Ahoi Ashtami 2026 Date — Tuesday, December 1, 2026
When is Ahoi Ashtami in 2026? Ahoi Ashtami 2026 falls on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
Observance: Ahoi Ashtami. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Why we celebrate
Mothers fast for children's wellbeing — Ahoi Mata legend of accidental cub death.
How it is celebrated
Pre-dawn star puja, drawing Ahoi on wall.
Puja timing
Kartik Krishna Ashtami evening star sighting.
Foods & offerings
Break fast after star puja with puri-halwa.
Rituals
- Draw Ahoi image.
- Offer seven grains.
- Pray for children's long life.
Ahoi Ashtami dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Wed, 12 November 2025 |
| 2026 | Tue, 1 December 2026 |
| 2027 | Sun, 21 November 2027 |
| 2028 | Fri, 10 November 2028 |
| 2029 | Thu, 29 November 2029 |
Hindu festivals around Ahoi Ashtami 2026
- Kartik Purnima 2026 date — Tue, 24 November 2026
- Tulsi Vivah 2026 date — Sat, 21 November 2026
- Chhath Puja 2026 date — Sun, 15 November 2026
- Skanda Sashti 2026 date — Sun, 15 November 2026
- Bhai Dooj 2026 date — Wed, 11 November 2026
- Govardhan Puja 2026 date — Tue, 10 November 2026
- Diwali 2026 date — Mon, 9 November 2026
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 date — Sun, 8 November 2026
- Dhanteras 2026 date — Sat, 7 November 2026
- Karva Chauth 2026 date — Thu, 29 October 2026
- Sharad Purnima 2026 date — Mon, 26 October 2026
- Dussehra 2026 date — Wed, 21 October 2026
