Pitru Paksha 2026 Dates, Tithis & Calendar

Navami Shraddha 2026 date in 2026

For the New Delhi reference calendar,Navami Shraddha 2026 falls on October 4, 2026. This is an observance date, not a claim that the tithi runs from midnight to midnight.

Navami is also discussed as Matra/Matri Navami in a number of regional and family traditions. Terminology and who is specifically remembered can vary.

How to use this date

Use the date only after confirming that the ancestor’s death tithi matches this Shraddha and that the local Panchang for the ceremony location assigns the same civil date. Clock timings should always be taken from the local city calculation.

Chaturthi Shraddha 2026 date in 2026

For the New Delhi reference calendar,Chaturthi Shraddha 2026 falls on September 30, 2026. This is an observance date, not a claim that the tithi runs from midnight to midnight.

2026 note:Chaturthi and Panchami share September 30 in the New Delhi reference calendar, so do not infer the date by counting civil days from Pratipada.

How to use this date

Use the date only after confirming that the ancestor’s death tithi matches this Shraddha and that the local Panchang for the ceremony location assigns the same civil date. Clock timings should always be taken from the local city calculation.

Magha Shraddha 2026 date

For the New Delhi reference calendar,Magha Shraddha falls on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, alongside Dwadashi Shraddha.

Why it appears alongside a tithi Shraddha

Magha Shraddha is linked with Magha Nakshatra, so calendar publishers may list it on the same civil date as a numbered tithi Shraddha. Treat it as an additional named observance rather than a replacement for Dwadashi.

Dwitiya Shraddha 2026 date in 2026

For the New Delhi reference calendar,Dwitiya Shraddha 2026 falls on September 28, 2026. This is an observance date, not a claim that the tithi runs from midnight to midnight.

How to use this date

Use the date only after confirming that the ancestor’s death tithi matches this Shraddha and that the local Panchang for the ceremony location assigns the same civil date. Clock timings should always be taken from the local city calculation.

2026 fallback date commonly used

When the death tithi is unknown, many traditions useSarva Pitru Amavasya on October 10, 2026in the New Delhi reference calendar. Family practice can differ, so treat this as a planning guide rather than a universal ritual ruling.

Information worth checking before deciding

• Whether the family already follows a remembered annual tithi.
• Whether a priest or elder has recorded the lunar death date.
• The city where the observance will be performed.
• Whether the family tradition uses a special category rule.

Purnima Shraddha 2026 date

For New Delhi, Purnima Shraddha isSaturday, September 26, 2026. Drik Panchang’s New Delhi Purnima listing places Bhadrapada Purnima from late September 25 into September 26.

How it relates to the fortnight

Purnima Shraddha is commonly shown alongside the Pitru Paksha calendar, while the main Krishna Paksha tithi sequence begins with Pratipada Shraddha on September 27. This distinction is useful for both searchers and calendar design.

Shashthi Shraddha 2026 date in 2026

For the New Delhi reference calendar,Shashthi Shraddha 2026 falls on October 1, 2026. This is an observance date, not a claim that the tithi runs from midnight to midnight.

How to use this date

Use the date only after confirming that the ancestor’s death tithi matches this Shraddha and that the local Panchang for the ceremony location assigns the same civil date. Clock timings should always be taken from the local city calculation.

Civil date versus tithi

A Gregorian date begins at midnight. A tithi begins and ends according to the angular relationship of the Moon and Sun, so it can change in the middle of a civil day. Shraddha date selection therefore considers which tithi is present during the relevant local daytime period.

A 2026 location example

Why sunrise and local time matter

Panchang day boundaries and the placement of the afternoon period are calculated locally. The same astronomical tithi can therefore be assigned to different civil dates in New Delhi, Toronto or New York.

The 2026 detail that can cause mistakes

Do not count forward by civil-day number after the start. In New Delhi,Chaturthi and Panchami Shraddha both fall on September 30. The observance is tithi-based, and two tithis can qualify on one Gregorian date.

Purnima Shraddha versus Pitru Paksha proper

Purnima Shraddha on September 26 is commonly listed with the Shraddha calendar. The main Krishna Paksha sequence begins with Pratipada on September 27. Keeping those two ideas separate makes the calendar easier to understand.

Dwadashi Shraddha 2026 date in 2026

For the New Delhi reference calendar,Dwadashi Shraddha 2026 falls on October 7, 2026. This is an observance date, not a claim that the tithi runs from midnight to midnight.

How to use this date

Use the date only after confirming that the ancestor’s death tithi matches this Shraddha and that the local Panchang for the ceremony location assigns the same civil date. Clock timings should always be taken from the local city calculation.

