Chhath Puja 2021 Date — Wednesday, November 10, 2021
When is Chhath Puja in 2021? Chhath Puja 2021 falls on Wednesday, November 10, 2021.
Observance: Chhath Puja. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chhath Puja 2021 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nahay Khay — Chhath begins | Wed, 10 November 2021 | Four-day vrat starts |
| Bhai Dooj | Sat, 6 November 2021 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Fri, 20 November 2020 |
| 2021 | Wed, 10 November 2021 |
| 2022 | Sun, 30 October 2022 |
| 2023 | Sun, 19 November 2023 |
| 2024 | Thu, 7 November 2024 |
Hindu festivals around Chhath Puja 2021
- Skanda Sashti 2021 date — Wed, 10 November 2021
- Bhai Dooj 2021 date — Sat, 6 November 2021
- Govardhan Puja 2021 date — Fri, 5 November 2021
- Tulsi Vivah 2021 date — Mon, 15 November 2021
- Diwali 2021 date — Thu, 4 November 2021
- Dhanteras 2021 date — Wed, 3 November 2021
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2021 date — Wed, 3 November 2021
- Kartik Purnima 2021 date — Fri, 19 November 2021
- Karva Chauth 2021 date — Sun, 24 October 2021
- Ahoi Ashtami 2021 date — Sat, 27 November 2021
- Sharad Purnima 2021 date — Wed, 20 October 2021
- Dussehra 2021 date — Fri, 15 October 2021
