Festival date and tithi
Chhath Puja 2026
छठ पूजा
Ancient Vedic festival worshipping Sun God and Chhathi Maiya.
At a glance
When is 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.
Also known as: Chhath 2026, Chatti Puja 2026, Dala Chhath 2026, Surya Shashthi 2026, Chhath Puja date 2026.
- Date
- Sunday, 15 November 2026
- Hindu date
- Shukla Shashthi, Kartik
- Tithi checked at
- Sunrise
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
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.
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
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Uttara AshadhaDietary practice
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Devotees offer prayers to the setting and rising sun.
Traditions and Regions
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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.
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