Vat Savitri Vrat 2026: When will Vat Savitri Vrat be observed? Amavasya Timing And Religious Significance

Vat Savitri Vrat will be observed on 16 May 2026. On this day, married women will worship the banyan tree for the long life and good fortune of their husbands. This time, a special coincidence of Shani Amavasya is also taking place on Vat Savitri Vrat, due to which its religious importance has further increased.

Every year Vat Savitri fast is observed on the new moon day of Jyeshtha month. In this fast, married women worship the banyan tree with rituals to pray for their husband’s long life, happiness, prosperity and unbroken good fortune. In Hindu religion, Vat Savitri fast is considered a very important and beneficial fast for married women. According to religious beliefs, on this date, the devoted mother Savitri had taken back the life of her husband Satyavan from Yamraj on the basis of her tenacity, determination, intelligence and patriotism. For this reason, Vat Savitri Vrat has special significance every year on the Amavasya date of Jyeshtha month. Vat Savitri Vrat is celebrated in North India including Gujarat, Maharashtra and South India. Let us know Vat Savitri date, puja auspicious time and importance.

When is Vat Savitri Vrat?

According to the Hindu calendar, Vat Savitri Vrat is observed every year on the new moon day of Jyeshtha month. According to the Panchang, Amavasya Tithi will start at 5.11 am on May 16 and will end at 01.32 am. In such a situation, based on Udaya Tithi, Vat Savitri Vrat will be observed on 16th May.

Vat Savitri Vrat Pooja Muhurat

Many types of coincidences are being created this time during Vat Savitri Vrat. Due to Amavasya Tithi falling on Saturday, there is a coincidence of Shani Amavasya and Vat Savitri Vrat. For Vat Savitri Vrat, married women can worship on May 16 in the auspicious Abhijeet Muhurta from 11:51 am to 12:45 pm.

Religious importance of Vat Savitri fast

Vat Savitri fast has special significance for married women. Women observe this fast to wish for unbroken good fortune and happiness and prosperity for the family. In Hindu beliefs, Vat Savitri Vrat is considered very special for love, dedication, happiness and good married life. On this day, worshiping the banyan tree with rituals has special significance. It is believed that by observing this fast and worshiping the banyan tree, the husband is blessed with a long life and the problems in marital life are removed.