Vata Savitri Vratam 2026 Date: Saturday, 16 May
Vata Savitri Vratam in 2026 falls on Saturday 16 May 2026 in the Telugu states (Hyderabad, IST). Bahula Amavasya: 16 May 5:11 AM – 17 May 1:31 AM IST. In the USA: Saturday 16 May 2026; tithi Fri 15 May 7:41 PM – Sat 16 May 4:01 PM EDT (4:41 PM – 1:01 PM PDT). In the UK: Saturday 16 May 2026.
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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
| Country | Cities | Date |
|---|---|---|
| USA | all 89 cities | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| India | all 67 cities | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| United Kingdom | all 13 cities | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Canada | all 11 cities | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Australia | all 6 cities | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| New Zealand | all 3 cities | Sunday 17 May 2026 |
| Ireland | Dublin | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Singapore | Singapore | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur, Penang (George Town) | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| UAE | all 3 cities | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Qatar | Doha | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Saudi Arabia | all 3 cities | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Kuwait | Kuwait City | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Oman | Muscat | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Bahrain | Manama | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Germany | all 5 cities | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Netherlands | Amsterdam, Eindhoven | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Sweden | Stockholm | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| South Africa | Johannesburg, Durban | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Mauritius | Port Louis | Saturday 16 May 2026 |
| Fiji | Suva | Sunday 17 May 2026 |
Different date in 4 of 215 cities: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Suva — the tithi is judged against each city's own sunrise and local time (daylight saving included), so the day can shift for cities far from India.
FAQ
When is Vata Savitri Vratam in 2026?
Vata Savitri Vratam 2026 is on Saturday 16 May 2026 in India (Hyderabad, IST). In Auckland it is on Sunday 17 May 2026.
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.
When is Vata Savitri Vratam 2026 in the USA?
Vata Savitri Vratam 2026 is on Saturday 16 May 2026 in all 89 US cities on this site, the same day as in India.
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