Festival date logic
Karwa Chauth 2026
करवा चौथ
Married women fast for the longevity of their husbands.
Direct answer
When is Karwa Chauth 2026?
Karwa Chauth 2026 is on Thursday, 29 October 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Chaturthi, Kartik.
Gregorian date
Thursday, 29 October 2026Hindu date
Krishna Chaturthi, KartikObservance moment
pradosha, around sunsetWhy this date?
Falls on Kartik Krishna Chaturthi (4th day of dark fortnight in Kartik). The fast is broken only after sighting the moon through a sieve, typically in October-November.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Thursday, 29 October 2026, with Krishna Chaturthi, Kartik. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Read the calculation methodologyKarwa Chauth 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
tithiFestival type
fastingNakshatra
MrigashiraCommon observance
fastingSignificance
Symbolizes marital love and devotion.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Karwa Chauth 2026?
Karwa Chauth 2026 is on Thursday, 29 October 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Chaturthi, Kartik.
What is the tithi for Karwa Chauth 2026?
The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Krishna Chaturthi, Kartik. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Karwa Chauth.
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 Karwa Chauth 2026 on Thursday, 29 October 2026 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Krishna Chaturthi, Kartik. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.