Festival date and tithi
Sharad Navaratri 2028
शरद नवरात्रि
Nine nights dedicated to Goddess Durga and her forms.
At a glance
When is Sharad Navaratri 2028?
Sharad Navaratri 2028 main observance is on Tuesday, 19 September 2028; the schedule begins with Sharad Navaratri begins on Tuesday, 19 September 2028. The Hindu date for Sharad Navaratri is Shukla Pratipada, Ashwin. Durga Ashtami is on Tuesday, 26 September 2028. Maha Navami is on Tuesday, 26 September 2028. Dussehra is on Wednesday, 27 September 2028.
Also known as: Sharad Navratri 2028, Navratri 2028, Durga Navratri 2028, Dasara Navaratri 2028.
- Date
- Tuesday, 19 September 2028
- Hindu date
- Shukla Pratipada, Ashwin
- Tithi checked at
- Sunrise
- Local timing
- Check your city Panchang because the date or timing can shift by location.
Sharad Navaratri calendar 2028
Sharad Navaratri runs across the Ashwin Shukla fortnight, with important checkpoints at the start, Ashtami, Navami, and Dussehra.
Why this date?
Starts on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada (1st day of bright fortnight in Ashwin) and lasts 9 nights until Navami. The waxing moon phase is considered ideal for invoking Shakti, typically in September-October.
For 2028, Samvat resolves the observance to Tuesday, 19 September 2028, with Shukla Pratipada, Ashwin. The public festival calendar uses an India-baseline Panchang; personal observance can vary by location and family tradition.
Learn how Hindu calendar dates are calculatedSharad Navaratri 2028 tithi and Panchang details
Date determined by
Lunar tithiCategory
Major festivalNakshatra
Uttara PhalguniDietary practice
FastingSignificance
Celebrates the victory of Durga over Mahishasura.
Traditions and Regions
Traditions
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Common questions
What is the date of Sharad Navaratri 2028?
Sharad Navaratri 2028 main observance is on Tuesday, 19 September 2028; the schedule begins with Sharad Navaratri begins on Tuesday, 19 September 2028. The Hindu date for Sharad Navaratri is Shukla Pratipada, Ashwin. Durga Ashtami is on Tuesday, 26 September 2028. Maha Navami is on Tuesday, 26 September 2028. Dussehra is on Wednesday, 27 September 2028.
What is the tithi for Sharad Navaratri 2028?
Sharad Navaratri is observed on Shukla Pratipada, Ashwin. Samvat uses this Hindu date to calculate the 2028 calendar date.
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.