Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Calendar 2031
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 10 dates in 2031, from Sakat Chauth on 12 January through Sankashti Chaturthi on 2 December. The year runs through Vikram Samvat 2087 – 2088. 2031 carries an Adhik Maas (Bhadrapada (Adhik)), the extra lunar month that pushes several dates later than usual.
Sankashti Chaturthi Days
January 2031
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Sakat Chauth Vrat
Tithi 5:25 AM, Jan 12 – 6:39 AM, Jan 13
A Ganesha fast for the well-being of children, broken at the sight of the moon.
February 2031
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 8:04 PM, Feb 10 – 7:53 PM, Feb 11
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
March 2031
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 7:40 AM, Mar 12 – 6:18 AM, Mar 13
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
April 2031
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 4:50 PM, Apr 10 – 2:28 PM, Apr 11
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
May 2031
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 12:12 AM, May 10 – 9:09 PM, May 10
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
June 2031
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 6:42 AM, Jun 8 – 3:25 AM, Jun 9
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
July 2031
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 1:11 PM, Jul 7 – 10:19 AM, Jul 8
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
September 2031
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 7:26 AM, Sep 4 – 6:50 AM, Sep 5
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
October 2031
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 9:31 PM, Oct 3 – 9:50 PM, Oct 4
A Ganesha fast observed until the sight of the moon to remove obstacles.
December 2031
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Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat
Tithi 10:00 AM, Dec 2 – 12:28 PM, Dec 3
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 2031
Beyond the dates the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Calendar lists, 2031 brings 5 eclipses - 2 solar and 3 lunar - of which 2 are above the horizon somewhere in India. The year also carries an Adhik Maas, the extra lunar month of Bhadrapada, running from 19 August 2031 to 16 September 2031.
Eclipses of 2031
| Date (IST) | Eclipse | Hindu date | Seen from India |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 9:20 AM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Vaishakha Purnima | Not visible |
| 21 May 12:44 PM | Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Jyeshtha Amavasya | Yes - Sutak observed |
| 5 Jun 5:14 PM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Jyeshtha Purnima | Penumbral only |
| 30 Oct 1:15 PM | Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan) | Kartika Purnima | Not visible |
| 15 Nov 2:36 AM | Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan) | Kartika Shukla Pratipada | Not visible |
Sutak Kaal is observed for 1 of these. A penumbral (Upachhaya) eclipse is not counted as a grahan.
Guru and Shani in 2031
| Date | Graha | Sign change |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb 3:10 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Vrishchika → Dhanu |
| 14 Jun 3:30 AM | Guru (Jupiter) | Dhanu → Vrishchika re-entry while retrograde |
| 15 Oct 4:20 PM | Guru (Jupiter) | Vrishchika → Dhanu |
Jupiter takes about a year to cross a sign, Saturn about two and a half. Rahu enters Tula on 31 July 2031, carrying the eclipse axis with it.
Frequently asked questions about the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Calendar 2031
How many festivals and vrats does the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Calendar list in 2031?
The Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Calendar lists 10 dates in 2031, of which 10 are vrats. The first is Sakat Chauth on Sunday, 12 January 2031, and the last is Sankashti Chaturthi on Tuesday, 2 December 2031.
Which traditional year does 2031 correspond to in the Sankashti Chaturthi Vrat Calendar?
The Gregorian year 2031 spans Vikram Samvat 2087 – 2088. 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 2031?
Yes. 2031 carries an Adhik Maas (Bhadrapada (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 2031 dates can look out of place beside a neighbouring year.
Will there be any eclipses in 2031?
2031 has 5 eclipses:
- 7 May 2031 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 21 May 2031 - Annular solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), visible in India, so Sutak Kaal will be observed
- 5 June 2031 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), penumbral only, so no Sutak will be observed
- 30 October 2031 - Penumbral lunar eclipse (Chandra Grahan), not visible from India
- 15 November 2031 - Partial solar eclipse (Surya Grahan), not visible from India
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 2031?
Yes - 3 sign changes among the slow grahas in 2031:
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Dhanu on 17 February 2031
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Vrishchika on 14 June 2031, moving retrograde
- Guru (Jupiter) enters Dhanu on 15 October 2031
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 2031 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.
