Ashtami Tithi in January 2026 | Durgashtami Vrat Dates in 2026 | Upcoming Ashtami Date?

Important information

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Sunday, 11 January 2026
Ashtami Tithi Start: 10 January 2026 at 08:24 am
Ashtami End Date: 11 January 2026 at 10:20 am

Ashtami Tithi is a holy date that comes every month in the Hindu calendar. This date is considered especially important for goddess worship, fasting and religious rituals. Ashtami Tithi is dedicated to the worship of various forms of Maa Durga and Lord Shiva. Apart from this, the importance of some special Ashtamis increases even more due to different festivals and fasts.

Religious significance of Ashtami Tithi

Ashtami Tithi is considered dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga and her eighth form Mahagauri. This day is especially important during Navratri, when devotees worship nine forms of Maa Durga.

Durgashtami: The Ashtami Tithi of Sharadiya and Chaitra Navratri is celebrated as Durgashtami. Special worship of Maa Durga is done on this day.
Maha Ashtami: This is the eighth day of Navratri, in which religious rituals like Kanya Pujan and Havan are performed.

Important Ashtami fasts and festivals

Radha Ashtami: The birth anniversary of Shri Krishna's beloved Radha Rani is celebrated on the Ashtami date of Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha.
Sitla Ashtami: Celebrated on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha of Phalgun month. On this day, Mata Sheetala is worshipped, and devotees consume stale food.
Krishna Janmashtami: The birth anniversary of Lord Krishna is celebrated with great pomp on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month.
Gopashtami: Gopashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami of Kartik Shukla Paksha to commemorate the Gocharan Leela of Lord Krishna.

Procedure of Ashtami fast

Devotees who observe fast on Ashtami Tithi take a bath in the morning and wear clean clothes.
Install the idol or picture of Maa Durga or the concerned deity for worship.
Light a lamp, offer fruits, flowers, and naivedya.
Recite Durga Chalisa and Saptashati.
On the day of the fast, devotees eat fruits and conclude the fast with Parana the next day.

Astrological Significance of Ashtami Tithi

The position of the moon on Ashtami Tithi has special significance. This date is considered auspicious for those who want spiritual progress and peace of mind. Goddess worship not only brings balance and prosperity in life, but also destroys obstacles.

Benefits of Ashtami Tithi

By fasting and worshiping on Ashtami Tithi, devotees get special benefits:
Mental peace and spiritual advancement.
Destruction of enemy obstacles and freedom from diseases.
Happiness, prosperity and success in life by the grace of Maa Durga.

Ashtami Vrat Tithi Timings 2026

Ashtami Tithi has different religious and spiritual significance every month. This date is an excellent opportunity to get the blessings of Goddess Durga and get rid of the troubles of life. By observing Ashtami fast and worship with devotion and faith, devotees get Akshaya Punya and the infinite grace of God.

Ashtami Tithi – January 2026

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Sunday, 11 January 2026
Tithi Timing: 10 January 2026 at 08:24 am – 11 January 2026 at 10:20 am

Shukla Paksha Ashtami (Bhishma Ashtami)
Monday, 26 January 2026
Tithi Timing: 25 January 2026 at 11:10 pm – 26 January 2026 at 09:18 pm

Ashtami Tithi – February 2026

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Tithi Timing: 9 February 2026 at 05:01 am – 10 February 2026 at 07:27 am

Shukla Paksha Ashtami
Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Tithi Timing: 24 February 2026 at 07:02 am – 25 February 2026 at 04:52 am

Ashtami Tithi – March 2026

Krishna Paksha Ashtami (Sheetala Ashtami)
Thursday, 12 March 2026
Tithi Timing: 11 March 2026 at 01:54 am – 12 March 2026 at 04:19 am

Shukla Paksha Ashtami (Budh Ashtami Vrat, Ashoka Ashtami)
Thursday, 26 March 2026
Tithi Timing: 25 March 2026 at 01:50 pm – 26 March 2026 at 11:49 am

Ashtami Tithi – April 2026

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Friday, 10 April 2026
Tithi Timing: 9 April 2026 at 09:20 pm – 10 April 2026 at 11:16 pm

Shukla Paksha Ashtami
Friday, 24 April 2026
Tithi Timing: 23 April 2026 at 08:49 pm – 24 April 2026 at 07:22 pm

Ashtami Tithi – May 2026

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Sunday, 10 May 2026
Tithi Timing: 9 May 2026 at 02:03 pm – 10 May 2026 at 03:07 pm

Shukla Paksha Ashtami
Sunday, 24 May 2026
Tithi Timing: 23 May 2026 at 05:04 am – 24 May 2026 at 04:27 am

Ashtami Tithi – June 2026

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Tithi Timing: 8 June 2026 at 03:25 am – 9 June 2026 at 03:24 am

Shukla Paksha Ashtami
Monday, 22 June 2026
Tithi Timing: 21 June 2026 at 03:21 pm – 22 June 2026 at 03:40 pm

Ashtami Tithi – July 2026

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Tithi Timing: 7 July 2026 at 01:25 pm – 8 July 2026 at 12:22 pm

Shukla Paksha Ashtami
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
Tithi Timing: 21 July 2026 at 04:03 am – 22 July 2026 at 05:17 am

Ashtami Tithi – August 2026

Krishna Paksha Ashtami
Thursday, 6 August 2026
Tithi Timing: 5 August 2026 at 08:42 pm – 6 August 2026 at 06:53 pm

Shukla Paksha Ashtami
Thursday, 20 August 2026
Tithi Timing: 19 August 2026 at 07:20 pm – 20 August 2026 at 09:18 pm

Ashtami Tithi – September 2026

Krishna Paksha Ashtami (Krishna Janmashtami)
Friday, 4 September 2026
Tithi Timing: 4 September 2026 at 02:25 am – 5 September 2026 at 12:14 am

Shukla Paksha Ashtami (Durva Ashtami, Radha Ashtami)
Saturday, 19 September 2026
Tithi Timing: 18 September 2026 at 01:01 pm – 19 September 2026 at 03:27 pm