Sankashti Chaturthi comes around every lunar month, and devotees of Lord Ganesha treat it as one of the more demanding fasts on the calendar: no food from sunrise until the moon actually rises in the evening. If you’re trying to plan around it for 2027, here are all twelve dates verified against Drik Panchang’s Delhi, NCT calculations, plus what the fast actually involves.
Sankashti Chaturthi Dates 2027 (Full List)
| Month | Date | Chaturthi Tithi Begins | Chaturthi Tithi Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | January 25, 2027 (Monday) | 08:10 AM, Jan 25 | 06:00 AM, Jan 26 |
| February | February 24, 2027 (Wednesday) | 09:48 PM, Feb 23 | 08:39 PM, Feb 24 |
| March | March 25, 2027 (Thursday) | 12:37 PM, Mar 25 | 12:43 PM, Mar 26 |
| April | April 24, 2027 (Saturday) | 04:20 AM, Apr 24 | 05:41 AM, Apr 25 |
| May | May 23, 2027 (Sunday) | 08:41 PM, May 23 | 10:58 PM, May 24 |
| June | June 22, 2027 (Tuesday), Angarki Chaturthi | 01:07 PM, Jun 22 | 03:42 PM, Jun 23 |
| July | July 22, 2027 (Thursday) | 04:46 AM, Jul 22 | 06:56 AM, Jul 23 |
| August | August 20, 2027 (Friday) | 06:53 PM, Aug 20 | 08:04 PM, Aug 21 |
| September | September 19, 2027 (Sunday) | 07:08 AM, Sep 19 | 07:08 AM, Sep 20 |
| October | October 18, 2027 (Monday) | 05:51 PM, Oct 18 | 04:42 PM, Oct 19 |
| November | November 17, 2027 (Wednesday) | 03:41 AM, Nov 17 | 01:35 AM, Nov 18 |
| December | December 16, 2027 (Thursday) | 01:21 PM, Dec 16 | 10:34 AM, Dec 17 |
Moonrise time itself is not the same as the Chaturthi Tithi window shown above. It shifts by a few minutes every day and varies by city, so the safest way to time your fast-breaking is to check a Panchang calculated for your own location on the evening of the date.
As a rule of thumb, moonrise on Sankashti Chaturthi typically falls a little after sunset, once the Tithi above is already active.
What Is Sankashti Chaturthi
Every lunar month in the Hindu calendar has two Chaturthi Tithis. The one that falls after the full moon, during Krishna Paksha, is Sankashti Chaturthi. The one after the new moon, during Shukla Paksha, is Ganesha Chaturthi. “Sankashti” itself means deliverance from trouble, and the fast is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, remover of obstacles.
How the Fast Is Observed
Devotees fast from sunrise to moonrise, and the diet during the day is meant to be strict: only fruits, root vegetables, and a few permitted staples like sabudana khichdi and peanuts.
The fast is broken only after sighting the moon in the evening, which is why the exact moonrise time matters so much to people observing it. In North India, the Sankashti Chaturthi that falls in the Magha month is known separately as Sakat Chauth.
Angarki Chaturthi in 2027
When Sankashti Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday, it’s called Angarki Chaturthi and considered the most powerful version of the fast. In 2027, that happens once: June 22, 2027.
Sankashti vs Ganesha Chaturthi
Both are Chaturthi fasts dedicated to Lord Ganesha, but they sit on opposite sides of the lunar month. Ganesha Chaturthi is the once-a-year, larger public festival (Vinayaka Chaturthi in Bhadrapada month), while Sankashti Chaturthi repeats every month as a personal, home-based fast. If you’re looking for the 2027 dates for the bigger festival, see our Ganesh Chaturthi 2027 guide.
FAQ
How many Sankashti Chaturthis are there in 2027?
There are 12, one in each lunar month. One of them, June 22, 2027, is also Angarki Chaturthi since it falls on a Tuesday.
What is the difference between Sankashti Chaturthi and Angarki Chaturthi?
Angarki Chaturthi is simply the name given when Sankashti Chaturthi falls on a Tuesday. It’s considered especially powerful, but the fasting rules are the same.
Can the Sankashti Chaturthi date differ by city?
Yes. Since the fast is tied to moonrise, and moonrise timing depends on your location, the observed date can occasionally differ between cities, particularly when the Tithi is close to changing around sunrise or moonrise.
What can be eaten during the Sankashti Chaturthi fast?
Fruits, root vegetables, and a few specific staples such as sabudana khichdi, potatoes, and peanuts. Grains and regular meals are avoided until the fast is broken after moonrise.
Which regions observe Sankashti Chaturthi most widely?
It’s most widely observed in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, where it’s also called Ganesh Sankatahara or Sankatahara Chaturthi.
Tithi timings above are sourced from Drik Panchang’s Delhi, NCT panchang. Exact moonrise time was not independently verified for this piece and will differ by city; please check a local Panchang before timing your fast-breaking.
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