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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.

Chhath Puja 2026 — full list of dates

Chhath Puja 2026 key dates and days
ObservanceDate & dayNotes
Nahay Khay — Chhath beginsSun, 15 November 2026Four-day vrat starts
Bhai DoojWed, 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

  1. Nahay khay first day.
  2. Kharna second day.
  3. Evening and morning arghya standing in water.

Chhath Puja dates by year

When is Chhath Puja — 2025 to 2029
YearDate & day
2025Mon, 27 October 2025
2026Sun, 15 November 2026
2027Thu, 4 November 2027
2028Mon, 23 October 2028
2029Sun, 11 November 2029

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