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 | Moon Phase | Moon Position | Action |
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| 01-Jan-2026 |
Begins: 01-Jan-2026 01:49 AM Thursday
Ends: 01-Jan-2026 10:23 PM Thursday
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Pausha | Shukla |
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Taurus 10.2°
Rohini (Pada 1)
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| 15-Jan-2026 |
Begins: 15-Jan-2026 08:17 PM Thursday
Ends: 16-Jan-2026 10:22 PM Friday
|
Pausha | Krishna |
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Scorpio 25.2°
Jyeshtha (Pada 3)
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| 30-Jan-2026 |
Begins: 30-Jan-2026 11:10 AM Friday
Ends: 31-Jan-2026 08:27 AM Saturday
|
Magha | Shukla |
|
Gemini 10.1°
Ardra (Pada 2)
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| 14-Feb-2026 |
Begins: 14-Feb-2026 04:02 PM Saturday
Ends: 15-Feb-2026 05:05 PM Sunday
|
Magha | Krishna |
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Sagittarius 25.5°
Purva Ashadha (Pada 4)
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| 28-Feb-2026 |
Begins: 28-Feb-2026 08:44 PM Saturday
Ends: 01-Mar-2026 07:10 PM Sunday
|
Phalguna | Shukla |
|
Cancer 9.8°
Pushya (Pada 2)
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| 16-Mar-2026 |
Begins: 16-Mar-2026 09:41 AM Monday
Ends: 17-Mar-2026 09:23 AM Tuesday
|
Phalguna | Krishna |
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Capricorn 25.3°
Dhanishta (Pada 1)
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| 30-Mar-2026 |
Begins: 30-Mar-2026 07:11 AM Monday
Ends: 31-Mar-2026 06:57 AM Tuesday
|
Chaitra | Shukla |
|
Leo 9.1°
Magha (Pada 3)
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| 15-Apr-2026 |
Begins: 15-Apr-2026 12:12 AM Wednesday
Ends: 15-Apr-2026 10:31 PM Wednesday
|
Chaitra | Krishna |
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Aquarius 24.6°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 2)
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| 28-Apr-2026 |
Begins: 28-Apr-2026 06:53 PM Tuesday
Ends: 29-Apr-2026 07:53 PM Wednesday
|
Vaisakha | Shukla |
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Virgo 8.0°
Uttara Phalguni (Pada 4)
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| 14-May-2026 |
Begins: 14-May-2026 11:21 AM Thursday
Ends: 15-May-2026 08:31 AM Friday
|
Vaisakha | Krishna |
|
Pisces 23.2°
Revati (Pada 2)
|
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| 28-May-2026 |
Begins: 28-May-2026 07:58 AM Thursday
Ends: 29-May-2026 09:52 AM Friday
|
Adhika Jyeshtha | Shukla |
|
Libra 6.6°
Chitra (Pada 4)
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| 12-Jun-2026 |
Begins: 12-Jun-2026 07:37 PM Friday
Ends: 13-Jun-2026 04:08 PM Saturday
|
Adhika Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Aries 21.4°
Bharani (Pada 3)
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| 26-Jun-2026 |
Begins: 26-Jun-2026 10:24 PM Friday
Ends: 28-Jun-2026 12:45 AM Sunday
|
Jyeshtha | Shukla |
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Scorpio 4.9°
Anuradha (Pada 1)
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| 12-Jul-2026 |
Begins: 12-Jul-2026 02:04 AM Sunday
Ends: 12-Jul-2026 10:30 PM Sunday
|
Jyeshtha | Krishna |
|
Taurus 19.3°
Rohini (Pada 3)
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| 26-Jul-2026 |
Begins: 26-Jul-2026 01:59 PM Sunday
Ends: 27-Jul-2026 04:16 PM Monday
|
Ashadha | Shukla |
|
Sagittarius 3.1°
Mula (Pada 1)
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| 10-Aug-2026 |
Begins: 10-Aug-2026 08:01 AM Monday
Ends: 11-Aug-2026 04:54 AM Tuesday
|
Ashadha | Krishna |
|
Gemini 17.3°
Ardra (Pada 4)
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| 25-Aug-2026 |
Begins: 25-Aug-2026 06:22 AM Tuesday
Ends: 26-Aug-2026 08:01 AM Wednesday
|
Shravana | Shukla |
|
Capricorn 1.6°
Uttara Ashadha (Pada 2)
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| 08-Sep-2026 |
Begins: 08-Sep-2026 02:43 PM Tuesday
Ends: 09-Sep-2026 12:31 PM Wednesday
|
Shravana | Krishna |
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Cancer 15.5°
Pushya (Pada 4)
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| 23-Sep-2026 |
Begins: 23-Sep-2026 10:52 PM Wednesday
Ends: 24-Sep-2026 11:20 PM Thursday
|
Bhadrapada | Shukla |
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Aquarius 0.5°
Dhanishta (Pada 3)
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| 07-Oct-2026 |
Begins: 07-Oct-2026 11:17 PM Wednesday
Ends: 08-Oct-2026 10:16 PM Thursday
|
Bhadrapada | Krishna |
|
Leo 14.2°
Purva Phalguni (Pada 1)
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| 23-Oct-2026 |
Begins: 23-Oct-2026 02:37 PM Friday
Ends: 24-Oct-2026 01:38 PM Saturday
|
Ashvina | Shukla |
|
Aquarius 29.7°
Purva Bhadrapada (Pada 3)
|
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| 06-Nov-2026 |
Begins: 06-Nov-2026 10:31 AM Friday
Ends: 07-Nov-2026 10:48 AM Saturday
|
Ashvina | Krishna |
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Virgo 13.5°
Hasta (Pada 2)
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| 22-Nov-2026 |
Begins: 22-Nov-2026 04:58 AM Sunday
Ends: 23-Nov-2026 02:38 AM Monday
|
Kartika | Shukla |
|
Pisces 29.4°
Revati (Pada 4)
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| 06-Dec-2026 |
Begins: 06-Dec-2026 12:52 AM Sunday
Ends: 07-Dec-2026 02:22 AM Monday
|
Kartika | Krishna |
|
Libra 13.4°
Swati (Pada 3)
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| 21-Dec-2026 |
Begins: 21-Dec-2026 05:37 PM Monday
Ends: 22-Dec-2026 02:25 PM Tuesday
|
Margashirsha | Shukla |
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Aries 29.4°
Krittika (Pada 1)
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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.