Festival date and tithi
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
गणेश चतुर्थी
Birthday of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of beginnings.
At a glance
When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 is on Monday, 14 September 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Chaturthi, Bhadrapada.
Also known as: Vinayaka Chaturthi 2026, Vinayagar Chaturthi 2026, Vinayaka Chavithi 2026, Ganpati 2026, Ganesh Puja 2026.
- Date
- Monday, 14 September 2026
- Hindu date
- Shukla Chaturthi, Bhadrapada
- Tithi checked at
- Madhyahna (around solar noon)
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Why this date?
Falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi (4th day of bright fortnight in Bhadrapada). Chaturthi is Ganesha's sacred tithi, and this one in Bhadrapada marks his birth, typically in August-September.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Monday, 14 September 2026, with Shukla Chaturthi, Bhadrapada. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedGanesh Chaturthi 2026 tithi and Panchang details
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Ganesha is worshipped for wisdom and removal of obstacles.
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Common questions
What is the date of Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 is on Monday, 14 September 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Chaturthi, Bhadrapada.
What is the tithi for Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi is observed on Shukla Chaturthi, Bhadrapada. 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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