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Vat Savitri Vrat 2026: Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi & Significance
📅 Saturday, 16 May 2026
| Tithi begins | 05:12 AM, 16 May |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 01:31 AM, 17 May |
| Sunrise / Sunset (Ujjain) | 05:45 AM / 07:01 PM |
| Nakshatra | Bharani (till 05:30 PM, 16 May) |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:56 AM – 12:49 PM |
| Pradosh kaal | 07:01 PM – 09:10 PM |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 09:04 AM – 10:43 AM |
Timings for Ujjain (IST). For your city see the panchang.
Significance
Married women worship the banyan (vat) tree on Jyeshtha Amavasya for the long life of their husbands, remembering Savitri who won back Satyavan from Yamaraj.
Deity: Savitri-Satyavan
Special pujas for Vat Savitri Vrat
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In other years
- Vat Savitri Vrat 2025: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
- Vat Savitri Vrat 2026: Saturday, 16 May 2026
- Vat Savitri Vrat 2027: Friday, 4 June 2027
- Vat Savitri Vrat 2028: Wednesday, 24 May 2028
- Vat Savitri Vrat 2029: Tuesday, 12 June 2029
- Vat Savitri Vrat 2030: Saturday, 1 June 2030
- Vat Savitri Vrat 2031: Wednesday, 21 May 2031
Frequently asked questions
When is Vat Savitri Vrat in 2026?
As per the Ujjain panchang, Vat Savitri Vrat 2026 falls on Saturday, 16 May 2026.
What are the tithi timings for Vat Savitri Vrat 2026?
The tithi begins at 05:12 AM, 16 May and ends at 01:31 AM, 17 May (IST).
Which puja should be done on Vat Savitri Vrat?
Pitra Dosh Nivaran Puja at Siddhavat, Ujjain are considered especially fruitful on Vat Savitri Vrat.