Festival date logic

Anant Chaturdashi 2026

अनंत चतुर्दशी

Worship of Lord Vishnu as Ananta (infinite). Marks Ganesh Visarjan.

Direct answer

When is Anant Chaturdashi 2026?

Anant Chaturdashi 2026 is on Friday, 25 September 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Chaturdashi, Bhadrapada.

Gregorian date

Friday, 25 September 2026

Hindu date

Shukla Chaturdashi, Bhadrapada

Observance moment

the relevant Panchang moment for the observance

Why this date?

Falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi (14th day of bright fortnight in Bhadrapada). This is 10 days after Ganesh Chaturthi, marking the conclusion of Ganesh festival, typically in September.

For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Friday, 25 September 2026, with Shukla Chaturdashi, Bhadrapada. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.

Read the calculation methodology

Anant Chaturdashi 2026 tithi and Panchang details

Calculation type

tithi

Festival type

major

Nakshatra

Shatabhisha

Common observance

fasting

Significance

Celebrates the infinite nature of Lord Vishnu.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Anant VratGanesh VisarjanTying sacred thread

Observed in

Pan-IndiaMaharashtra

Other years

Common questions

What is the date of Anant Chaturdashi 2026?

Anant Chaturdashi 2026 is on Friday, 25 September 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Chaturdashi, Bhadrapada.

What is the tithi for Anant Chaturdashi 2026?

The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Shukla Chaturdashi, Bhadrapada. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Anant Chaturdashi.

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 Anant Chaturdashi 2026 on Friday, 25 September 2026 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Chaturdashi, Bhadrapada. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.