Festival date and tithi
Durga Ashtami 2026
दुर्गा अष्टमी
Eighth day of Sharad Navaratri dedicated to Goddess Durga.
At a glance
When is Durga Ashtami 2026?
Durga Ashtami 2026 is on Monday, 19 October 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Ashtami, Ashwin.
Also known as: Maha Ashtami 2026, Durgashtami 2026.
- Date
- Monday, 19 October 2026
- Hindu date
- Shukla Ashtami, Ashwin
- Tithi checked at
- Sunrise
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Falls on Ashwin Shukla Ashtami, the eighth tithi of the bright fortnight during Sharad Navaratri.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Monday, 19 October 2026, with Shukla Ashtami, Ashwin. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
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Common questions
What is the date of Durga Ashtami 2026?
Durga Ashtami 2026 is on Monday, 19 October 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Ashtami, Ashwin.
What is the tithi for Durga Ashtami 2026?
Durga Ashtami is observed on Shukla Ashtami, Ashwin. 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.