Jyeshtha (purnimanta), Vaishakha (amanta)
Vat Savitri 2026: date and Puja time
In the calendar: Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya)
वट सावित्री व्रत
This is the 2026 page. The date has passed. See Vat Savitri 2027
In Washington DC, Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) is on Saturday, May 16, 2026. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 2:30–4:01 PM in Washington DC.
- Washington DC
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Washington DC. North Indian tradition.
- Another reckoning
Sunday, June 28, 2026
Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima).
The same date in India (New Delhi).
Not in Washington DC? Find your city in the table below.
Why the dates differ
North India (purnimanta): Jyeshtha Amavasya, which is Vaishakha Amavasya in the amanta calendar, on the day it prevails during aparahna; if both days, the day with more of it, with the Amavasya rule for equal shares.
The times that decide it (Washington DC): Amavasya 7:41 PM, 15 May to 4:01 PM, 16 May; aparahna 2:30 PM to 5:22 PM, 15 May; aparahna 2:30 PM to 5:22 PM, 16 May. Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only.
Each date is worked out for its own place and rule. Neither is wrong.
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Vat Savitri Vrat 2026 Washington DC: Saturday, May 16, 2026 Vat Savitri Vrat: 2:30 PM – 4:01 PM North Indian tradition. Each city's date is computed for its own sky and time zone. https://pujadeep.com/festivals/vat-savitri/2026/
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Vat Savitri 2026 in each city
US
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 7:41 PM, 15 May to 4:01 PM, 16 May; aparahna 2:19 PM to 5:12 PM, 15 May; aparahna 2:19 PM to 5:13 PM, 16 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 2:19 PM – 4:01 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Sun 28 Jun |
| Edison, NJ | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 7:41 PM, 15 May to 4:01 PM, 16 May; aparahna 2:20 PM to 5:14 PM, 15 May; aparahna 2:21 PM to 5:14 PM, 16 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 2:21 PM – 4:01 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Sun 28 Jun |
| Washington DC | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 7:41 PM, 15 May to 4:01 PM, 16 May; aparahna 2:30 PM to 5:22 PM, 15 May; aparahna 2:30 PM to 5:22 PM, 16 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 2:30 PM – 4:01 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Sun 28 Jun |
| Atlanta | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 7:41 PM, 15 May to 4:01 PM, 16 May; aparahna 2:57 PM to 5:44 PM, 15 May; aparahna 2:57 PM to 5:45 PM, 16 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 2:57 PM – 4:01 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Sun 28 Jun |
| Boston | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 7:41 PM, 15 May to 4:01 PM, 16 May; aparahna 2:08 PM to 5:03 PM, 15 May; aparahna 2:08 PM to 5:04 PM, 16 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 2:08 PM – 4:01 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Sun 28 Jun |
| Philadelphia | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 7:41 PM, 15 May to 4:01 PM, 16 May; aparahna 2:23 PM to 5:16 PM, 15 May; aparahna 2:23 PM to 5:16 PM, 16 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 2:23 PM – 4:01 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Sun 28 Jun |
| Chicago | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 6:41 PM, 15 May to 3:01 PM, 16 May; aparahna 2:14 PM to 5:09 PM, 15 May; aparahna 2:14 PM to 5:09 PM, 16 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 2:14 PM – 3:01 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Sun 28 Jun |
| Houston | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 6:41 PM, 15 May to 3:01 PM, 16 May; aparahna 2:39 PM to 5:23 PM, 15 May; aparahna 2:40 PM to 5:24 PM, 16 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 2:40 PM – 3:01 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Sun 28 Jun |
| Dallas | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 6:41 PM, 15 May to 3:01 PM, 16 May; aparahna 2:46 PM to 5:33 PM, 15 May; aparahna 2:46 PM to 5:33 PM, 16 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 2:46 PM – 3:01 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Sun 28 Jun |
| Los Angeles | Fri 15 May | Amavasya 4:41 PM, 15 May to 1:01 PM, 16 May; aparahna 2:13 PM to 5:00 PM, 15 May; aparahna 2:13 PM to 5:00 PM, 16 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 15 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 4:41 PM – 5:00 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Sun 28 Jun In India (New Delhi): Sat 16 May |