2026 date and New Delhi tithi window

Saturday, October 10, 2026is the New Delhi observance date. Published New Delhi calculations place Amavasya from roughly9:36 PM on October 9 to 9:20 PM on October 10. Use a city-specific Panchang for the final local timing.

Why this page matters

Sarva Pitru Amavasya is the closing observance of the 2026 sequence. It is also commonly used when the exact death tithi is unknown or when a family observes ancestors collectively, subject to family and tradition-specific guidance.

What follows in 2026

For New Delhi, Sharad Navratri begins onSunday, October 11, 2026, the day after Sarva Pitru Amavasya. This is useful for families coordinating adjacent festival dates.

2026 date and New Delhi tithi window

Saturday, October 10, 2026is the New Delhi observance date. Published New Delhi calculations place Amavasya from roughly9:36 PM on October 9 to 9:20 PM on October 10. Use a city-specific Panchang for the final local timing.

Why this page matters

Sarva Pitru Amavasya is the closing observance of the 2026 sequence. It is also commonly used when the exact death tithi is unknown or when a family observes ancestors collectively, subject to family and tradition-specific guidance.

What follows in 2026

For New Delhi, Sharad Navratri begins onSunday, October 11, 2026, the day after Sarva Pitru Amavasya. This is useful for families coordinating adjacent festival dates.

Civil date versus tithi

A Gregorian date begins at midnight. A tithi begins and ends according to the angular relationship of the Moon and Sun, so it can change in the middle of a civil day. Shraddha date selection therefore considers which tithi is present during the relevant local daytime period.

A 2026 location example

Why sunrise and local time matter

Panchang day boundaries and the placement of the afternoon period are calculated locally. The same astronomical tithi can therefore be assigned to different civil dates in New Delhi, Toronto or New York.

Panchami Shraddha 2026 date in 2026

For the New Delhi reference calendar,Panchami Shraddha 2026 falls on September 30, 2026. This is an observance date, not a claim that the tithi runs from midnight to midnight.

2026 note:Chaturthi and Panchami share September 30 in the New Delhi reference calendar, so do not infer the date by counting civil days from Pratipada.

How to use this date

Use the date only after confirming that the ancestor’s death tithi matches this Shraddha and that the local Panchang for the ceremony location assigns the same civil date. Clock timings should always be taken from the local city calculation.

Pitru Paksha 2026 quick answers

Why answers can differ online

Some pages count Purnima Shraddha as the first calendar entry while others say Pitru Paksha proper begins with Pratipada. Overseas pages can also show a civil date one day earlier. Check the location and the definition used before treating two pages as contradictory.

2026 calendar reference for Canada

The cited reference usesToronto example. In that example, Purnima Shraddha isSeptember 25, the Pratipada sequence beginsSeptember 26, and Sarva Pitru Amavasya isOctober 9.

Toronto’s 2026 calendar is earlier than New Delhi at the beginning and end of the sequence; use the city where the rite is performed.

Why a country name is not enough

Panchang calculations depend on the city, timezone, sunrise and the tithi prevailing during the relevant part of the day. A country can span several time zones, so this page uses a named city example rather than presenting one clock time as universal for the whole country.

Compare 2026 across locations

The 2026 detail that can cause mistakes

Do not count forward by civil-day number after the start. In New Delhi,Chaturthi and Panchami Shraddha both fall on September 30. The observance is tithi-based, and two tithis can qualify on one Gregorian date.

Purnima Shraddha versus Pitru Paksha proper

Purnima Shraddha on September 26 is commonly listed with the Shraddha calendar. The main Krishna Paksha sequence begins with Pratipada on September 27. Keeping those two ideas separate makes the calendar easier to understand.

Pratipada Shraddha 2026 date in 2026

For the New Delhi reference calendar,Pratipada Shraddha 2026 falls on September 27, 2026. This is an observance date, not a claim that the tithi runs from midnight to midnight.

How to use this date

Use the date only after confirming that the ancestor’s death tithi matches this Shraddha and that the local Panchang for the ceremony location assigns the same civil date. Clock timings should always be taken from the local city calculation.

2026 calendar reference for India

The cited reference usesNew Delhi. In that example, Purnima Shraddha isSeptember 26, the Pratipada sequence beginsSeptember 27, and Sarva Pitru Amavasya isOctober 10.

New Delhi is used as the reference calendar for the core 2026 pages. Exact Kutup, Rohina and Aparahna windows vary by city.

Why a country name is not enough

Panchang calculations depend on the city, timezone, sunrise and the tithi prevailing during the relevant part of the day. A country can span several time zones, so this page uses a named city example rather than presenting one clock time as universal for the whole country.

