Chhath Puja 2042 Date — Wednesday, November 19, 2042
When is Chhath Puja in 2042? Chhath Puja 2042 falls on Wednesday, November 19, 2042.
Observance: Chhath Puja. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Chhath Puja 2042 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Nahay Khay — Chhath begins | Wed, 19 November 2042 | Four-day vrat starts |
| Bhai Dooj | Fri, 14 November 2042 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2041 | Thu, 31 October 2041 |
| 2042 | Wed, 19 November 2042 |
| 2043 | Sun, 8 November 2043 |
| 2044 | Thu, 27 October 2044 |
| 2045 | Tue, 14 November 2045 |
Hindu festivals around Chhath Puja 2042
- Skanda Sashti 2042 date — Wed, 19 November 2042
- Bhai Dooj 2042 date — Fri, 14 November 2042
- Tulsi Vivah 2042 date — Mon, 24 November 2042
- Govardhan Puja 2042 date — Thu, 13 November 2042
- Diwali 2042 date — Wed, 12 November 2042
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2042 date — Tue, 11 November 2042
- Kartik Purnima 2042 date — Thu, 27 November 2042
- Dhanteras 2042 date — Mon, 10 November 2042
- Ahoi Ashtami 2042 date — Thu, 4 December 2042
- Karva Chauth 2042 date — Sat, 1 November 2042
- Sharad Purnima 2042 date — Tue, 28 October 2042
- Dussehra 2042 date — Fri, 24 October 2042