| San Jose, CA | Fri 15 May | Amavasya 4:41 PM, 15 May to 1:01 PM, 16 May; aparahna 2:29 PM to 5:19 PM, 15 May; aparahna 2:29 PM to 5:19 PM, 16 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 15 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 4:41 PM – 5:19 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Sun 28 Jun In India (New Delhi): Sat 16 May |
| Fremont, CA | Fri 15 May | Amavasya 4:41 PM, 15 May to 1:01 PM, 16 May; aparahna 2:29 PM to 5:20 PM, 15 May; aparahna 2:29 PM to 5:20 PM, 16 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 15 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 4:41 PM – 5:20 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Sun 28 Jun In India (New Delhi): Sat 16 May |
| Sunnyvale, CA | Fri 15 May | Amavasya 4:41 PM, 15 May to 1:01 PM, 16 May; aparahna 2:29 PM to 5:20 PM, 15 May; aparahna 2:30 PM to 5:20 PM, 16 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 15 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 4:41 PM – 5:20 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Sun 28 Jun In India (New Delhi): Sat 16 May |
| Cupertino, CA | Fri 15 May | Amavasya 4:41 PM, 15 May to 1:01 PM, 16 May; aparahna 2:29 PM to 5:20 PM, 15 May; aparahna 2:30 PM to 5:20 PM, 16 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 15 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 4:41 PM – 5:20 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Sun 28 Jun In India (New Delhi): Sat 16 May |
| Seattle | Fri 15 May | Amavasya 4:41 PM, 15 May to 1:01 PM, 16 May; aparahna 2:36 PM to 5:38 PM, 15 May; aparahna 2:37 PM to 5:39 PM, 16 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 15 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 4:41 PM – 5:38 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Sun 28 Jun In India (New Delhi): Sat 16 May |
UK
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 12:41 AM to 9:01 PM, 16 May; aparahna 2:31 PM to 5:38 PM, 15 May; aparahna 2:31 PM to 5:39 PM, 16 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 2:31 PM – 5:39 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Mon 29 Jun |
| Birmingham, UK | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 12:41 AM to 9:01 PM, 16 May; aparahna 2:38 PM to 5:48 PM, 15 May; aparahna 2:39 PM to 5:48 PM, 16 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 2:39 PM – 5:48 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Mon 29 Jun |
| Leicester | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 12:41 AM to 9:01 PM, 16 May; aparahna 2:36 PM to 5:45 PM, 15 May; aparahna 2:36 PM to 5:46 PM, 16 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 2:36 PM – 5:46 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Mon 29 Jun |
| Manchester | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 12:41 AM to 9:01 PM, 16 May; aparahna 2:41 PM to 5:52 PM, 15 May; aparahna 2:41 PM to 5:53 PM, 16 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 2:41 PM – 5:53 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Mon 29 Jun |
Canada
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 7:41 PM, 15 May to 4:01 PM, 16 May; aparahna 2:42 PM to 5:39 PM, 15 May; aparahna 2:42 PM to 5:39 PM, 16 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 2:42 PM – 4:01 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Sun 28 Jun |
| Brampton | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 7:41 PM, 15 May to 4:01 PM, 16 May; aparahna 2:44 PM to 5:40 PM, 15 May; aparahna 2:44 PM to 5:41 PM, 16 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 2:44 PM – 4:01 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Sun 28 Jun |
| Vancouver | Fri 15 May | Amavasya 4:41 PM, 15 May to 1:01 PM, 16 May; aparahna 2:41 PM to 5:45 PM, 15 May; aparahna 2:41 PM to 5:46 PM, 16 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 15 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 4:41 PM – 5:45 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Sun 28 Jun In India (New Delhi): Sat 16 May |
| Calgary | Fri 15 May | Amavasya 5:41 PM, 15 May to 2:01 PM, 16 May; aparahna 3:06 PM to 6:13 PM, 15 May; aparahna 3:06 PM to 6:14 PM, 16 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 15 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 5:41 PM – 6:13 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Sun 28 Jun In India (New Delhi): Sat 16 May |
Australia
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 9:41 AM, 16 May to 6:01 AM, 17 May; aparahna 12:53 PM to 2:57 PM, 16 May; aparahna 12:53 PM to 2:57 PM, 17 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 12:53 PM – 2:57 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Mon 29 Jun |
| Melbourne | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 9:41 AM, 16 May to 6:01 AM, 17 May; aparahna 1:16 PM to 3:17 PM, 16 May; aparahna 1:16 PM to 3:17 PM, 17 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 1:16 PM – 3:17 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Mon 29 Jun |
