1 January 2026 Vrat: The first day of the new year 2026 is very special, the new year is starting with Guru Pradosh fast on 1 January, so know here what will be auspicious to do on the first day.

New Year 2026 Vrat: Only a few days are left for the new year to begin. The first day of the new year is considered very important. It is believed that if you begin your day by worshipping your favorite deity on this day, the year will be filled with happiness and prosperity. Importantly, if a fast or festival is observed on the first day, it is icing on the cake, as it has a profound impact on a person's life.

Guru Pradosh will be the first fast of the year 2026.

This year, Guru Pradosh Vrat falls on January 1, 2026, meaning the year begins on Thursday. Thursday is considered the day of Lord Vishnu and Jupiter, the guru of the gods. Significantly, Jupiter will also be the ruler of the year 2026. Therefore, worshipping on the first Guru Pradosh Vrat day of the year will provide special benefits.

What to do on the first day

On the first day of the new year, wake up before sunrise, bathe, and offer water to the Sun. Take a vow to observe the Guru Pradosh fast. Worship the Panchdev (five deities) (Ganesh, Shiva, Goddess Durga, Vishnu, and the Sun God) on the first day. Then, in the evening, during Pradosh, perform an abhishekam for Lord Shiva. Donate to the needy according to your capacity. It would be auspicious to perform the Satyanarayan Katha at home on the first day of the year, as it is also a Thursday.

Both the English and Hindu New Year begin on Thursday

It's rare to see both the English and Hindu New Years begin on the same day, Thursday. The English New Year begins on January 1st, while the Hindu New Year begins on the first day of the bright fortnight of Chaitra month. The Hindu New Year will begin on March 19th. This will be Vikram Samvatsara 2083. The Hindu New Year begins on Thursday, so Jupiter will be the ruler of this year.