - 20:52	2h 18m	Bhadrapada Krishna Trayodashi	14:42, Sep 8	12:30, Sep 9
September	24 September, Thursday	Guru Pradosh	18:16 - 20:39	2h 23m	Bhadrapada Shukla Trayodashi	22:50, Sep 23	23:18, Sep 24
October	8 October, Thursday	Guru Pradosh	17:59 - 20:27	2h 28m	Ashwina Krishna Trayodashi	23:16, Oct 7	22:15, Oct 8
October	23 October, Friday	Shukra Pradosh	17:44 - 20:16	2h 33m	Ashwina Shukla Trayodashi	14:35, Oct 23	13:36, Oct 24
November	6 November, Friday	Shukra Pradosh	17:33 - 20:09	2h 37m	Kartika Krishna Trayodashi	10:30, Nov 6	10:47, Nov 7
November	22 November, Sunday	Ravi Pradosh	17:25 - 20:06	2h 41m	Kartika Shukla Trayodashi	04:56, Nov 22	02:36, Nov 23
December	6 December, Sunday	Ravi Pradosh	17:24 - 20:07	2h 43m	Margashirsha Krishna Trayodashi	00:51, Dec 6	02:22, Dec 7
December	21 December, Monday	Soma Pradosh	17:36 - 20:13	2h 37m	Margashirsha Shukla Trayodashi	17:36, Dec 21	14:23, Dec 22

With the help of this table it becomes very simple to understand the Pradosh Vrat in 2026. Devotees can see the Pradosh Kaal, tithi and its duration for each date and prepare for worship in advance.

What Is Pradosham And Why Is Pradosh Vrat Observed?

Pradosham or Pradosh Vrat is a sacred fast observed on the Trayodashi tithi of both lunar fortnights, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. On this day during the evening, when the sun sets and gentle darkness spreads in the sky, a special period begins that is known as Pradosh Kaal.

This fast is considered invaluable because it helps to reduce the impact of past sins, misfortune and mental unrest of the devotee. It is believed that those who regularly observe Pradosh Vrat find the path of success, happiness, prosperity and spiritual upliftment becoming more accessible.

Key Significance Of Pradosh Vrat

The importance of Pradosh Vrat is not limited to a ritual only, rather it touches many aspects of life.

• Helps in reducing past karmic doshas
• Useful for peace at home, financial stability and health
• A special time to receive the grace of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati
• Softens obstacles, hardships, crises and adverse situations
• Brings success, spiritual growth and new opportunities in life

Those who spare some time for worship and meditation during Pradosh Kaal, even amid daily busyness, experience a unique peace entering the mind.

What Is Pradosh Kaal?

Pradosh Kaal is the period that begins immediately after sunset and is considered to last for approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes, although its duration varies slightly by date and place. When the influence of the Trayodashi tithi joins with Pradosh Kaal then Pradosh Vrat is considered fully fruitful.

Scriptures mention clearly that Shiva Puja performed during Pradosh Kaal yields the merit equal to many great sacrificial rituals. Therefore this period is regarded as extremely sacred not only in terms of time but also in terms of inner devotion.

Main Types Of Pradosh Vrat In 2026

Every weekday is associated with a specific planet and deity and this creates different forms of Pradosh Vrat. In 2026 also, on different days Pradosh Vrat will appear in the following forms.

Name of Pradosh	Day On Which It Falls	Brief Reference Of Benefit
Soma Pradosham	Monday	Mental peace, health, softness of heart
Bhauma Pradosham	Tuesday	Courage, bravery, resolution of conflicts
Guru Pradosham	Thursday	Knowledge, teaching, higher spiritual growth
Shukra Pradosham	Friday	Marital harmony, beauty, financial strength
Shani Pradosham	Saturday	Reduction of karmic debts, removal of obstacles
Ravi Pradosham	Sunday	Influence, prestige, increase in self confidence
Budha Pradosham	Wednesday	Intelligence, communication skills, gain in trade

This classification is important because many people choose a specific type of Pradosh Vrat according to their personal wishes, planetary afflictions or life goals. For example those who seek relief from karmic bondage often give special importance to Shani Pradosham.

Sacred Story Of Pradosh Vrat

According to the ancient scriptures there was a time when the gods were facing intense attacks from the demons. The deities became very worried when their powers seemed insufficient. Finally they went to the refuge of Lord Shiva and prayed deeply to him during Pradosh Kaal.

