Karva Chauth 2026 Date — Thursday, October 29, 2026
When is Karva Chauth in 2026? Karva Chauth 2026 falls on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Observance: Karwa Chauth. City calendars may vary slightly by sunrise and amanta or purnimanta tradition — confirm with your local mandir.
Other years: Karva Chauth 2025 date · Karva Chauth 2027 date
Karva Chauth 2026 muhurat & timings — Delhi
| Sunrise | 06:30 am |
|---|---|
| Sunset | 05:38 pm |
| Moonrise | 08:12 pm |
| Brahma Muhurat | 04:48 am – 05:39 am |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:42 am – 12:27 pm |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 01:28 pm – 02:51 pm |
| Tithi at sunrise | Krishna Chaturthi |
| Nakshatra | Rohini |
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 Thu, 29 October 2026 or ask your local mandir.
Karva Chauth 2026 — full list of dates
| Observance | Date & day | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Karva Chauth | Thu, 29 October 2026 | Moonrise vrat |
| Ahoi Ashtami | Tue, 1 December 2026 |
Why we celebrate
Married women fast for husband's longevity; legend of Karva and Savitri-like devotion.
How it is celebrated
Mehendi, sargi before dawn, evening puja at moonrise.
Puja timing
Fast from sunrise; puja and moon sighting after sunset (or Krishna story in some regions if moon hidden).
Foods & offerings
Sargi pre-dawn from mother-in-law; break fast with water and meal after moon.
Rituals
- Pre-dawn sargi.
- Evening karva puja in group.
- View moon through sieve; husband offers water.
Karva Chauth dates by year
| Year | Date & day |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Karva Chauth 2025 date |
| 2026 | Thu, 29 October 2026 |
| 2027 | Karva Chauth 2027 date |
| 2028 | Karva Chauth 2028 date |
Hindu festivals around Karva Chauth 2026
- Sharad Purnima 2026 date — Sun, 25 October 2026
- Dussehra 2026 date — Tue, 20 October 2026
- Dhanteras 2026 date — Sat, 7 November 2026
- Durga Puja 2026 date — Mon, 19 October 2026
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2026 date — Sun, 8 November 2026
- Diwali 2026 date — Mon, 9 November 2026
- Govardhan Puja 2026 date — Tue, 10 November 2026
- Bhai Dooj 2026 date — Wed, 11 November 2026
- Chhath Puja 2026 date — Sun, 15 November 2026
- Skanda Sashti 2026 date — Sun, 15 November 2026
- Sharad Navratri 2026 date — Sun, 11 October 2026
- Mahalaya Amavasya 2026 date — Sat, 10 October 2026
Karva Chauth 2026 puja & muhurat timings in major cities
| City | Abhijit Muhurat | Rahu Kaal (avoid) | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 11:42 am – 12:26 pm | 01:28 pm – 02:51 pm | 06:30 am | 05:38 pm |
| Mumbai | 11:59 am – 12:45 pm | 01:48 pm – 03:14 pm | 06:37 am | 06:06 pm |
| Bengaluru | 11:39 am – 12:26 pm | 01:30 pm – 02:58 pm | 06:12 am | 05:54 pm |
| Chennai | 11:29 am – 12:15 pm | 01:20 pm – 02:47 pm | 06:01 am | 05:43 pm |
| Hyderabad | 11:36 am – 12:22 pm | 01:26 pm – 02:52 pm | 06:13 am | 05:46 pm |
| Kolkata | 10:57 am – 11:42 am | 12:45 pm – 02:10 pm | 05:39 am | 05:01 pm |
Times come from each city’s own sunrise, sunset and panchang for Thu, 29 October 2026.
Karva Chauth 2026 FAQ
What time is Abhijit Muhurat on Karva Chauth 2026 in Delhi?
Abhijit Muhurat in Delhi on Thu, 29 October 2026 is 11:42 am – 12:26 pm (local time, AllMandir panchang). See the table for other cities.