| Brisbane | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 9:41 AM, 16 May to 6:01 AM, 17 May; aparahna 12:48 PM to 2:57 PM, 16 May; aparahna 12:48 PM to 2:57 PM, 17 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 12:48 PM – 2:57 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Mon 29 Jun |
| Perth | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 7:41 AM, 16 May to 4:01 AM, 17 May; aparahna 1:15 PM to 3:21 PM, 16 May; aparahna 1:15 PM to 3:21 PM, 17 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 1:15 PM – 3:21 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Mon 29 Jun |
India
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 5:11 AM, 16 May to 1:31 AM, 17 May; aparahna 1:39 PM to 4:22 PM, 16 May; aparahna 1:39 PM to 4:22 PM, 17 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 1:39 PM – 4:22 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Mon 29 Jun |
| Mumbai | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 5:11 AM, 16 May to 1:31 AM, 17 May; aparahna 1:53 PM to 4:29 PM, 16 May; aparahna 1:53 PM to 4:29 PM, 17 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 1:53 PM – 4:29 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Mon 29 Jun |
| Kolkata | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 5:11 AM, 16 May to 1:31 AM, 17 May; aparahna 12:52 PM to 3:31 PM, 16 May; aparahna 12:52 PM to 3:31 PM, 17 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 12:52 PM – 3:31 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Mon 29 Jun |
| Chennai | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 5:11 AM, 16 May to 1:31 AM, 17 May; aparahna 1:21 PM to 3:54 PM, 16 May; aparahna 1:21 PM to 3:54 PM, 17 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 1:21 PM – 3:54 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Mon 29 Jun |
| Bengaluru | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 5:11 AM, 16 May to 1:31 AM, 17 May; aparahna 1:32 PM to 4:05 PM, 16 May; aparahna 1:32 PM to 4:05 PM, 17 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 1:32 PM – 4:05 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Mon 29 Jun |
| Hyderabad | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 5:11 AM, 16 May to 1:31 AM, 17 May; aparahna 1:30 PM to 4:05 PM, 16 May; aparahna 1:30 PM to 4:05 PM, 17 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 1:30 PM – 4:05 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Mon 29 Jun |
| Ahmedabad | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 5:11 AM, 16 May to 1:31 AM, 17 May; aparahna 1:55 PM to 4:34 PM, 16 May; aparahna 1:55 PM to 4:35 PM, 17 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 1:55 PM – 4:34 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Mon 29 Jun |
| Surat | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 5:11 AM, 16 May to 1:31 AM, 17 May; aparahna 1:54 PM to 4:31 PM, 16 May; aparahna 1:54 PM to 4:32 PM, 17 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 1:54 PM – 4:31 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Mon 29 Jun |
| Pune | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 5:11 AM, 16 May to 1:31 AM, 17 May; aparahna 1:49 PM to 4:25 PM, 16 May; aparahna 1:49 PM to 4:25 PM, 17 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 1:49 PM – 4:25 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Mon 29 Jun |
| Jaipur | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 5:11 AM, 16 May to 1:31 AM, 17 May; aparahna 1:44 PM to 4:26 PM, 16 May; aparahna 1:44 PM to 4:26 PM, 17 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 1:44 PM – 4:26 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Mon 29 Jun |
| Lucknow | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 5:11 AM, 16 May to 1:31 AM, 17 May; aparahna 1:23 PM to 4:05 PM, 16 May; aparahna 1:23 PM to 4:05 PM, 17 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 1:23 PM – 4:05 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Mon 29 Jun |
| Varanasi | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 5:11 AM, 16 May to 1:31 AM, 17 May; aparahna 1:14 PM to 3:55 PM, 16 May; aparahna 1:15 PM to 3:55 PM, 17 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 1:14 PM – 3:55 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Mon 29 Jun |
| Patna | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 5:11 AM, 16 May to 1:31 AM, 17 May; aparahna 1:06 PM to 3:47 PM, 16 May; aparahna 1:06 PM to 3:47 PM, 17 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 1:06 PM – 3:47 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Mon 29 Jun |
| Chandigarh | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 5:11 AM, 16 May to 1:31 AM, 17 May; aparahna 1:41 PM to 4:26 PM, 16 May; aparahna 1:41 PM to 4:26 PM, 17 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 1:41 PM – 4:26 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Mon 29 Jun |