At that time Lord Shiva became pleased with their devotion and granted them the boon of protection and deliverance from the demons. This story strengthens the feeling that when devotees pray with true heart during Pradosh Kaal their protection and guidance certainly takes place. Through this story Pradosham gradually became a special occasion for Shiva worship.

How To Use The 2026 Pradosh Vrat Dates?

With the complete list of dates for 2026 it becomes easy to adopt this fast in daily life. This list is used in the most meaningful way when:

• At the beginning of each month the upcoming Pradosh date is written and remembered
• Pradosh Kaal timing is marked softly in the home temple or personal diary
• Family members are informed in advance so that everyone can participate together

Through this process not only one person but the entire family can experience the observance of Pradosh Vrat.

Are Pradosh Vrat Dates Same In Every City?

This is a question that often arises in the minds of devotees. The timing of Pradosh Vrat is related to sunset and the time of sunset is different in every city. Due to this the meeting of Trayodashi and Pradosh Kaal varies slightly from place to place.

For this reason in the same year Pradosh Vrat may be celebrated on one date in one city and on the previous or next date in another city. Therefore it is always appropriate to check a local Panchang or a reliable astrological source for the exact timings.

What Should Be Done During Pradosh Vrat?

The inner attitude of the devotee is most important during Pradosh Vrat. Still, some practices are generally considered helpful for everyone.

• Observing a full day fast or at least eating only fruits till Pradosh Kaal
• Taking a bath before Pradosh Kaal and wearing clean clothes
• Performing abhishek on Shivling with water, milk, curd, ghee, honey and Ganga water
• Offering Bilva leaves which are considered dearly loved by Shiva
• Chanting “Om Namah Shivaya” either mentally or aloud
• Remembering and reciting “Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra” and sitting in meditation

It is said that worship, chanting and meditation done within the approximately 1.5 hour window of Pradosh Kaal yields many times more result than on ordinary days.

Spiritual Impact Of Pradosham Vrat

Those who observe Pradosh Vrat regularly gradually feel a distinct stability, patience and inner strength developing within. This fast does not remain limited to outer rituals only but also influences mind, thoughts and conduct.

Over a long period of Pradosh worship a person starts understanding own karmas more clearly. With this understanding better decisions are taken with greater awareness, compassion and sensitivity, which helps to balance life.

Pradosham And Family Harmony

When Pradosh Vrat is adopted at the family level, a gentle energy begins to spread in the atmosphere of the home. When children, elders and youth sit together during Pradosh Kaal for aarti, story recitation or chanting, mutual respect and love deepens within the family.

If everyone spends this evening in worship, hymns, sacred texts or listening to the story of Shiva, the environment of the house gradually becomes free from stress and begins to fill with peace. This practical aspect of Pradosh Vrat makes it even more relevant in the busy age of today.

FAQs: Important Questions About Pradosh Vrat

1. What is Pradosham and why is Pradosh Vrat considered so important?
Pradosham is the time around Trayodashi when the special grace of Lord Shiva is described during the period of sunset. The Pradosh Vrat observed at this time lightens the burden of karma and leads the devotee towards prosperity, health, relief from obstacles and divine grace.

2. How is the date of Pradosh Vrat determined?
When the Trayodashi tithi remains in effect during Pradosh Kaal that date is considered as Pradosh Vrat. Since Pradosh Kaal lasts for about 1.5 hours or more after sunset, it is necessary to check a Panchang for the specific region to know the correct date.

3. Why do Pradosh Vrat dates differ between cities?
The time of sunset is different for every location, due to which the beginning and ending of Pradosh Kaal also shift slightly. If Trayodashi ends before Pradosh Kaal or begins only after, then in that place the date of Pradosh Vrat can move a day forward or backward.

4. Which Pradosham is considered most powerful for wish fulfilment?
Soma Pradosham which falls on Monday and Shani Pradosham which falls on Saturday are considered highly effective for fulfilling wishes. Soma Pradosham is associated with mental peace, relief from illness and spiritual growth, whereas Shani Pradosham is linked with reduction of obstacles, karmic debts and negativity.

5. What should be done during Pradosh Kaal for maximum benefit?
During Pradosh Kaal it is considered auspicious to bathe, wear clean clothes, offer water, milk, curd, ghee, honey or Ganga water on the Shivling. Along with this, chanting “Om Namah Shivaya”, reciting “Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra”, offering Bilva leaves and spending some time in meditation greatly enhances the benefit of the fast.