Varalakshmi Vratam 2026 Date — Friday, August 21, 2026
When is Varalakshmi Vratam in 2026? Varalakshmi Vratam 2026 falls on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Observance: Varalakshmi Vratam. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Why we celebrate
Friday before Shravan Purnima — Lakshmi grants boons (varalakshmi) to women who observe this vrat.
How it is celebrated
Kalash puja with thread, toram, and sweets in Andhra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu.
Puja timing
Friday morning during Shravan Shukla before Purnima.
Foods & offerings
Pulihora, bobbatlu, payasam as naivedyam.
Rituals
- Decorate kalash as Lakshmi.
- Tie yellow thread after puja.
- Distribute prasad to sumangalis.
Varalakshmi Vratam dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Fri, 1 August 2025 |
| 2026 | Fri, 21 August 2026 |
| 2027 | Fri, 13 August 2027 |
| 2028 | Fri, 4 August 2028 |
| 2029 | Fri, 17 August 2029 |
Hindu festivals around Varalakshmi Vratam 2026
- Nag Panchami 2026 date — Mon, 17 August 2026
- Onam 2026 date — Wed, 26 August 2026
- Hariyali Teej 2026 date — Sat, 15 August 2026
- Raksha Bandhan 2026 date — Fri, 28 August 2026
- Janmashtami 2026 date — Fri, 4 September 2026
- Dahi Handi 2026 date — Sat, 5 September 2026
- Guru Purnima 2026 date — Wed, 29 July 2026
- Hartalika Teej 2026 date — Mon, 14 September 2026
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 date — Tue, 15 September 2026
- Anant Chaturdashi 2026 date — Fri, 25 September 2026
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 date — Thu, 16 July 2026
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 date — Sat, 10 October 2026
