Pratipada Tithi in 2026

According to the Hindu calendar, the first day is called Pratipada. Pratipada comes in both Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. Pratipada comes twice a month. Pratipada has its own special significance in Hinduism. After the full moon and new moon. Pratipada which comes after full moon is called Pratipada of Krishna Paksha and Pratipada which comes after Amavasya is called Pratipada of Shukla Paksha. On the day of Pratipada, there is a law to worship the god Agni.

Importance of Pratipada Tithi

1. Chandra Darshan: Pratipada Tithi is special for Chandra Darshan. On this day, the moon starts gradually increasing or decreasing.
2. Festivals and rituals: Many festivals and rituals are celebrated on Pratipada Tithi, such as Govardhan Puja (Shukla Paksha) and Tarpan of ancestors (Krishna Paksha).
3. New beginnings: This Tithi is considered auspicious for the beginning of new works, such as Griha Pravesh, starting a business and other auspicious works.
4. Religious significance: This day is suitable for worshiping gods and goddesses, listening to Katha, and religious works.

Pratipada Date List in 2026

January 2026

Krishna Paksha Pratipada
Saturday, 3 January 2026
3 January 2026 at 03:32 pm - 4 January 2026 at 12:30 pm

Shukla Paksha Pratipada
Monday, 19 January 2026
19 January 2026 at 01:22 am - 20 January 2026 at 02:14 am

February 2026

Krishna Paksha Pratipada
Monday, 2 February 2026
2 February 2026 at 03:39 am - 3 February 2026 at 01:52 am

Shukla Paksha Pratipada
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
17 February 2026 at 05:31 pm - 18 February 2026 at 04:58 pm

March 2026

Krishna Paksha Pratipada
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
3 March 2026 at 05:07 pm - 4 March 2026 at 04:49 pm

Shukla Paksha Pratipada
Thursday, 19 March 2026
19 March 2026 at 06:53 am - 20 March 2026 at 04:52 am

April 2026

Krishna Paksha Pratipada
Friday, 3 April 2026
2 April 2026 at 07:41 am - 3 April 2026 at 08:42 am

Shukla Paksha Pratipada
Friday, 17 April 2026
17 April 2026 at 05:21 pm - 18 April 2026 at 02:11 pm

May 2026

Krishna Paksha Pratipada
Saturday, 2 May 2026
1 May 2026 at 10:53 pm - 3 May 2026 at 12:50 am

Shukla Paksha Pratipada
Sunday, 17 May 2026
17 May 2026 at 01:31 am - 17 May 2026 at 09:41 pm

June 2026

Krishna Paksha Pratipada
Monday, 01 June 2026
31 May 2026 at 02:15 pm - 1 June 2026 at 04:37 pm

Shukla Paksha Pratipada
Monday, 15 June 2026
15 June 2026 at 08:24 am - 16 June 2026 at 04:31 am

Krishna Paksha Pratipada
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
30 June 2026 at 05:26 am - 1 July 2026 at 07:38 am

July 2026

Shukla Paksha Pratipada
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
14 July 2026 at 03:13 pm - 15 July 2026 at 11:51 am

Krishna Paksha Pratipada
Thursday, 30 July 2026
29 July 2026 at 08:05 pm - 30 July 2026 at 09:30 pm

August 2026

Shukla Paksha Pratipada
Thursday, 13 August 2026
12 August 2026 at 11:06 pm - 13 August 2026 at 08:42 pm

Krishna Paksha Pratipada
Saturday, 29 August 2026
28 August 2026 at 09:48 am - 29 August 2026 at 09:57 am

September 2026

Shukla Paksha Pratipada
Saturday, 12 September 2026
11 September 2026 at 08:57 am - 12 September 2026 at 07:46 am

Krishna Paksha Pratipada (Pratipada Shraddha)
Sunday, 27 September 2026
26 September 2026 at 10:19 pm - 27 September 2026 at 08:59 pm

October 2026

Shukla Paksha Pratipada
Sunday, 11 October 2026
10 October 2026 at 09:20 pm - 11 October 2026 at 09:31 pm

Krishna Paksha Pratipada
Tuesday, 27 October 2026
26 October 2026 at 09:41 am - 27 October 2026 at 07:02 am

November 2026

Shukla Paksha Pratipada
Tuesday, 10 November 2026
9 November 2026 at 12:32 pm - 10 November 2026 at 02:00 pm

Krishna Paksha Pratipada
Wednesday, 25 November 2026
24 November 2026 at 08:23 pm - 25 November 2026 at 04:50 pm

December 2026

Shukla Paksha Pratipada
Wednesday, 9 December 2026
9 December 2026 at 06:21 am - 10 December 2026 at 08:46 am

Krishna Paksha Pratipada
Thursday, 24 December 2026
24 December 2026 at 06:58 am - 25 December 2026 at 03:07 am