Shani Jayanti 2026
शनि जयंती
By Rohiit Gupta, Chief Vedic Architect, Trikal Vaani
Shani Jayanti (शनि जयंती) 2026 falls on Sunday, 17 May 2026. Planetary ruler: Lord Shani. Auspicious muhurat: Sunrise to sunset, especially Saturday hour. Birthday of Lord Shani, the planet of karma and justice. Get authentic Vedic guidance, dos & don'ts, and personal predictions based on your birth chart.
Significance
Most powerful day to remedy Shani Sade Sati, Shani Dhaiya, and bad karma effects.
✓ Do's
- ●Visit Shani temple, offer mustard oil, til
- ●Wear black or dark blue
- ●Donate to laborers, beggars, the poor
- ●Recite Shani Chalisa or Dasharatha Krit Shani Stotra
✗ Don'ts
- ●Avoid harsh treatment of workers
- ●Do not eat non-vegetarian food
- ●Avoid alcohol
- ●Do not buy iron items
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When is Shani Jayanti 2026?
Shani Jayanti 2026 falls on Sunday, 17 May 2026.
What is the muhurat for Shani Jayanti 2026?
Sunrise to sunset, especially Saturday hour
Who is the planetary ruler of Shani Jayanti?
The planetary ruler of Shani Jayanti is Lord Shani.
What is the significance of Shani Jayanti?
Most powerful day to remedy Shani Sade Sati, Shani Dhaiya, and bad karma effects.