Festival date logic
Narak Chaturdashi 2026
नरक चतुर्दशी
Diwali-season observance commemorating Krishna's victory over Narakasura.
Direct answer
When is Narak Chaturdashi 2026?
Narak Chaturdashi 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Chaturdashi, Kartik.
Gregorian date
Sunday, 8 November 2026Hindu date
Krishna Chaturdashi, KartikObservance moment
the relevant Panchang moment for the observanceWhy this date?
Falls on Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi, the fourteenth tithi of the dark fortnight before Amavasya.
For 2026, Samvat resolves the observance to Sunday, 8 November 2026, 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 methodologyNarak Chaturdashi 2026 tithi and Panchang details
Calculation type
tithiFestival type
majorNakshatra
SwatiCommon observance
noneSignificance
Also known as Kali Chaudas or Choti Diwali in many regions.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
Observed in
Other years
Common questions
What is the date of Narak Chaturdashi 2026?
Narak Chaturdashi 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The Hindu date is Krishna Chaturdashi, Kartik.
What is the tithi for Narak Chaturdashi 2026?
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 2026 on Sunday, 8 November 2026 because the India-baseline festival rule resolves to Krishna Chaturdashi, Kartik. Panchang dates can vary by location and tradition.