Festival date and tithi
Chhath Puja 2026
छठ पूजा
Ancient Vedic festival worshipping Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.
When is Chhath Puja 2026?
Chhath Puja 2026 falls on .
Also known as: Chhath, Chatti Puja, Dala Chhath, Surya Shashthi.
- Hindu date
- Shukla Shashthi, Kartik
- Tithi checked at
- Sunrise
- Panchang location
- New Delhi, India
Chhath Puja four-day calendar 2026
Chhath is observed as a four-day sequence. The calculated Shashthi is the Sandhya Arghya day, followed by Usha Arghya at sunrise the next morning.
- Nahay KhayThe opening day for ritual bathing, purification, and a satvik meal.Shukla Chaturthi, Kartik
- Kharna / LohandaThe fasting day that concludes with the evening Kharna prasad.Shukla Panchami, Kartik
- Sandhya ArghyaThe main Shashthi evening offering to the setting Sun.Shukla Shashthi, Kartik
- Usha Arghya / ParanThe sunrise offering to the rising Sun, followed by completion of the fast.Shukla Saptami, Kartik
Before you make plans
Which day is the main Chhath date?
The main date is Sandhya Arghya, the evening offering. Usha Arghya is at sunrise the following morning. Keep both dates in your plans, together with Nahay Khay and Kharna in the four-day schedule.
Confirm the ghat and local sunrise or sunset
Use timings for the place where the offerings will be made. Check ghat access, transport and local arrangements separately; the calendar does not set arrival times or guarantee access to a particular riverbank.
Names, timing, and observance notes
Chhath Puja 2026, Chatti Puja, and Arghya days
Chhath Puja 2026 is also known as Chhath, Chatti Puja, or Surya Shashthi. Families plan Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya, and Usha Arghya as a sequence according to local practice.
Regional names and traditions
Chhath 2026 across Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh, Nepal, and the diaspora
Chhath Puja 2026 is a sequence of observances also known as Chhath, Chatti Puja, or Dala Chhath. Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya refer to its evening and morning offerings.
Why 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.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedChhath Puja 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Regional festivalNakshatra
Uttara AshadhaDietary practice
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 main observance is on Sunday, 15 November 2026; the schedule begins with Nahay Khay on Friday, 13 November 2026. The Hindu date for Chhath Puja is Shukla Shashthi, Kartik. Kharna is on Saturday, 14 November 2026. Sandhya Arghya is on Sunday, 15 November 2026. Usha Arghya is on Monday, 16 November 2026.
What is the tithi for Chhath Puja 2026?
Chhath Puja is observed on Shukla Shashthi, 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.