2026 Important Vrat List: Now only a few days are left for the new year 2026 to begin and this year many such fasts and festivals are going to come, for which people are eagerly waiting. By merely observing some of these fasts, all the sins of life are destroyed and there is a huge improvement in the direction of destiny.

In today’s article, we are going to tell you about 10 special fasts of the year 2026, which everyone should definitely observe.

List of 10 special fasts of the year 2026-

Shanischari Amavasya fast in 2026

Shani Amavasya in 2026 is on Saturday 16th May. If seen from astrological point of view, Shani Amavasya is a rare coincidence which comes only twice in a year. This fast should be observed by all those people who are troubled by the Mahadasha or ill effects of Saturn.

Papamochani Ekadashi 2026

In Hindu religion, there are 24 to 26 Ekadashis in a year. Like all Ekadashi, Papmochani Ekadashi has special significance in Hindu religion. In the year 2026, Papamochani Ekadashi is on Sunday, 15 March 2026. By observing the fast of Papmochani Ekadashi, a person gets freedom from all sins and gets the blessings of Lord Vishnu.

Vat Savitri Vrat 2026

Vat Savitri Vrat is on Saturday 16th May in the year 2026. This fast has special significance for married women in Hindu religion. By observing this fast, the husband gets prosperity, happiness, peace, health and longevity.

Varalakshmi Vrat 2026

Varalakshmi Vrat commonly known as Varalakshmi Puja and Varalakshmi Nommu. In the year 2026, Var Lakshmi Vrat is on 28th August 2025, Friday. This fast is mainly observed by married women, so that the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi provide them a happy married life.

Karwa Chauth 2026

Married women observe the fast of Karva Chauth to pray for the long life and happy life of their husbands. On this day, women observe waterless fast and break their fast only after offering Arghya to the moon. In the year 2026, the fast of Karva Chauth is on 29 October 2026, Thursday.

Hartalika, Hariyali and Kajari Teej 2026

These three fasts of Teej are considered very important for the wishes of happy married life and unbroken good fortune, prosperity and happiness. In the year 2026, the fast of Hariyali Teej will be observed on 27th July Monday, Kajri Teej on 31st August Monday and Hariyali Teej fast will be observed on 14th September 2026 Monday.

Navratri fasting in 2026

Navratri fast is observed twice a year. In which the first is Chaitra month and the second is Ashwin month which is called Shardiya Navratri. In the year 2026, Chaitra Navratri will start from 20 March and Shardiya Navratri will start from 11 October 2025.

Nirjala, Devshayani and Devuthani Ekadashi 2026 fast (Nirjala, Devshayani and Devuthani Ekadashi 2026 fast)

Among the 24 Ekadashis that occur in a year, Nirjala, Devuthani and Devshayani Ekadashi have special significance. Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi are worshiped jointly on this day. In the year 2026, Nirjala Ekadashi is on 25th June, Devshayani Ekadashi is on 25th July and Devuthani Ekadashi is on 20th November.

Janmashtami 2026 Vrat

In the year 2026, Krishna Janmashtami fast will be observed on 4 September 2026. Lord Shri Krishna was born on this day.