Sakat Chauth 2027
Krishna-paksha Chaturthi of Magha.
🕐 Which day and time to celebrate
Good windows use the same rules as the calendar’s Good Windows box — Rahu Kaal, Gulika and Yamaganda are avoided; Brahma Muhurta and Abhijit are excellent; otherwise the Choghadiya decides.
Sakat Chauth Monday, 25 January 2027 · best 12:24 pm – 12:46 pm 2-day tithi
Krishna-paksha Chaturthi of Magha.
Tithi: Tritiya — 25 Jan, 8:10 am → 26 Jan, 6:00 am. The tithi spans two calendar days, so the day matters:
Day chosen: the day the tithi is present at sunrise (Udaya) — the common default for day-time festivals. Windows cover the whole time the tithi is active, day and night; if your family observes this festival at night or at moonrise, use the evening/night windows and check your own tradition.
| Date | Tithi active (IST) | Good windows | Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, 25 January 2027 ★ Recommended |
8:10 am – 5:26 am (+1 day) | ✓ 8:10 am – 8:25 am (Good · Amrit) ✓ 9:45 am – 11:05 am (Good · Shubh) ⭐ 12:24 pm – 12:46 pm (Excellent · Abhijit) ✓ 3:04 pm – 5:43 pm (Good · Labh, Amrit) ✓ 10:44 pm – 12:24 am (+1 day) (Good · Labh) ✓ 2:05 am (+1 day) – 5:25 am (+1 day) (Good · Shubh, Amrit) |
Rahu Kaal 8:25 am–9:45 am · Yamaganda 11:05 am–12:24 pm · Gulika 1:44 pm–3:04 pm |
| Tuesday, 26 January 2027 | 5:26 am – 6:00 am | ⭐ 5:26 am – 6:00 am (Excellent · Brahma) |
Rahu Kaal 3:00 pm–4:19 pm · Yamaganda 9:41 am–11:01 am · Gulika 12:20 pm–1:40 pm |
About Sakat Chauth
Sakat Chauth (Sankashti Chaturthi of Magha) is a fast kept by mothers for the well-being of their children and to ask Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles.
Tithi rule: Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Magha (Purnimanta) — the Sankashti Chaturthi of Magha, observed at moonrise.
🪔 How it is observed
Devotees fast through the day, worship Ganesha with sesame (til) and jaggery preparations, hear the vrata katha, and break the fast after offering water to the moon at night.
Customs vary by region and family — follow your own tradition and your family priest’s guidance.
Upcoming dates
| Date | Tithi (IST) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, 6 January 2026 | 6 Jan, 8:02 am → 7 Jan, 6:52 am |
| Monday, 25 January 2027 | 25 Jan, 8:10 am → 26 Jan, 6:00 am |
Frequently Asked Questions
Sakat Chauth in 2027 falls on Monday, 25 January 2027 (tithi: 25 Jan, 8:10 am to 26 Jan, 6:00 am IST).
In 2027 the tithi touches 2 calendar days. The recommended day is Monday, 25 January 2027; the table above lists the good windows on each day, avoiding Rahu Kaal, Gulika and Yamaganda. Follow your family tradition if it differs.
Sakat Chauth (Sankashti Chaturthi of Magha) is a fast kept by mothers for the well-being of their children and to ask Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles.