Navratri season calendar
Navratri 2028: Chaitra and Sharad Calendar
Compare the Chaitra and Sharad Navratri starts, then follow the calculated Sharad sequence through Durga Ashtami, Maha Navami, and Dussehra.
At a glance
When are Chaitra and Sharad Navratri in 2028?
In 2028, Chaitra Navratri begins on Sunday, 26 March 2028, while Sharad Navratri begins on Tuesday, 19 September 2028. The Sharad sequence continues with Durga Ashtami on Tuesday, 26 September 2028, Maha Navami on Tuesday, 26 September 2028, and Dussehra on Wednesday, 27 September 2028.
Navratri dates and sequence 2028
| Observance | Date | Hindu date | How it differs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaitra NavaratriChaitra Navratri, Vasant Navratri | Shukla Pratipada, Chaitra | The spring Navratri begins on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. | |
| Sharad NavaratriSharad Navratri, Navratri, Durga Navratri | Shukla Pratipada, Ashwin | Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada. | |
| Durga AshtamiMaha Ashtami, Durgashtami | Shukla Ashtami, Ashwin | The Ashtami checkpoint in the Sharad Navratri and Durga Puja sequence. | |
| Maha NavamiMahanavami, Ayudha Puja | Shukla Navami, Ashwin | The Navami observance that follows Durga Ashtami. | |
| Dussehra / VijayadashamiVijayadashami, Dasara | Shukla Dashami, Ashwin | Vijayadashami closes the Navratri sequence on Shukla Dashami. |
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What is Chaitra Navaratri 2028?
Chaitra Navaratri falls on Sunday, 26 March 2028, with Shukla Pratipada, Chaitra. The spring Navratri begins on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. See its date rule and Panchang details.
What is Sharad Navaratri 2028?
Sharad Navaratri falls on Tuesday, 19 September 2028, with Shukla Pratipada, Ashwin. Sharad Navratri begins on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada. See its date rule and Panchang details.
What is Durga Ashtami 2028?
Durga Ashtami falls on Tuesday, 26 September 2028, with Shukla Ashtami, Ashwin. The Ashtami checkpoint in the Sharad Navratri and Durga Puja sequence. See its date rule and Panchang details.
What is Maha Navami 2028?
Maha Navami falls on Tuesday, 26 September 2028, with Shukla Navami, Ashwin. The Navami observance that follows Durga Ashtami. See its date rule and Panchang details.
What is Dussehra / Vijayadashami 2028?
Dussehra / Vijayadashami falls on Wednesday, 27 September 2028, with Shukla Dashami, Ashwin. Vijayadashami closes the Navratri sequence on Shukla Dashami. See its date rule and Panchang details.