Vat Purnima fast is considered to have special significance in Hindu religion. Married women observe this fast to pray for their husband’s long life, happiness, prosperity and unbroken good fortune. Every year this fast is observed on the full moon date of Jyeshtha month.
But in the year 2026, due to Purushottam month (Adhik month) falling in Jyeshtha month, many women have a question in their minds that on which day Vat Purnima fast will be observed.
Exact date of Vat Purnima fast 2026
According to the Panchang, in the year 2026, Vat Purnima Vrat will be observed on Saturday, May 30, 2026. On this day, fasting on Jyeshtha Purnima and bathing and donating will also have special significance.
Importance of Vat Purnima
According to religious belief, Mother Savitri had reclaimed the life of her husband Satyavan from Yamraj. Since then, worshiping the banyan tree and observing fast is considered a tradition.
Banyan tree is considered a symbol of long life, stability and happiness and prosperity.
Vat Purnima Puja Method
Wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes. Take a pledge to fast. Go near the banyan tree and offer water, roli, akshat, flowers and sweets. Circumambulate around the tree with raw cotton. Listen or read Vat Purnima Vrat Katha. Pray for your husband’s long life and happy married life.
What to do on this day?
Do charity and help the needy. Eat satvik food. Maintain a positive environment at home.
However, the traditions associated with fasting and puja may vary from region to region. In such a situation, it is considered appropriate to perform puja according to the tradition of one’s family and also according to the local calendar.