Festival date and tithi

Durga Ashtami 2028

दुर्गा अष्टमी

Eighth day of Sharad Navaratri dedicated to Goddess Durga.

At a glance

When is Durga Ashtami 2028?

Durga Ashtami 2028 is on Tuesday, 26 September 2028. The Hindu date is Shukla Ashtami, Ashwin.

Also known as: Maha Ashtami 2028, Durgashtami 2028.

Date
Tuesday, 26 September 2028
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 2028, Samvat resolves the observance to Tuesday, 26 September 2028, with Shukla Ashtami, Ashwin. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.

Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculated

Durga Ashtami 2028 tithi and Panchang details

Date determined by

Lunar tithi

Category

Major festival

Nakshatra

Purva Ashadha

Dietary practice

Fasting

Significance

One of the most important days of Navaratri worship.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Durga pujaKanya pujaFasting

Observed in

Pan-IndiaWest BengalOdishaAssam

Other years

Common questions

What is the date of Durga Ashtami 2028?

Durga Ashtami 2028 is on Tuesday, 26 September 2028. The Hindu date is Shukla Ashtami, Ashwin.

What is the tithi for Durga Ashtami 2028?

Durga Ashtami is observed on Shukla Ashtami, Ashwin. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2028 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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