Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Calendar 2029
A month-by-month list of every Sankashti Chaturthi of the year - the dark-fortnight (Krishna) Chaturthi fast of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles (sankat), broken only after the moon is sighted at night. It includes the powerful Angaraki Chaturthi (when it falls on a Tuesday) and the Magha Sakat Chauth, with the lunar month and tithi timing of each.
The Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Calendar lists 11 dates in 2029, from Sakat Chauth on 3 January through Sankashti Chaturthi on 24 December. The year runs through Vikram Samvat 2085 – 2086. 2029 carries an Adhik Maas (Chaitra (Adhik)), the extra lunar month that pushes several dates later than usual.
Sankashti Chaturthi Days
January 2029
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Sakat Chauth Vrat
Tithi 7:08 PM, Jan 2 – 5:04 PM, Jan 3
A Ganesha fast for the well-being of children, broken at the sight of the moon.
February 2029
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 2:45 AM, Feb 2 – 11:41 PM, Feb 2
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
March 2029
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 11:34 AM, Mar 3 – 8:28 AM, Mar 4
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
April 2029
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 8:41 PM, Apr 1 – 5:44 PM, Apr 2
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
May 2029
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 6:27 AM, May 1 – 4:21 AM, May 2
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 5:15 PM, May 30 – 4:18 PM, May 31
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
June 2029
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 5:26 AM, Jun 29 – 5:59 AM, Jun 30
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
July 2029
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 7:47 PM, Jul 28 – 9:04 PM, Jul 29
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
September 2029
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 4:45 AM, Sep 26 – 7:19 AM, Sep 27
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
November 2029
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 3:49 PM, Nov 24 – 5:07 PM, Nov 25
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
December 2029
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 6:55 AM, Dec 24 – 7:07 AM, Dec 25
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
Tithi start and end times are shown in your local time. Festival dates follow the standard Indian (sunrise) calendar and may vary by a day in other regions, and may differ slightly from regional almanacs (especially around an Adhik Maas).
What the sky brings in 2029
Beyond the dates the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Calendar lists, 2029 brings 6 eclipses - 4 solar and 2 lunar - of which 1 is above the horizon somewhere in India. The year also carries an Adhik Maas, the extra lunar month of Chaitra, running from 16 March 2029 to 13 April 2029.
Eclipses of 2029
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 10:42 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Pausha Amavasya | Not visible |
| 12 Jun 9:34 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Jyeshtha Amavasya | Not visible |
| 26 Jun 8:52 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Ashadha Purnima | Not visible |
| 11 Jul 9:06 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Ashadha Amavasya | Not visible |
| 5 Dec 8:32 PM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Margashirsha Amavasya | Not visible |
| 21 Dec 4:12 AM | Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Pausha Krishna Pratipada | Yes - Sutak observed |
Sutak Kaal is observed for 1 of these.
Guru and Shani in 2029
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar 2:40 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Tula → Kanya re-entry while retrograde |
| 8 Aug 12:40 PM | Shani (Saturn) | Mesha → Vrishabha |
| 25 Aug 1:10 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Kanya → Tula |
| 5 Oct 5:00 PM | Shani (Saturn) | Vrishabha → Mesha re-entry while retrograde |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half.
Frequently asked questions about the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Calendar 2029
How many festivals and vrats does the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Calendar list in 2029?
The Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Calendar lists 11 dates in 2029, of which 11 are vrats. The first is Sakat Chauth on Wednesday, 3 January 2029, and the last is Sankashti Chaturthi on Monday, 24 December 2029.
Which traditional year does 2029 correspond to in the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Calendar?
The Gregorian year 2029 spans Vikram Samvat 2085 – 2086. The traditional year does not begin on 1 January, so one Gregorian year usually covers the end of one era year and the start of the next.
Will there be an Adhik Maas in 2029?
Yes. 2029 carries an Adhik Maas (Chaitra (Adhik)), the extra lunar month inserted roughly every third year to keep the lunar calendar in step with the solar one. Festivals falling after it shift later in the Gregorian year, which is why 2029 dates can look out of place beside a neighbouring year.
Will there be any eclipses in 2029?
2029 has 6 eclipses:
- 14 January 2029 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 12 June 2029 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 26 June 2029 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 11 July 2029 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 5 December 2029 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
- 21 December 2029 - Total lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal will be observed
Sutak Kaal is observed only for an eclipse actually visible where you are, so 1 of these will be kept in India.
Will Guru or Shani change sign in 2029?
Yes - 4 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2029:
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Kanya on 29 March 2029, moving retrograde
- Shani (Saturn) enters Vrishabha on 8 August 2029
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Tula on 25 August 2029
- Shani (Saturn) enters Mesha on 5 October 2029, moving retrograde
Jupiter takes about a year to cross one sign and Saturn about two and a half, so these transits colour the whole year rather than a single week.
Are these 2029 dates the same everywhere?
The dates follow the standard Indian sunrise-based calendar. Because a tithi begins and ends at a fixed moment rather than at midnight, an observance can fall a day earlier or later where sunrise differs - most noticeably outside India. Set your city in the box at the top to see the start and end times in your own local time, and check the daily Panchang for the exact window on the day.
About the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Calendar
A month-by-month list of every Sankashti Chaturthi of the year - the dark-fortnight (Krishna) Chaturthi fast of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles (sankat), broken only after the moon is sighted at night. It includes the powerful Angaraki Chaturthi (when it falls on a Tuesday) and the Magha Sakat Chauth, with the lunar month and tithi timing of each.
Each entry lists the festival or vrat with its date, the prevailing tithi, and a short note on the observance. Use the year links to plan ahead into the coming years or to look up a date from the archive.
This list is the festival dates, not the daily five limbs. For sunrise, Rahu Kalam and the day's yoga, open the Panchang. Other calendars are on the Calendars index. The story of a fast is under Vrat Katha.
