All monthly Vinayaka Chaturthi dates for 2026 - Shukla Paksha Chaturthi, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
| Month | Date | Day | Name | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 Jan 2026 | Wednesday | Vinayaka Chaturthi | Past |
| Feb | 19 Feb 2026 | Thursday | Vinayaka Chaturthi | Past |
| Mar | 20 Mar 2026 | Friday | Vinayaka Chaturthi | Past |
| Apr | 19 Apr 2026 | Sunday | Vinayaka Chaturthi | Past |
| May | 19 May 2026 | Tuesday | Vinayaka Chaturthi | Past |
| Jun | 17 Jun 2026 | Wednesday | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 15d |
| Jul | 17 Jul 2026 | Friday | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 45d |
| Aug | 16 Aug 2026 | Sunday | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 75d |
| Sep | 14 Sep 2026 | Monday | Vinayaka Chaturthi / Ganesh Chaturthi ★ Festival | 104d |
| Oct | 14 Oct 2026 | Wednesday | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 134d |
| Nov | 12 Nov 2026 | Thursday | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 163d |
| Dec | 12 Dec 2026 | Saturday | Vinayaka Chaturthi | 193d |
Vinayaka Chaturthi falls on the 4th day of Shukla Paksha (waxing moon) every month. It is dedicated to Lord Ganesha - the remover of obstacles and the god of beginnings. The Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi (August–September) is the grand 10-day festival celebrated as Ganesh Chaturthi.
The main 10-day festival in 2026 begins on 14 Sep 2026. Anant Chaturdashi (immersion) is 10 days later.
Vinayaka Chaturthi is the monthly auspicious day dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed on the Chaturthi (fourth day) of the Shukla Paksha (waxing fortnight) of each Hindu lunar month. It is distinct from the annual Ganesh Chaturthi festival (Vinayaka Chaturthi in the month of Bhadrapada) which spans 10-11 days and is celebrated with great grandeur across Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. The monthly Chaturthi is a quieter personal observance - devotees visit Ganesha temples, offer modaks, and seek his blessing for removing obstacles before beginning new ventures.
The Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi, popularly known as Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chathurthi, is one of India's largest public celebrations. The festival was popularised as a public event by Bal Gangadhar Tilak in 1893 in Pune to unite Indians during the freedom movement. Today, Mumbai's Lalbaugcha Raja and Pune's Kasba Ganpati are among the most visited pandals in the world. In 2025, Ganesh Chaturthi falls on August 27.
This tool provides verified Vinayaka Chaturthi dates for 2024, 2025, and 2026 based on the Hindu Panchang. It also highlights the special annual Ganesh Chaturthi date, helping devotees plan monthly pujas and the main festival in advance.