Festival date and tithi
Varalakshmi Vrat 2026
वरलक्ष्मी व्रत
Lakshmi vrata observed for prosperity and family well-being.
At a glance
When is Varalakshmi Vrat 2026?
Varalakshmi Vrat 2026 is on Friday, 28 August 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Shravana.
Also known as: Varamahalakshmi Festival 2026, Varalakshmi Vratham 2026, Varamahalakshmi Habba 2026.
- Date
- Friday, 28 August 2026
- Hindu date
- Shukla Purnima, Shravana
- Panchang details at
- Sunrise
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Regional names and traditions
Varamahalakshmi 2026 in Kannada traditions
Varalakshmi Vrat 2026 is also known as Varamahalakshmi Festival, Varamahalakshmi Habba, and Varalakshmi Vratham. Check the local Panchang where family practice differs from the India baseline.
Why this date?
Observed on the Friday on or before Shravana Purnima. Samvat derives the date from the calculated Shravana Purnima/Raksha Bandhan date and then selects the qualifying Friday.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Friday, 28 August 2026, with Shukla Purnima, Shravana. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedVaralakshmi Vrat 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Date of a related festivalCategory
Vrat or fasting dayNakshatra
ShatabhishaDietary practice
FastingSignificance
Worships Varalakshmi, a boon-granting form of Goddess Lakshmi.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
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Common questions
What is the date of Varalakshmi Vrat 2026?
Varalakshmi Vrat 2026 is on Friday, 28 August 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Purnima, Shravana.
What is the tithi for Varalakshmi Vrat 2026?
Varalakshmi Vrat is observed on Shukla Purnima, Shravana. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2026 calendar date.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.