Vat Purnima / Vat Savitri 2026
Saturday, 30 May 2026
2026 celebration (passed)
Saturday, 30 May 2026
See 2027 date below.
Names in regional scripts
About Vat Purnima / Vat Savitri
Jyeshtha Pournima — Maharashtrian married women fast and tie 7 ceremonial threads around a banyan (vat) tree, praying for the long life of their husbands. Re-enacts Savitri's legendary winning back of Satyavan from Yama. Conceptually similar to Karwa Chauth in North India.
Tithi: Tithi 14 · Type: regional · Fasting: Observed
Vat Purnima / Vat Savitri dates (2025–2029)
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 Jun | Tuesday |
| 2026This year | 30 May | Saturday |
| 2027 | 18 Jun | Friday |
| 2028 | 6 Jun | Tuesday |
| 2029 | 27 May | Sunday |
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Acharya Suryakanth Subramaniam | Parashari JyotishFrequently asked questions
When is Vat Purnima / Vat Savitri 2026?
Vat Purnima / Vat Savitri 2026 falls on Saturday, 30 May 2026. Tithi 14
What is the significance of Vat Purnima / Vat Savitri?
Jyeshtha Pournima — Maharashtrian married women fast and tie 7 ceremonial threads around a banyan (vat) tree, praying for the long life of their husbands. Re-enacts Savitri's legendary winning back of Satyavan from Yama. Conceptually similar to Karwa Chauth in North India.
Is Vat Purnima / Vat Savitri a public holiday?
Vat Purnima / Vat Savitri is not a centrally gazetted holiday but is widely observed in homes and temples. Some states declare it a regional holiday — check your local calendar.
Do you fast on Vat Purnima / Vat Savitri?
Yes, fasting is traditionally observed on Vat Purnima / Vat Savitri. The fast may be partial (fruits and milk only) or strict (waterless), depending on the tradition followed.
When will Vat Purnima / Vat Savitri be celebrated next year (2027)?
Vat Purnima / Vat Savitri 2027 will be celebrated on Friday, 18 June 2027.
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