Festival date logic
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
गणेश चतुर्थी
Birthday of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of beginnings.
Direct answer
When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 is on Monday, 14 September 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Chaturthi, Bhadrapada.
Also searched as: Vinayaka Chaturthi 2026, Ganesh Puja 2026.
Gregorian date
Monday, 14 September 2026Hindu date
Shukla Chaturthi, BhadrapadaObservance moment
madhyahna, around solar noonWhy 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.
Read the calculation methodologyGanesh Chaturthi 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
tithiFestival type
majorNakshatra
ChitraCommon observance
vegetarianSignificance
Ganesha is worshipped for wisdom and removal of obstacles.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
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?
The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Shukla Chaturthi, Bhadrapada. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Ganesh Chaturthi.
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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Citation summary
Samvat lists Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 on Monday, 14 September 2026 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Chaturthi, Bhadrapada. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.