Trayodashi Dates 2026
The most celebrated Trayodashi is Dhanteras (Kartik Krishna Trayodashi), which marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival. It is dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda, and is considered highly auspicious for purchasing gold, silver, and new utensils. Pradosh Vrat, observed on every Trayodashi, is a powerful Shiva observance performed during the twilight hours.
All times shown in: Asia/Kolkata
| Date | Begins | Ends | Lunar Month | Paksha | Action |
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| 01-Jan-2026 | 01-Jan-2026 01:49 AM Thursday | 01-Jan-2026 10:23 PM Thursday | Pausha | Shukla |
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| 15-Jan-2026 | 15-Jan-2026 08:17 PM Thursday | 16-Jan-2026 10:22 PM Friday | Pausha | Krishna |
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| 30-Jan-2026 | 30-Jan-2026 11:10 AM Friday | 31-Jan-2026 08:27 AM Saturday | Magha | Shukla |
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| 14-Feb-2026 | 14-Feb-2026 04:02 PM Saturday | 15-Feb-2026 05:05 PM Sunday | Magha | Krishna |
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| 28-Feb-2026 | 28-Feb-2026 08:44 PM Saturday | 01-Mar-2026 07:10 PM Sunday | Phalguna | Shukla |
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| 16-Mar-2026 | 16-Mar-2026 09:41 AM Monday | 17-Mar-2026 09:23 AM Tuesday | Phalguna | Krishna |
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| 30-Mar-2026 | 30-Mar-2026 07:11 AM Monday | 31-Mar-2026 06:57 AM Tuesday | Chaitra | Shukla |
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| 15-Apr-2026 | 15-Apr-2026 12:12 AM Wednesday | 15-Apr-2026 10:31 PM Wednesday | Chaitra | Krishna |
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| 28-Apr-2026 | 28-Apr-2026 06:53 PM Tuesday | 29-Apr-2026 07:53 PM Wednesday | Vaishakha | Shukla |
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| 14-May-2026 | 14-May-2026 11:21 AM Thursday | 15-May-2026 08:31 AM Friday | Vaishakha | Krishna |
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| 28-May-2026 | 28-May-2026 07:58 AM Thursday | 29-May-2026 09:52 AM Friday | Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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| 12-Jun-2026 | 12-Jun-2026 07:37 PM Friday | 13-Jun-2026 04:08 PM Saturday | Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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| 26-Jun-2026 | 26-Jun-2026 10:24 PM Friday | 28-Jun-2026 12:45 AM Sunday | Adhika Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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| 12-Jul-2026 | 12-Jul-2026 02:04 AM Sunday | 12-Jul-2026 10:30 PM Sunday | Adhika Jyeshtha | Krishna |
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| 26-Jul-2026 | 26-Jul-2026 01:59 PM Sunday | 27-Jul-2026 04:16 PM Monday | Ashadha | Shukla |
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| 10-Aug-2026 | 10-Aug-2026 08:01 AM Monday | 11-Aug-2026 04:54 AM Tuesday | Ashadha | Krishna |
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| 25-Aug-2026 | 25-Aug-2026 06:22 AM Tuesday | 26-Aug-2026 08:01 AM Wednesday | Shravana | Shukla |
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| 08-Sep-2026 | 08-Sep-2026 02:43 PM Tuesday | 09-Sep-2026 12:31 PM Wednesday | Shravana | Krishna |
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| 23-Sep-2026 | 23-Sep-2026 10:52 PM Wednesday | 24-Sep-2026 11:20 PM Thursday | Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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| 07-Oct-2026 | 07-Oct-2026 11:17 PM Wednesday | 08-Oct-2026 10:16 PM Thursday | Bhadrapada | Krishna |
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| 23-Oct-2026 | 23-Oct-2026 02:37 PM Friday | 24-Oct-2026 01:38 PM Saturday | Ashvina | Shukla |
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| 06-Nov-2026 | 06-Nov-2026 10:31 AM Friday | 07-Nov-2026 10:48 AM Saturday | Ashvina | Krishna |
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| 22-Nov-2026 | 22-Nov-2026 04:58 AM Sunday | 23-Nov-2026 02:38 AM Monday | Kartika | Shukla |
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| 06-Dec-2026 | 06-Dec-2026 12:52 AM Sunday | 07-Dec-2026 02:22 AM Monday | Kartika | Krishna |
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| 21-Dec-2026 | 21-Dec-2026 05:37 PM Monday | 22-Dec-2026 02:25 PM Tuesday | Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Trayodashi – Significance, Festivals & Rituals
What is Trayodashi?
Trayodashi is the 13th lunar day (tithi) in the Hindu calendar, occurring twice every month — once in the Shukla Paksha and once in the Krishna Paksha. It is the tithi of Pradosh Vrat, one of the most important monthly observances dedicated to Lord Shiva.
What is the connection between Trayodashi and Pradosh Vrat?
Pradosh Vrat is observed on every Trayodashi — both Shukla and Krishna Paksha. The Pradosh period (the 1.5 hours around sunset on Trayodashi) is considered the most auspicious time to worship Lord Shiva. There are thus 24 Pradosh Vrats in a regular year.
What is Dhanteras and why does it fall on Trayodashi?
Dhanteras falls on Kartik Krishna Trayodashi and marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival. It is dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician and god of Ayurveda. Purchasing gold, silver, and new utensils on Dhanteras is considered highly auspicious and is a widespread tradition across India.
What other festivals fall on Trayodashi?
Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira (24th Tirthankara of Jainism), falls on Chaitra Shukla Trayodashi and is one of the most important festivals in the Jain calendar. Pradosh Vrat on Saturdays (Shani Trayodashi) and Mondays (Soma Trayodashi) are observed with special significance.
