Ganesh festival sequence
Ganesh Festival 2026: Chaturthi to Visarjan
Plan the Bhadrapada festival sequence from Ganesh Chaturthi through Rishi Panchami to Anant Chaturdashi, the principal Ganesh Visarjan date.
At a glance
When is the Ganesh festival sequence in 2026?
In 2026, Ganesh Chaturthi is on Monday, 14 September 2026, Rishi Panchami is on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, and Anant Chaturdashi, the principal Ganesh Visarjan day, is on Friday, 25 September 2026.
Ganesh festival dates 2026
| Observance | Date | Hindu date | How it differs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganesh ChaturthiVinayaka Chaturthi, Vinayagar Chaturthi, Vinayaka Chavithi | Shukla Chaturthi, Bhadrapada | The Shukla Chaturthi that begins the principal Ganesh festival period. | |
| Rishi PanchamiRushi Panchami | Shukla Panchami, Bhadrapada | The Shukla Panchami vrata observed on the following tithi. | |
| Anant ChaturdashiAnant Chaturthi, Anant Chaudas, Ganesh Visarjan | Shukla Chaturdashi, Bhadrapada | The Shukla Chaturdashi observance and principal Ganesh Visarjan date. |
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What is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi falls on Monday, 14 September 2026, with Shukla Chaturthi, Bhadrapada. The Shukla Chaturthi that begins the principal Ganesh festival period. See its date rule and Panchang details.
What is Rishi Panchami 2026?
Rishi Panchami falls on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, with Shukla Panchami, Bhadrapada. The Shukla Panchami vrata observed on the following tithi. See its date rule and Panchang details.
What is Anant Chaturdashi 2026?
Anant Chaturdashi falls on Friday, 25 September 2026, with Shukla Chaturdashi, Bhadrapada. The Shukla Chaturdashi observance and principal Ganesh Visarjan date. See its date rule and Panchang details.