Shani Trayodashi / Shani Jayanti — 2026
Shani Trayodashi — Dates at sunrise
Saturdays with Trayodashi at local sunrise, in either fortnight, are listed here. Dates and times depend on the selected location.
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Tithi begins / ends
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 11:09 AM
— Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 8:26 AM -
Tithi begins / ends
Friday, June 12, 2026 at 7:37 PM
— Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 4:08 PM -
Tithi begins / ends
Friday, June 26, 2026 at 10:22 PM
— Sunday, June 28, 2026 at 12:43 AM -
Tithi begins / ends
Friday, October 23, 2026 at 2:36 PM
— Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 1:37 PM -
Tithi begins / ends
Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:31 AM
— Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 10:48 AM
Shani Jayanti — 2026
Shani Jayanti follows Amanta Vaishakha Krishna Amavasya (Purnimanta Jyeshtha Amavasya), using the midday tithi rule. The regular month is used when there is an intercalary month.
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Tithi begins / ends
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 5:11 AM
— Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Shani Pradosham — 2026
Shani Pradosha is an evening Shiva observance. Its date can differ from the sunrise-based Shani Trayodashi dates above; the Saturday Pradosha dates are listed separately below.
Significance
Shani Trayodashi is a traditional occasion for worship of Shani, self-discipline and service. Devotees pray for peace and cultivate honest conduct.
What to do
Bathe and pray to Shani; recite a familiar Shani prayer. Offer sesame or oil according to temple custom. Give food or help to people in need. Observe fasting according to your tradition and capacity.