Festival date logic
Ahoi Ashtami 2026
अहोई अष्टमी
Mothers observe a fast for the well-being of children.
Direct answer
When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026?
Ahoi Ashtami 2026 is on Sunday, 1 November 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Ashtami, Kartik.
Gregorian date
Sunday, 1 November 2026Hindu date
Krishna Ashtami, KartikObservance moment
pradosha, around sunsetWhy this date?
Falls on Kartik Krishna Ashtami, commonly observed in the evening after sighting stars.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Sunday, 1 November 2026, with Krishna Ashtami, Kartik. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Read the calculation methodologyAhoi Ashtami 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
tithiFestival type
fastingNakshatra
PushyaCommon observance
fastingSignificance
A child-welfare vrata observed before Diwali, especially in North India.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Ahoi Ashtami 2026?
Ahoi Ashtami 2026 is on Sunday, 1 November 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Ashtami, Kartik.
What is the tithi for Ahoi Ashtami 2026?
The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Krishna Ashtami, Kartik. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Ahoi Ashtami.
Can the date differ by city?
Yes. Panchang values depend on sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and timezone. Samvat's public festival page uses an India-baseline calculation; local observance can differ by city, sampradaya, or family tradition.
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Citation summary
Samvat lists Ahoi Ashtami 2026 on Sunday, 1 November 2026 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Krishna Ashtami, Kartik. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.