The month of October 2026 is going to be special from both religious and astrological point of view. Many major festivals like Shardiya Navratri, Dussehra, Sharad Purnima and Karva Chauth will be celebrated this month. Apart from this, the month of Ashwin will continue till 26th October, which has special religious significance in Hindu religion. From the point of view of astrology also, many important planets will change their movement and constellation in October.
Venus will be retrograde, Saturn will change constellation, Sun will enter Libra, while Mercury will also come in retrograde state. The change in zodiac sign of Devguru Jupiter at the end of the month is also considered important. Let us know about the major planetary transits and fasts and festivals taking place in October.
Major planetary transits and constellation changes in October 2026
At the beginning of the month, on October 3, Venus will enter retrograde state. In astrology, Venus is considered to be the planet responsible for love, beauty, comfort, splendor and material prosperity.
October 9: Saturn’s constellation change
On October 9, Saturn, the giver of karma, will change its constellation. On this day, Saturn will leave Revati Nakshatra and enter Uttar Bhadrapada Nakshatra.
October 17: Sun enters Libra
On October 17, Sun God will move out of Virgo and enter Libra. This change in the zodiac sign of the Sun is called Tula Sankranti.
October 24: Mercury will be retrograde
Mercury, the planet responsible for intelligence, speech, business and communication, will retrograde in Libra on October 24. During the retrograde phase of Mercury, it is considered better to be extra careful in negotiations, important documents, agreements, online transactions and business decisions.
October 31: Jupiter enters Leo
On the last day of October i.e. 31st October, Devguru Jupiter will enter Leo. In astrology, Jupiter is considered to be the planet responsible for knowledge, education, children, wealth and prosperity.
Major fasts and festivals of October 2026
October 3, Saturday: Jivitputrika (Jitiya) fast
6 October, Tuesday: Indira Ekadashi
October 8, Thursday: Pradosh Vrat and Monthly Shivratri
10 October, Saturday: Sarvapitri Amavasya
11 October, Sunday: Sharadiya Navratri commencement and Ghatasthapana
17 October, Saturday: Tula Sankranti
18 October, Sunday: Durga Ashtami
October 19, Monday: Mahanavami and Sandhi Puja
October 20, Tuesday: Vijayadashami (Dussehra), Ayudha Puja and Durga Visarjan.
October 25, Sunday: Sharad Purnima and Kojagari Lakshmi Puja
26 October, Monday: Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti
October 29, Thursday: Karva Chauth fast (Karak Chaturthi)