Chhath Puja 2026: Complete Calendar and Timings
In 2026, the grand festival of Chhath Puja spans from Friday, November 13, 2026, to Monday, November 16, 2026Chhath Puja is linked to the lunar calendar, occurring on the Kartik Shukla Paksha Shashthi Tithi.
For those fasting or intending to visit the Ghats, it is essential to know the precise times of sunrise and sunset, since the Arghya (offerings) must be presented exactly at the moment the sun touches the horizon.
The Four-Day Schedule for 2026
| Day / Ritual | Date (2026) | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: Nahay Khay | Friday, Nov 13 | Holy bath, purifying the home, eating Kaddu Bhaat. |
| Day 2: Kharna | Saturday, Nov 14 | Nirjala fast commences in the evening following the offering of Rasiyaw Kheer Prasad. (Shashthi Tithi starts at 11:23 PM) |
| Day 3: Sandhya Arghya | Sunday, Nov 15 | The key day. Presenting Arghya to the setting sun at the Ghats. |
| Day 4: Usha Arghya | Monday, Nov 16 | Presenting Arghya to the rising sun, then breaking the fast (Parana). (Shashthi Tithi concludes at 2:00 AM, Saptami begins) |
Sandhya Arghya Sunset Timings - Nov 15, 2026
Since the sun sets at varying times throughout the country, devotees need to adhere to their local city-specific Panchang timings to perform the Sandhya Arghya on Sunday, November 15.
| City | Local Sunset Time (Approx) |
|---|---|
| Patna, Bihar | 5:00 PM |
| Varanasi, UP | 5:10 PM |
| Delhi & NCR | 5:28 PM |
| Kolkata, WB | 4:53 PM |
| Mumbai, MH | 5:58 PM |
Usha Arghya Sunrise Timings - Nov 16, 2026
The festival ends with the offering to the rising sun on Monday morning, November 16.
| City | Local Sunrise Time (Approx) |
|---|---|
| Kolkata, WB | 5:51 AM |
| Patna, Bihar | 6:10 AM |
| Varanasi, UP | 6:18 AM |
| Delhi & NCR | 6:44 AM |
| Mumbai, MH | 6:46 AM |
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