Festival date logic

Hartalika Teej 2026

हरतालिका तीज

A strict Teej fast dedicated to Shiva and Parvati before Ganesh Chaturthi.

Direct answer

When is Hartalika Teej 2026?

Hartalika Teej 2026 is on Monday, 14 September 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Tritiya, Bhadrapada.

Gregorian date

Monday, 14 September 2026

Hindu date

Shukla Tritiya, Bhadrapada

Observance moment

the relevant Panchang moment for the observance

Why this date?

Falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya, the third tithi of the bright fortnight before Ganesh Chaturthi.

For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Monday, 14 September 2026, with Shukla Tritiya, Bhadrapada. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.

Read the calculation methodology

Hartalika Teej 2026 tithi and Panchang details

Calculation type

tithi

Festival type

fasting

Nakshatra

Chitra

Common observance

fasting

Significance

Remembers Parvati's penance to marry Shiva.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Nirjala fastShiva-Parvati worshipNight vigil

Observed in

North IndiaMaharashtraNepal

Other years

Common questions

What is the date of Hartalika Teej 2026?

Hartalika Teej 2026 is on Monday, 14 September 2026. The Hindu date is Shukla Tritiya, Bhadrapada.

What is the tithi for Hartalika Teej 2026?

The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Shukla Tritiya, Bhadrapada. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Hartalika Teej.

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 Hartalika Teej 2026 on Monday, 14 September 2026 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Shukla Tritiya, Bhadrapada. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.