Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Date — Tuesday, September 15, 2026
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026? Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Observance: Ganesh Chaturthi. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 date · Ganesh Chaturthi 2027 date
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:06 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 06:26 pm |
| Moonrise | 10:00 am |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:32 am – 05:19 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:51 am – 12:40 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 03:21 pm – 04:53 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Shukla Chaturthi |
| Nakshatra | Swati |
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 Tue, 15 September 2026 or ask your local mandir.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ganesh Chaturthi — sthapana | Tue, 15 September 2026 | Main day |
| Rishi Panchami | Wed, 16 September 2026 | |
| Gowri Habba / Gauri puja | Mon, 14 September 2026 | |
| Anant Chaturdashi — Ganesh visarjan | Fri, 25 September 2026 |
Why we celebrate
Birth of Lord Ganesha — Vighnaharta who removes obstacles before all auspicious work.
How it is celebrated
Clay Ganesha installation at home and sarvajanik pandals; modak, aarti, visarjan procession.
Puja timing
Madhyahna puja on Chaturthi; visarjan on Anant Chaturdashi or 1.5/3/5/7/11 days per family tradition.
Foods & offerings
Modak, ladoo, kozhukattai, sundal — Ganesha's favorites.
Rituals
- Pranapratishtha and shodashopachara puja.
- Daily aarti and modak naivedyam.
- Visarjan with "Ganpati Bappa Morya" procession.
Ganesh Chaturthi dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 date |
| 2026 | Tue, 15 September 2026 |
| 2027 | Ganesh Chaturthi 2027 date |
| 2028 | Ganesh Chaturthi 2028 date |
Hindu festivals around Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
- Hartalika Teej 2026 date — Mon, 14 September 2026
- Anant Chaturdashi 2026 date — Fri, 25 September 2026
- Dahi Handi 2026 date — Sat, 5 September 2026
- Janmashtami 2026 date — Fri, 4 September 2026
- Raksha Bandhan 2026 date — Fri, 28 August 2026
- Onam 2026 date — Wed, 26 August 2026
- Varalakshmi Vratam 2026 date — Fri, 21 August 2026
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 date — Sat, 10 October 2026
- Sharad Navratri 2026 date — Sun, 11 October 2026
- Nag Panchami 2026 date — Mon, 17 August 2026
- Hariyali Teej 2026 date — Sat, 15 August 2026
- Durga Puja 2026 date — Mon, 19 October 2026
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:51 am – 12:40 pm | 03:21 pm – 04:53 pm | 06:06 am | 06:26 pm |
| Mumbai | 12:09 pm – 12:58 pm | 03:37 pm – 05:09 pm | 06:26 am | 06:41 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:50 am – 12:39 pm | 03:17 pm – 04:49 pm | 06:08 am | 06:20 pm |
| Chennai | 11:39 am – 12:28 pm | 03:07 pm – 04:38 pm | 05:58 am | 06:10 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:46 am – 12:35 pm | 03:14 pm – 04:46 pm | 06:04 am | 06:18 pm |
| Kolkata | 11:07 am – 11:56 am | 02:35 pm – 04:08 pm | 05:23 am | 05:40 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Tue, 15 September 2026.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Tue, 15 September 2026 is 11:51 am – 12:40 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
