🔱 Sashti Dates 2026

6th lunar day (Shashthi) — Sashti (6th lunar day) is the day sacred to Lord Murugan (Skanda/Kartikeya). Devotees observe fasting and sing Skanda Sashti Kavacham to seek the blessings of Lord Murugan for health, victory over enemies, and removal of obstacles.

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Sashti Dates in 2026
Month Date Day Name Daily Calendar Month Details
January 2026-01-24 Saturday Shukla Shasti View → Sashti in January →
February 2026-02-23 Monday Shukla Shasti View → Sashti in February →
March 2026-03-24 Tuesday Shukla Shasti View → Sashti in March →
April 2026-04-22 Wednesday Shukla Shasti View → Sashti in April →
May 2026-05-22 Friday Shukla Shasti View → Sashti in May →
June 2026-06-20 Saturday Shukla Shasti View → Sashti in June →
July 2026-07-19 Sunday Shukla Shasti View → Sashti in July →
August 2026-08-18 Tuesday Shukla Shasti View → Sashti in August →
September 2026-09-16 Wednesday Shukla Shasti View → Sashti in September →
October 2026-10-16 Friday Shukla Shasti View → Sashti in October →
November 2026-11-15 Sunday Skanda Shasti View → Sashti in November →
December 2026-12-15 Tuesday Shukla Shasti View → Sashti in December →
Monthly Sashti – 2026
January
2026-01-24
February
2026-02-23
March
2026-03-24
April
2026-04-22
May
2026-05-22
June
2026-06-20
July
2026-07-19
August
2026-08-18
September
2026-09-16
October
2026-10-16
November
2026-11-15
December
2026-12-15

What is Sashti?

Sashti (சஷ்டி) falls on the 6th day of both the Shukla and Krishna Paksha of every lunar month. It is a day particularly sacred to Lord Murugan (also known as Skanda, Kartikeya, or Subramanya), the Tamil deity of war and victory.

The most important Sashti observance is Skanda Sashti, which falls in the Tamil month of Aipasi (October-November). This six-day festival culminates in the celebration of Lord Murugan's victory over the demon Soorapadman. Devotees undertake a severe six-day fast during Skanda Sashti.

On regular monthly Sashti days, devotees recite the Skanda Sashti Kavacham — a powerful protective hymn that invokes Lord Murugan's blessings. Visiting Murugan temples (like Palani, Thiruchendur, and Swamimalai) and performing abhishekam to the Vel (divine spear) are common practices.

What to Do on Sashti
  • Skanda Sashti Kavacham recitation
  • Murugan temple visit
  • Fasting
  • Vel worship
  • Murugan abhishekam
  • Kavadi offering

Sashti Dates – Other Years

Sashti 2025 Sashti 2026 Sashti 2027

Other Auspicious Days

🌑 Amavasai 🌕 Pournami 🙏 Ekadashi 🙏 Pradosham

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Sashti in 2026?
The next Sashti is on 20 June 2026 (Saturday).
What is Sashti (சஷ்டி)?
Sashti (6th lunar day) is the day sacred to Lord Murugan (Skanda/Kartikeya). Devotees observe fasting and sing Skanda Sashti Kavacham to seek the blessings of Lord Murugan for health, victory over enemies, and removal of obstacles.
How many Sashti are there in 2026?
There are 12 Sashti days in 2026. See the complete date table above.
What are the rituals on Sashti?
Skanda Sashti Kavacham recitation, Murugan temple visit, Fasting, Vel worship, Murugan abhishekam, Kavadi offering are the key observances on Sashti.