Chhath Puja 2026: date and muhurat

छठ पूजा 2026

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Chhath Puja 2026 is on 15 November 2026, Sunday.

Sandhya arghya (sunset): 5:27 PM
Usha arghya (sunrise, next day): 6:44 AM (16 Nov)
Shukla Shashthi: 11:24 PM (14 Nov) to 2:01 AM (16 Nov)

What it is and how it is observed

Chhath Puja worships the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya over four days. On the main day (Kartika Shukla Shashthi) devotees stand in water and offer arghya to the setting Sun, and to the rising Sun the next morning, ending a fast kept without water.

How the date is fixed

Kartika (amanta) Shukla Shashthi: tithi prevailing at sunset.

Frequently asked questions

When is Chhath Puja 2026?

Chhath Puja 2026 is on Sunday, 15 November 2026.

What are the Chhath Puja 2026 timings?

For New Delhi - Sandhya arghya (sunset): 5:27 PM; Usha arghya (sunrise, next day): 6:44 AM (16 Nov). Timings vary by city by a few minutes; check the Panchang for your city.

Why is Chhath Puja 2026 observed on 15 Nov?

The date follows the rule: Kartika (amanta) Shukla Shashthi: tithi prevailing at sunset. In 2026 that is 15 November 2026, Sunday (New Delhi).

Timings vary by city. Every time here is for New Delhi's sunrise, sunset and moonrise; in another city they shift by a few minutes and occasionally the date does too. Dates follow Drik Panchang's Smarta (default) reckoning. Check the Panchang for your own city.

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