Shashthi Tithi in 2026

According to the Hindu calendar, the sixth day is called Shashthi. Shashti falls in both Shukla Paksha and Krishna Paksha. Shashti comes twice in a month. Shashti has its own special significance in Hinduism. The famous festivals falling on Shashthi Tithi are Durga Puja, Sitalasthi, Skanda Sashti or Subramanya Shashthi and Chhath Puja. Lord Shiva's son Kartikeya is worshiped on the day of Shashthi.

Importance of Shashthi Tithi

Shashthi Tithi is especially important for the happiness and health of children. On this day, parents worship Goddess Shashthi and pray for longevity, health and prosperity of their children by her grace. Chhath festival and Surya Shashthi fast are organized at many places on this day.

• Santaan Shashthi: This fast is observed for the birth of children and their long life.
• Surya Shashthi: It is also known as Chhath Puja. In this, Sun God and Chhathi Maiya are worshipped.
• Skanda Shashthi: It is dedicated to Lord Kartikeya. This fast has special significance in South India.

Worship method of Shashthi Tithi

1. Bath and purification:
   Take a bath in the morning and wear clean clothes. Sanctify the place for worship.
2. Worship of Goddess Shashthi:
   Install the idol or picture of Goddess Shashthi and worship her. Offer them fruits, flowers, incense sticks, offerings and especially turmeric.
3. Vrat and Upvaas:
   On this day, fasting is done and prayers are offered for the well-being of the child. During the fast, one can keep a fruit diet or waterless fast.
4. Katha Shravan:
   It is necessary to listen or read the story of Shashthi Vrat. This gives more fruits of the fast.
5. Donation and Dakshina:
   At the end of the fast, feed the poor and Brahmins and give donations.

Festivals associated with Shashthi Tithi

• Chhath festival: This festival is especially celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. In this, Sun God and Chhathi Maiya are worshipped.
• Skanda Shashthi: This festival is dedicated to Lord Kartikeya in Tamil Nadu and South India.
• Lalita Shashthi: This festival is famous for the worship of Lalita Devi, a form of Goddess Durga.

Fruit of Shashthi Tithi

By performing Puja and fasting on Shashthi Tithi, the child gets longevity, health and happiness and prosperity. By getting the blessings of Goddess Shashthi on this date, every kind of obstacle in life is removed.

Shashthi Date List in 2026

Shashthi Tithi is the sixth day of Shukla and Krishna Paksha of every month according to Hindu calendar. This date has special importance from religious and spiritual point of view. On Shashthi Tithi, it is customary to worship Goddess Shashthi Mata, who is considered to be the goddess who protects children and gives blessings of happiness and prosperity.

Shashthi Tithi – January 2026

Krishna Paksha Shashthi
Friday, 9 January 2026
Tithi Timing: 8 January 2026 at 06:34 am – 9 January 2026 at 07:05 am

Shukla Paksha Shashthi
Sunday, 25 January 2026
Tithi Timing: 24 January 2026 at 01:46 am – 25 January 2026 at 12:40 am

Shashthi Tithi – February 2026

Krishna Paksha Shashthi
Sunday, 8 February 2026
Tithi Timing: 7 February 2026 at 01:19 am – 8 February 2026 at 02:54 am

Shukla Paksha Shashthi
Monday, 23 February 2026
Tithi Timing: 22 February 2026 at 11:10 am – 23 February 2026 at 09:09 am

Shashthi Tithi – March 2026

Krishna Paksha Shashthi
Monday, 9 March 2026
Tithi Timing: 8 March 2026 at 09:11 pm – 9 March 2026 at 11:27 pm

Shukla Paksha Shashthi
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Tithi Timing: 23 March 2026 at 06:38 pm – 24 March 2026 at 04:08 pm

Shashthi Tithi – April 2026

Krishna Paksha Shashthi
Wednesday, 8 April 2026
Tithi Timing: 7 April 2026 at 04:35 pm – 8 April 2026 at 07:02 pm

Shukla Paksha Shashthi
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
Tithi Timing: 22 April 2026 at 01:20 am – 22 April 2026 at 10:50 pm

Shashthi Tithi – May 2026

Krishna Paksha Shashthi
Friday, 8 May 2026
Tithi Timing: 7 May 2026 at 10:14 am – 8 May 2026 at 12:22 pm

Shukla Paksha Shashthi
Friday, 22 May 2026
Tithi Timing: 21 May 2026 at 08:27 am – 22 May 2026 at 06:25 am

Shashthi Tithi – June 2026

Krishna Paksha Shashthi
Sunday, 7 June 2026
Tithi Timing: 6 June 2026 at 01:20 am – 7 June 2026 at 02:41 am

Shukla Paksha Shashthi
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Tithi Timing: 19 June 2026 at 05:00 pm – 20 June 2026 at 03:47 pm

Shashthi Tithi – July 2026

Krishna Paksha Shashthi
Monday, 6 July 2026
Tithi Timing: 5 July 2026 at 01:31 pm – 6 July 2026 at 01:47 pm

Shukla Paksha Shashthi
Monday, 20 July 2026
Tithi Timing: 19 July 2026 at 03:43 am – 20 July 2026 at 03:30 am

Shashthi Tithi – August 2026

Krishna Paksha Shashthi
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
Tithi Timing: 3 August 2026 at 10:54 pm – 4 August 2026 at 10:03 pm

Shukla Paksha Shashthi
Tuesday, 18 August 2026
Tithi Timing: 17 August 2026 at 05:00 pm – 18 August 2026 at 05:51 pm

Shashthi Tithi – September 2026

Krishna Paksha Shashthi
Thursday, 3 September 2026
Tithi Timing: 2 September 2026 at 06:13 am – 3 September 2026 at 04:26 am

Shukla Paksha Shashthi
Thursday, 17 September 2026
Tithi Timing: 16 September 2026 at 08:59 am – 17 September 2026 at 10:48 am

Shashthi Tithi – October 2026

Krishna Paksha Shashthi
Friday, 2 October 2026
Tithi Timing: 1 October 2026 at 12:35 pm – 2 October 2026 at 10:15 am

Shukla Paksha Shashthi
Saturday, 17 October 2026
Tithi Timing: 16 October 2026 at 03:25 am – 17 October 2026 at 05:54 am

Krishna Paksha Shashthi
Saturday, 31 October 2026
Tithi Timing: 30 October 2026 at 07:25 pm – 31 October 2026 at 04:57 pm

Shashthi Tithi – November 2026

Shukla Paksha Shashthi
Monday, 16 November 2026
Tithi Timing: 14 November 2026 at 11:24 pm – 16 November 2026 at 02:01 am

Krishna Paksha Shashthi
Monday, 30 November 2026
Tithi Timing: 29 November 2026 at 03:57 am – 30 November 2026 at 01:47 am

Shashthi Tithi – December 2026

Shukla Paksha Shashthi
Tuesday, 15 December 2026
Tithi Timing: 14 December 2026 at 07:16 pm – 15 December 2026 at 09:19 pm

Krishna Paksha Shashthi
Tuesday, 29 December 2026
Tithi Timing: 28 December 2026 at 02:58 pm – 29 December 2026 at 01:25 pm