Hindu
Jivitputrika Vrat (Jitiya) 2026 जीवितपुत्रिका व्रत
Mothers Fast for Their Sons
Sunday, 4 October 2026
About Jivitputrika Vrat (Jitiya)
Jivitputrika Vrat (Jitiya) is a Hindu festival observed across India. In 2026 it falls on a Sunday.
Frequently asked questions
When is Jivitputrika Vrat (Jitiya) in 2026?
Jivitputrika Vrat (Jitiya) falls on Sunday, 4 October 2026.
Is Jivitputrika Vrat (Jitiya) a bank holiday?
Jivitputrika Vrat (Jitiya) falls on a Sunday in 2026, when banks are closed anyway.
Where is Jivitputrika Vrat (Jitiya) a restricted holiday?
Jivitputrika Vrat (Jitiya) is a restricted (optional) holiday for state government employees in Bihar in 2026: employees may take it off, but offices stay open.
Is Jivitputrika Vrat (Jitiya) a central government holiday?
No. Jivitputrika Vrat (Jitiya) is not on the 2026 list of central government holidays. In 2026 it falls on a Sunday, when central government offices are closed anyway.
Is the stock market closed on Jivitputrika Vrat (Jitiya)?
Jivitputrika Vrat (Jitiya) falls on a Sunday, when the markets are closed anyway.
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