Dahi Handi 2026 Date — Saturday, September 5, 2026
When is Dahi Handi in 2026? Dahi Handi 2026 falls on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Observance: Dahi Handi. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Dahi Handi 2025 date · Dahi Handi 2027 date
Dahi Handi 2026 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:01 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:38 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:30 am – 05:15 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:54 am – 12:44 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 09:10 am – 10:45 am |
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Navami |
| Nakshatra | Mrigashira |
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 Sat, 5 September 2026 or ask your local mandir.
Dahi Handi 2026 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Krishna Janmashtami | Fri, 4 September 2026 | |
| Dahi Handi (Gopalkala) | Sat, 5 September 2026 | Main day |
Why we celebrate
Krishna's butter-stealing leela enacted — human pyramids in Maharashtra.
How it is celebrated
Handi breaking, govinda pathak competitions.
Puja timing
Day after Krishna Janmashtami.
Foods & offerings
Curd, butter, poha.
Rituals
- Form pyramid safely.
- Break handi with coconut.
Dahi Handi dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Dahi Handi 2025 date |
| 2026 | Sat, 5 September 2026 |
| 2027 | Dahi Handi 2027 date |
| 2028 | Dahi Handi 2028 date |
Hindu festivals around Dahi Handi 2026
- Janmashtami 2026 date — Fri, 4 September 2026
- Raksha Bandhan 2026 date — Fri, 28 August 2026
- Hartalika Teej 2026 date — Mon, 14 September 2026
- Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 date — Tue, 15 September 2026
- Onam 2026 date — Wed, 26 August 2026
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2026 date — Fri, 21 August 2026
- Nag Panchami 2026 date — Mon, 17 August 2026
- Anant Chaturdashi 2026 date — Fri, 25 September 2026
- Hariyali Teej 2026 date — Sat, 15 August 2026
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 date — Sat, 10 October 2026
- Sharad Navratri 2026 date — Sun, 11 October 2026
- Guru Purnima 2026 date — Wed, 29 July 2026
Dahi Handi 2026 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:54 am – 12:44 pm | 09:10 am – 10:45 am | 06:01 am | 06:38 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:12 pm – 01:01 pm | 09:30 am – 11:03 am | 06:24 am | 06:49 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:53 am – 12:42 pm | 09:13 am – 10:45 am | 06:08 am | 06:27 pm |
| Chennai | 11:42 am – 12:32 pm | 09:02 am – 10:35 am | 05:57 am | 06:17 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:49 am – 12:39 pm | 09:08 am – 10:41 am | 06:02 am | 06:26 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:10 am – 12:00 pm | 08:27 am – 10:01 am | 05:20 am | 05:50 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Sat, 5 September 2026.
Dahi Handi 2026 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Dahi Handi 2026 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Sat, 5 September 2026 is 11:54 am – 12:44 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
