Chhath Puja 2023 Date — Sunday, November 19, 2023
When is Chhath Puja in 2023? Chhath Puja 2023 falls on Sunday, November 19, 2023.
Observance: Chhath Puja. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chhath Puja 2023 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nahay Khay — Chhath begins | Sun, 19 November 2023 | Four-day vrat starts |
| Bhai Dooj | Wed, 15 November 2023 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Sun, 30 October 2022 |
| 2023 | Sun, 19 November 2023 |
| 2024 | Thu, 7 November 2024 |
| 2025 | Mon, 27 October 2025 |
| 2026 | Sun, 15 November 2026 |
Hindu festivals around Chhath Puja 2023
- Skanda Sashti 2023 date — Sun, 19 November 2023
- Bhai Dooj 2023 date — Wed, 15 November 2023
- Govardhan Puja 2023 date — Tue, 14 November 2023
- Tulsi Vivah 2023 date — Fri, 24 November 2023
- Diwali 2023 date — Mon, 13 November 2023
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2023 date — Sun, 12 November 2023
- Dhanteras 2023 date — Sat, 11 November 2023
- Kartik Purnima 2023 date — Mon, 27 November 2023
- Ahoi Ashtami 2023 date — Tue, 5 December 2023
- Karva Chauth 2023 date — Wed, 1 November 2023
- Sharad Purnima 2023 date — Sat, 28 October 2023
- Dussehra 2023 date — Tue, 24 October 2023