| Bhopal | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 5:11 AM, 16 May to 1:31 AM, 17 May; aparahna 1:36 PM to 4:15 PM, 16 May; aparahna 1:36 PM to 4:16 PM, 17 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 1:36 PM – 4:15 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Mon 29 Jun |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Sat 16 May | Amavasya 5:11 AM, 16 May to 1:31 AM, 17 May; aparahna 1:33 PM to 4:03 PM, 16 May; aparahna 1:33 PM to 4:04 PM, 17 May Amavasya holds aparahna on 16 May only. Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 1:33 PM – 4:03 PM | Vat Purnima (Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka: Jyeshtha Purnima): Mon 29 Jun |
Panchang for Vat Savitri day: Saturday, May 16, 2026, Washington DC
- Tithi
- Krishna Amavasya (ends 4:01 PM), then Pratipada (ends 12:11 PM +1 day)
- Nakshatra
- Bharani (ends 8:00 AM), then Krittika (ends 5:02 AM +1 day), then Rohini (ends 2:02 AM +2 days) Name letters for this nakshatra
- Yoga
- Shobhana (ends 8:46 PM), then Atiganda (ends 4:30 PM +1 day)
- Karana
- Naga (ends 4:01 PM), then Kimstughna (ends 2:06 AM +1 day), then Bava (ends 12:11 PM +1 day)
- Weekday
- Saturday (शनिवार)
- Month
- Vaishakha (Amanta) · Jyeshtha (Purnimanta)
- Tamil month
- Vaikasi 2 (solar month)
- Year
- Vikram Samvat 2083 (Chaitradi) · Vikram Samvat (Kartikadi, Gujarati) 2082 · Shaka Samvat 1948
- Sunrise
- 5:54 AM
- Sunset
- 8:14 PM
- Moonrise
- –
- Moonset
- 8:32 PM
- Rahu Kaal
- 9:29 AM – 11:17 AM
- Yamaganda
- 2:52 PM – 4:39 PM
- Gulika Kalam
- 5:54 AM – 7:42 AM
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:36 PM – 1:33 PM
- Brahma Muhurta
- 4:37 AM – 5:15 AM
Close call The karana boundary falls 2 minutes before sunrise. Check with your temple or family tradition.
About the festival
Vat Savitri is a vrat (a vowed observance) kept by married women for the long life and wellbeing of their husbands and families. It honours Savitri, who in the Mahabharata follows Yama, the lord of death, and wins back the life of her husband Satyavan.
Written for Pujadeep and checked against the sources listed. See the sources
Questions families ask
What are the Vat Savitri 2026 timings in my city?
Each city in the table above has its own times, computed for that city. In Washington DC, Vat Savitri Vrat (Amavasya) muhurat (aparahna): 2:30 PM – 4:01 PM. Find your city’s panchang
When is Vat Savitri 2027?
The date moves with the Hindu calendar. In 2027, Vat Savitri is on Friday, June 4, 2027 in Washington DC. Vat Savitri 2027
How is the date found for my city?
Each city’s date is computed for that city, from its own sunrise and sunset and the times the tithi begins and ends, with the rule named below. Find your city in the table above.
Which rule sets the date of Vat Savitri?
North India (purnimanta): Jyeshtha Amavasya, which is Vaishakha Amavasya in the amanta calendar, on the day it prevails during aparahna; if both days, the day with more of it, with the Amavasya rule for equal shares. How we compute dates
The rule and its sources
Tradition: North Indian.
- Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka keep the same vow on Jyeshtha Purnima, about two weeks later, or about six weeks later in a year with an extra (adhika) Jyeshtha.
- The deciding window is inferred from published calendars; see KNOWN_DIFFERENCES.md.
Rule sources
- Wikipedia: Vat Purnima
- Published panchang: festival pages (all-India dates, read 2026-10-12)
- Dharmasindhu (Kashinatha Upadhyaya, 1790)
- Dharmasindhu of Kashinatha Upadhyaya (Bombay: Nirnaya Sagar Press, 1888), part 1, p. 24: Amavasya for the darsha shraddha holds aparahna, the 4th of the day's five parts; on both days unequally, the day with more; an equal part on both days, the former if the tithi is shorter than a day (kshaya), else the later; the whole of aparahna on both days, the later. Part 2, p. 61: the Mahalaya on the death tithi follows the same rule
Related
Computed for 43 cities on Saturday, May 16, 2026
Rule: North India (purnimanta): Jyeshtha Amavasya, which is Vaishakha Amavasya in the amanta calendar, on the day it prevails during aparahna; if both days, the day with more of it, with the Amavasya rule for equal shares.
What the words mean: Amanta and purnimanta · Purnima and Amavasya · Pratahkala, madhyahna and aparahna
Calculated for your location from NASA JPL's DE440 ephemeris and Astronomy Engine (MIT licence), with the Lahiri ayanamsa. Times can differ by a minute or two from printed panchangs. For vrat and puja timings, follow your family or temple tradition.
Source and licence
- Our explanation
- Written for this site from the sources listed here, and checked against them. Free to quote with credit.
- Checked
- Checked against the sources listed, October 15, 2026.
- Updated
- October 27, 2026