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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.

Karva Chauth 2026 — full list of dates

Karva Chauth 2026 key dates and days
ObservanceDate & dayNotes
Karva ChauthThu, 29 October 2026Moonrise vrat
Ahoi AshtamiTue, 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

  1. Pre-dawn sargi.
  2. Evening karva puja in group.
  3. View moon through sieve; husband offers water.

Karva Chauth dates by year

When is Karva Chauth — 2025 to 2029
YearDate & day
2025Fri, 10 October 2025
2026Thu, 29 October 2026
2027Tue, 19 October 2027
2028Sat, 7 October 2028
2029Fri, 26 October 2029

Hindu festivals around Karva Chauth 2026