The auspicious occasion of Pradosh Vrat, commonly known as Pradosham in the southern parts of India, is celebrated to worship Lord Shiva. As per the Hindu Lunar calendar, the festival is observed twice a month, on both Trayodashi Tithi (13th day) on Shukla Paksha Trayodashi as well as on Krishna Paksha Trayodashi. Observing Pradosh Vrat is considered to be very promising and beneficial. Devotees eagerly wait for this auspicious day, as with this fast, all the person's wishes are fulfilled. This Vrat can be observed by anyone, irrespective of their gender and age.

When Pradosh Vrat is on a Monday, it is called Soma Pradosham Vrat. If it coincides with Thursday, it is known as Guru Pradosh Vrat, and if it falls on a Saturday, it is called Shani Pradosham Vrat. If it is on a Tuesday, it is termed as Bhauma Pradosham Vrat.

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Pradosh Vrat Customs and Rituals Observed

The meaning of the word 'Pradosh' is the removal of sins. Devotees of Lord Shiva observe the Pradosh Vrat to seek his blessings and remove negative Karma caused by any mistakes or sins they may have made in the past. By observing this fast, devotees are also blessed with good health and fortune. It is commonly believed that by keeping this fast and praying to Lord Shiva, all your desires can get fulfilled.

On this auspicious day, many people also worship Goddess Parvati along with Lord Shiva. A traditional ritual also includes lighting a Diya in front of the idol of Lord Shiva or even visiting a Shiva Temple. It is believed that lighting even a single Diya on this day can be very rewarding. Devotees chant the Shiva Chalisa (a prayer for Lord Shiva) during the puja. The devotees also listen to Pradosh Vrat Katha on this day.

It is believed that devotees who observe this fast with devotion are bound to get contentment, bountiful wealth, good health, and blessings.

Pradosh Vrat can be an auspicious time to make some required changes in your life. For those facing troubles and problems in their lives, consult our expert astrologers on Astroyogi to learn what remedies can be carried out for a better life.

Pradosh Vrat Dates for The Year 2026

A list of Pradosh Vrat 2026 dates is mentioned below. Read to find all about it.

