Festival date logic

Narak Chaturdashi 2028

नरक चतुर्दशी

Diwali-season observance commemorating Krishna's victory over Narakasura.

Direct answer

When is Narak Chaturdashi 2028?

Narak Chaturdashi 2028 is on Tuesday, 17 October 2028. The Hindu date is Krishna Chaturdashi, Kartik.

Gregorian date

Tuesday, 17 October 2028

Hindu date

Krishna Chaturdashi, Kartik

Observance moment

the relevant Panchang moment for the observance

Why this date?

Falls on Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi, the fourteenth tithi of the dark fortnight before Amavasya.

For 2028, Samvat resolves the observance to Tuesday, 17 October 2028, with Krishna Chaturdashi, Kartik. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.

Read the calculation methodology

Narak Chaturdashi 2028 tithi and Panchang details

Calculation type

tithi

Festival type

major

Nakshatra

Hasta

Common observance

none

Significance

Also known as Kali Chaudas or Choti Diwali in many regions.

Traditions and Regions

Traditions

Abhyanga snanLampsKrishna worship

Observed in

Pan-IndiaMaharashtraGujaratSouth India

Other years

Common questions

What is the date of Narak Chaturdashi 2028?

Narak Chaturdashi 2028 is on Tuesday, 17 October 2028. The Hindu date is Krishna Chaturdashi, Kartik.

What is the tithi for Narak Chaturdashi 2028?

The Hindu date shown by Samvat is Krishna Chaturdashi, Kartik. This is based on the festival rule encoded for Narak Chaturdashi.

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 Narak Chaturdashi 2028 on Tuesday, 17 October 2028 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Krishna Chaturdashi, Kartik. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.