Festivals and tithis

When is Chhath Puja? 2026 date

Next date: Sunday, 15 November 2026

Chhath Puja dates (2026–2028)

DateDayReference time (New Delhi)
15 November 2026Sunday6:43 am (sunrise)
4 November 2027Thursday6:34 am (sunrise)
23 October 2028Monday6:27 am (sunrise)

Dates are calculated astronomically from sunrise and sunset in New Delhi. In other cities the tithi timing can occasionally move the festival to another day; confirm with your local panchang or Pandit Ji for the final decision.

· Source: KaalChakra Jyotish’s own astronomical calculation (Vedic sidereal method, Lahiri ayanamsa).

Chhath Puja — what it is

Chhath Puja is a demanding four-day observance dedicated to the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya, celebrated especially in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and the Nepal Terai. Devotees offer arghya to the setting and rising sun at a river or pond.

Tithi: Kartika Shukla Shashthi. The main day has the evening arghya, followed by the morning arghya the next day.

Things to keep in mind

The main day shown follows Shashthi at sunrise. Nahay-khay is two days earlier and the Usha arghya is the following morning.

Frequently asked questions

When is Chhath Puja in 2026?

Chhath Puja in 2026 is on Sunday, 15 November 2026.

What is the auspicious time for Chhath Puja?

The reference time for New Delhi is 6:43 am (sunrise). The full puja window depends on sunrise and sunset in your city, so check your own city’s panchang.

On which tithi is Chhath Puja observed?

Kartika Shukla Shashthi. The main day has the evening arghya, followed by the morning arghya the next day.

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