Festival date logic
Chhath Puja 2026
छठ पूजा
Ancient Vedic festival worshipping Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.
Direct answer
When is Chhath Puja 2026?
Chhath Puja 2026 is on Sunday, 15 November 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Shashthi, Kartik.
Gregorian date
Sunday, 15 November 2026Hindu date
Shukla Shashthi, KartikObservance moment
the relevant Panchang moment for the observanceWhy this date?
Falls on Kartik Shukla Shashthi (6th day of bright fortnight in Kartik). Six days after Diwali, devotees worship the Sun God with offerings at sunrise and sunset, typically in October-November.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Sunday, 15 November 2026, with Shukla Shashthi, Kartik. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Read the calculation methodologyChhath Puja 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
tithiFestival type
regionalNakshatra
Uttara AshadhaCommon observance
fastingSignificance
Devotees offer prayers to the setting and rising sun.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Chhath Puja 2026?
Chhath Puja 2026 is on Sunday, 15 November 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Shashthi, Kartik.
What is the tithi for Chhath Puja 2026?
The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Shukla Shashthi, Kartik. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Chhath Puja.
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 Chhath Puja 2026 on Sunday, 15 November 2026 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Shashthi, Kartik. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.