Date (Month, Date, Day)	Pradosh Vrat	Pradosh Time	Duration	Tithi / Paksha / Hindu Month	Tithi Begins	Tithi Ends
January 1, 2026, Thursday	Guru Pradosh Vrat	05:21 PM – 08:10 PM	02h 49m	Pausha, Shukla Trayodashi	01:47 AM, Jan 01	10:22 PM, Jan 01
January 16, 2026, Friday	Shukra Pradosh Vrat	05:34 PM – 08:20 PM	02h 46m	Magha, Krishna Trayodashi	08:16 PM, Jan 15	10:21 PM, Jan 16
January 30, 2026, Friday	Shukra Pradosh Vrat	05:48 PM – 08:30 PM	02h 42m	Magha, Shukla Trayodashi	11:09 AM, Jan 30	08:25 AM, Jan 31
February 14, 2026, Saturday	Shani Pradosh Vrat	06:02 PM – 08:39 PM	02h 37m	Phalguna, Krishna Trayodashi	04:01 PM, Feb 14	05:04 PM, Feb 15
March 1, 2026, Sunday	Ravi Pradosh Vrat	06:16 PM – 07:09 PM	00h 53m	Phalguna, Shukla Trayodashi	08:43 PM, Feb 28	07:09 PM, Mar 01
March 16, 2026, Monday	Soma Pradosh Vrat	06:28 PM – 08:52 PM	02h 24m	Chaitra, Krishna Trayodashi	09:40 AM, Mar 16	09:23 AM, Mar 17
March 30, 2026, Monday	Soma Pradosh Vrat	06:39 PM – 08:57 PM	02h 18m	Chaitra, Shukla Trayodashi	07:09 AM, Mar 30	06:55 AM, Mar 31
April 15, 2026, Wednesday	Budha Pradosh Vrat	06:51 PM – 09:02 PM	02h 11m	Vaishakha, Krishna Trayodashi	12:12 AM, Apr 15	10:31 PM, Apr 15
April 28, 2026, Tuesday	Bhauma Pradosh Vrat	07:01 PM – 09:07 PM	02h 06m	Vaishakha, Shukla Trayodashi	06:51 PM, Apr 28	07:51 PM, Apr 29
May 14, 2026, Thursday	Guru Pradosh Vrat	07:14 PM – 09:14 PM	02h 01m	Jyeshtha, Krishna Trayodashi	11:20 AM, May 14	08:31 AM, May 15
May 28, 2026, Thursday	Guru Pradosh Vrat	07:24 PM – 09:21 PM	01h 57m	Jyeshtha, Shukla Trayodashi	07:56 AM, May 28	09:50 AM, May 29
June 12, 2026, Friday	Shukra Pradosh Vrat	07:36 PM – 09:27 PM	01h 51m	Jyeshtha, Krishna Trayodashi	07:36 PM, Jun 12	04:07 PM, Jun 13
June 27, 2026, Saturday	Shani Pradosh Vrat	07:35 PM – 09:30 PM	01h 55m	Jyeshtha, Shukla Trayodashi	10:22 PM, Jun 26	12:43 AM, Jun 28
July 12, 2026, Sunday	Ravi Pradosh Vrat	07:33 PM – 09:30 PM	01h 57m	Ashadha, Krishna Trayodashi	02:04 AM, Jul 12	10:29 PM, Jul 12
July 26, 2026, Sunday	Ravi Pradosh Vrat	07:26 PM – 09:26 PM	02h 00m	Ashadha, Shukla Trayodashi	01:57 PM, Jul 26	04:14 PM, Jul 27
August 10, 2026, Monday	Soma Pradosh Vrat	07:13 PM – 09:18 PM	02h 05m	Shravana, Krishna Trayodashi	08:00 AM, Aug 10	04:54 AM, Aug 11
August 25, 2026, Tuesday	Bhauma Pradosh Vrat	06:55 PM – 09:06 PM	02h 11m	Shravana, Shukla Trayodashi	06:20 AM, Aug 25	07:59 AM, Aug 26
September 8, 2026, Tuesday	Bhauma Pradosh Vrat	06:36 PM – 08:53 PM	02h 16m	Bhadrapada, Krishna Trayodashi	02:42 PM, Sep 08	12:30 PM, Sep 09
September 24, 2026, Thursday	Guru Pradosh Vrat	06:14 PM – 08:37 PM	02h 23m	Bhadrapada, Shukla Trayodashi	10:50 PM, Sep 23	11:18 PM, Sep 24
October 8, 2026, Thursday	Guru Pradosh Vrat	05:55 PM – 08:24 PM	02h 29m	Ashwina, Krishna Trayodashi	11:16 PM, Oct 07	10:15 PM, Oct 08
October 23, 2026, Friday	Shukra Pradosh Vrat	05:36 PM – 08:11 PM	02h 35m	Ashwina, Shukla Trayodashi	02:35 PM, Oct 23	01:36 PM, Oct 24
November 6, 2026, Friday	Shukra Pradosh Vrat	05:22 PM – 08:03 PM	02h 40m	Kartika, Krishna Trayodashi	10:30 AM, Nov 06	10:47 AM, Nov 07
November 22, 2026, Sunday	Ravi Pradosh Vrat	05:12 PM – 07:58 PM	02h 45m	Kartika, Shukla Trayodashi	04:56 AM, Nov 22	02:36 AM, Nov 23
December 6, 2026, Sunday	Ravi Pradosh Vrat	05:10 PM – 07:58 PM	02h 48m	Margashirsha, Krishna Trayodashi	12:51 AM, Dec 06	02:22 AM, Dec 07
December 21, 2026, Monday	Soma Pradosh Vrat	05:36 PM – 08:04 PM	02h 28m	Margashirsha, Shukla Trayodashi	05:36 PM, Dec 21	02:23 PM, Dec 22

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