Vrat Calendar 2026
Shukra Pradosh Vrat 2026
Friday + Trayodashi = Shiva-Shakti Day — the best conjunction for prosperity and love
The Shiva-Shakti Day
When Pradosh falls on Friday, there is a unique union of Shiva (renunciation) and Shukra (luxury). On this day, worshipping Shiva and Lakshmi together yields both material and spiritual accomplishments.
Pradosh Kaal: From 1.5 hours before sunset to 1.5 hours after sunset
2026 Shukra Pradosh Calendar
16 January 2026 (Friday)
Krishna Trayodashi
5:30 — 8:00 PM
First Shukra Pradosh of the new year
30 January 2026 (Friday)
Shukla Trayodashi
6:00 — 8:30 PM
Magha month — Shiva-Shukra union
13 March 2026 (Friday)
Krishna Trayodashi
6:15 — 8:45 PM
Phalguna — spring special
24 April 2026 (Friday)
Shukla Trayodashi
6:30 — 8:45 PM
After Akshaya Tritiya — prosperity lock-in
10 July 2026 (Friday)
Krishna Trayodashi
7:00 — 9:00 PM
Near Sawan — highly fruitful
21 August 2026 (Friday)
Shukla Trayodashi
6:45 — 9:00 PM
Varalakshmi Vrat week — rare conjunction
4 September 2026 (Friday)
Krishna Trayodashi
6:30 — 8:45 PM
Near Pitrupaksha — Pitru-Shukra conjunction
18 September 2026 (Friday)
Shukla Trayodashi
6:15 — 8:30 PM
Pre-Navratri — Shakti-Shukra
20 November 2026 (Friday)
Krishna Trayodashi
5:30 — 7:45 PM
Kartik — post-Diwali
4 December 2026 (Friday)
Shukla Trayodashi
5:15 — 7:30 PM
Last Shukra Pradosh of the year
Special Benefits of Shukra Pradosh
- ✦Both Shiva and Shukra are pleased together
- ✦Luxury, prosperity and health are obtained together
- ✦Best Pradosh for marriage and love
- ✦Business growth and freedom from debt
- ✦Relief from negative Venus dosha