Chhath Puja 2018 Date — Tuesday, November 13, 2018
When is Chhath Puja in 2018? Chhath Puja 2018 falls on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
Observance: Chhath Puja. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chhath Puja 2018 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nahay Khay — Chhath begins | Tue, 13 November 2018 | Four-day vrat starts |
| Bhai Dooj | Fri, 9 November 2018 |
Why we celebrate
Ancient Vedic sun worship — thanks to Surya and Chhathi Maiya for life on earth.
How it is celebrated
Four-day rigorous vrat on Ganga/ghat; arghya at sunrise and sunset.
Puja timing
Sandhya and Usha arghya on Shashthi; strict fasting without water on main day in tradition.
Foods & offerings
Thekua, kheer, fruits; prasad prepared without onion/garlic.
Rituals
- Nahay khay first day.
- Kharna second day.
- Evening and morning arghya standing in water.
Chhath Puja dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Thu, 26 October 2017 |
| 2018 | Tue, 13 November 2018 |
| 2019 | Sat, 2 November 2019 |
| 2020 | Fri, 20 November 2020 |
| 2021 | Wed, 10 November 2021 |
Hindu festivals around Chhath Puja 2018
- Skanda Sashti 2018 date — Tue, 13 November 2018
- Bhai Dooj 2018 date — Fri, 9 November 2018
- Govardhan Puja 2018 date — Thu, 8 November 2018
- Diwali 2018 date — Wed, 7 November 2018
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2018 date — Tue, 6 November 2018
- Tulsi Vivah 2018 date — Tue, 20 November 2018
- Dhanteras 2018 date — Mon, 5 November 2018
- Kartik Purnima 2018 date — Fri, 23 November 2018
- Karva Chauth 2018 date — Sun, 28 October 2018
- Ahoi Ashtami 2018 date — Fri, 30 November 2018
- Sharad Purnima 2018 date — Wed, 24 October 2018
- Dussehra 2018 date — Fri, 19 October 2018
