Karwa Chauth 2026: date and muhurat

करवा चौथ 2026

New Delhi, Delhi · IST

Karwa Chauth 2026 is on 29 October 2026, Thursday.

Puja muhurat: 5:38 PM – 6:56 PM
Moonrise: 8:16 PM
Krishna Chaturthi: 1:07 AM to 10:10 PM

What it is and how it is observed

On Karwa Chauth married women keep a fast from sunrise to moonrise for their husbands' long life. The evening puja of Karwa Mata is followed by offering water (arghya) to the Moon, after which the fast is broken.

How the date is fixed

Ashwin (amanta) Krishna Chaturthi: tithi prevailing at moonrise.

Frequently asked questions

When is Karwa Chauth 2026?

Karwa Chauth 2026 is on Thursday, 29 October 2026.

What is the Karwa Chauth 2026 puja muhurat?

For New Delhi - Puja muhurat: 5:38 PM – 6:56 PM; Moonrise: 8:16 PM. Timings vary by city by a few minutes; check the Panchang for your city.

Why is Karwa Chauth 2026 observed on 29 Oct?

The date follows the rule: Ashwin (amanta) Krishna Chaturthi: tithi prevailing at moonrise. In 2026 that is 29 October 2026, Thursday (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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