Festival date and tithi
Ahoi Ashtami 2026
अहोई अष्टमी
Mothers observe a fast for the well-being of children.
At a glance
When is Ahoi Ashtami 2026?
Ahoi Ashtami 2026 is on Sunday, 1 November 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Ashtami, Kartik.
Also known as: Ahoi Aathe 2026.
- Date
- Sunday, 1 November 2026
- Hindu date
- Krishna Ashtami, Kartik
- Tithi checked at
- Pradosha (around sunset)
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why 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.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedAhoi Ashtami 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Vrat or fasting dayNakshatra
PushyaDietary practice
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?
Ahoi Ashtami is observed on Krishna Ashtami, Kartik. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2026 calendar date.
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.