Chhath Puja 2026 Date — Sunday, November 15, 2026
When is Chhath Puja in 2026? Chhath Puja 2026 falls on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
Observance: Chhath Puja. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Chhath Puja 2025 date · Chhath Puja 2027 date
Chhath Puja 2026 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:43 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 05:27 pm |
| Moonrise | 11:41 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:57 am – 05:50 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:44 am – 12:27 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 04:07 pm – 05:27 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Shashthi |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha |
These are the day’s general muhurats and Rahu Kaal for Delhi, computed from the AllMandir panchang. Festival puja timings vary by tradition and city — open the full panchang for Sun, 15 November 2026 or ask your local mandir.
Chhath Puja 2026 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nahay Khay — Chhath begins | Sun, 15 November 2026 | Four-day vrat starts |
| Bhai Dooj | Wed, 11 November 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Chhath Puja 2025 date |
| 2026 | Sun, 15 November 2026 |
| 2027 | Chhath Puja 2027 date |
| 2028 | Chhath Puja 2028 date |
Hindu festivals around Chhath Puja 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
- Tulsi Vivah 2026 date — Sat, 21 November 2026
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 date — Sun, 8 November 2026
- Dhanteras 2026 date — Sat, 7 November 2026
- Kartik Purnima 2026 date — Tue, 24 November 2026
- Ahoi Ashtami 2026 date — Tue, 1 December 2026
- Karva Chauth 2026 date — Thu, 29 October 2026
- Sharad Purnima 2026 date — Sun, 25 October 2026
- Dussehra 2026 date — Tue, 20 October 2026
Chhath Puja 2026 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:44 am – 12:27 pm | 04:07 pm – 05:27 pm | 06:43 am | 05:27 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm | 04:35 pm – 06:00 pm | 06:45 am | 06:00 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:41 am – 12:27 pm | 04:23 pm – 05:50 pm | 06:18 am | 05:50 pm |
| Chennai | 11:30 am – 12:16 pm | 04:12 pm – 05:39 pm | 06:07 am | 05:39 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:37 am – 12:23 pm | 04:15 pm – 05:40 pm | 06:20 am | 05:40 pm |
| Kolkata | 10:58 am – 11:43 am | 03:29 pm – 04:52 pm | 05:49 am | 04:52 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Sun, 15 November 2026.
Chhath Puja 2026 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Chhath Puja 2026 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Sun, 15 November 2026 is 11:44 am – 12:27 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
