Vata Savitri Vratam 2026 – Date
Vata Savitri Vratam in 2026 falls on Saturday 16 May 2026 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST).
Vata Savitri Vratam falls on Vaishakha Amavasya (Jyeshtha Amavasya in the purnimanta reckoning of the north): married women fast and circle the banyan (vata) tree with thread, recalling Savitri who won Satyavan back from Yama. Shani Jayanti, the birth of Sani, is the same amavasya, and Sani temples hold tailabhishekam.
Tithi timing
Bahula Amavasya begins 16 May 2026 at 5:11 AM IST and ends 17 May 2026 at 1:31 AM IST.
How the date is decided
Vaishakha amavasya (Jyeshtha amavasya in purnimanta reckoning); Shani Jayanti falls the same day.
Date by city
| Cities | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad | Telangana, India | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Vijayawada | Andhra Pradesh, India | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh, India | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Tirupati | Andhra Pradesh, India | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka, India | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Chennai | Tamil Nadu, India | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Mumbai | Maharashtra, India | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Delhi | Delhi, India | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Los Angeles | California, USA | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | California, USA | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Chicago | Illinois, USA | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Dallas | Texas, USA | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| New York | New York, USA | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Atlanta | Georgia, USA | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| London | United Kingdom | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Sydney | Australia | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Dubai | United Arab Emirates | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
FAQ
When is Vata Savitri Vratam in 2026?
Vata Savitri Vratam 2026 is on Saturday 16 May 2026 in India (Hyderabad, IST).
Which tithi is Vata Savitri Vratam?
Bahula Amavasya of Vaishakha masa (amanta).
How is the date of Vata Savitri Vratam decided?
Vaishakha amavasya (Jyeshtha amavasya in purnimanta reckoning); Shani Jayanti falls the same day.
What day of the week is Vata Savitri Vratam 2026?
Saturday.
Related
- Nrusimha Jayanti – Thursday 30 April 2026
- Buddha Pournami (Vaishakha Pournami) – Friday 1 May 2026
- Hanuman Jayanti (Telugu) – Tuesday 12 May 2026
- Adhika Jyeshtha Masam begins – Sunday 17 May 2026
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