Compare 2026 across locations

The short answer

In the New Delhi reference calendar, both observances are assigned toWednesday, September 30, 2026. The reason is not a printing error: both tithis intersect the afternoon decision period used for Shraddha date selection.

Why simple day-counting fails

If someone labels Pratipada as “day 1” and then just counts civil days, the sequence becomes misleading after September 30. Panchami does not simply move to October 1; Shashthi is the named Shraddha for October 1 in the New Delhi reference calendar.

What to do in practice

Find the ancestor’s death tithi first, then verify that tithi in the local Panchang for the city where the observance is taking place. Do not choose a date by ordinal day number alone.

2026 calendar reference for Dubai / UAE

The cited reference usesDubai example. In that example, Purnima Shraddha isSeptember 26, the Pratipada sequence beginsSeptember 27, and Sarva Pitru Amavasya isOctober 10.

Dubai’s cited 2026 calendar matches the New Delhi civil dates for the opening and closing observances; muhurat windows use Gulf Standard Time.

Why a country name is not enough

Panchang calculations depend on the city, timezone, sunrise and the tithi prevailing during the relevant part of the day. A country can span several time zones, so this page uses a named city example rather than presenting one clock time as universal for the whole country.

Compare 2026 across locations

Ekadashi Shraddha 2026 date in 2026

For the New Delhi reference calendar,Ekadashi Shraddha 2026 falls on October 6, 2026. This is an observance date, not a claim that the tithi runs from midnight to midnight.

How to use this date

Use the date only after confirming that the ancestor’s death tithi matches this Shraddha and that the local Panchang for the ceremony location assigns the same civil date. Clock timings should always be taken from the local city calculation.

Civil date versus tithi

A Gregorian date begins at midnight. A tithi begins and ends according to the angular relationship of the Moon and Sun, so it can change in the middle of a civil day. Shraddha date selection therefore considers which tithi is present during the relevant local daytime period.

A 2026 location example

Why sunrise and local time matter

Panchang day boundaries and the placement of the afternoon period are calculated locally. The same astronomical tithi can therefore be assigned to different civil dates in New Delhi, Toronto or New York.

2026 calendar reference for Australia

The cited reference usesSydney example. In that example, Purnima Shraddha isSeptember 26, the Pratipada sequence beginsSeptember 27, and Sarva Pitru Amavasya isOctober 10.

Sydney shares the cited start/end civil dates with New Delhi but some intermediate tithi assignments differ, so use the local city calendar.

Why a country name is not enough

Panchang calculations depend on the city, timezone, sunrise and the tithi prevailing during the relevant part of the day. A country can span several time zones, so this page uses a named city example rather than presenting one clock time as universal for the whole country.

Compare 2026 across locations

A practical selection sequence

1. Identify the ancestor’s lunar death tithi if known.
2. Locate that tithi within the 2026 Pitru Paksha calendar.
3. Set the Panchang to the city where the observance will occur.
4. Check the local afternoon/tithi assignment and any special family rule.
5. Confirm with family or priestly guidance when traditions differ.

Why the Gregorian anniversary is not enough

The death anniversary’s civil date does not reliably tell you the Shraddha tithi. A tithi is based on the lunar phase and shifts through the civil calendar each year.

Maha Bharani 2026 date

For the New Delhi reference calendar,Maha Bharani falls on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, the same civil date as Tritiya Shraddha.

Why it is listed differently

Maha Bharani is tied to Bharani Nakshatra, so it is not simply another numbered tithi in the Pratipada-to-Amavasya sequence. That is why calendars often display it as an additional named observance.

Saptami Shraddha 2026 date in 2026

For the New Delhi reference calendar,Saptami Shraddha 2026 falls on October 2, 2026. This is an observance date, not a claim that the tithi runs from midnight to midnight.

How to use this date

Use the date only after confirming that the ancestor’s death tithi matches this Shraddha and that the local Panchang for the ceremony location assigns the same civil date. Clock timings should always be taken from the local city calculation.

2026 calendar reference for United Kingdom

The cited reference usesUK example (Bangor/Oxford references). In that example, Purnima Shraddha isSeptember 26, the Pratipada sequence beginsSeptember 27, and Sarva Pitru Amavasya isOctober 10.

UK dates broadly match New Delhi for the first and last named observances in the cited 2026 references, but local clock times differ.

Why a country name is not enough

Panchang calculations depend on the city, timezone, sunrise and the tithi prevailing during the relevant part of the day. A country can span several time zones, so this page uses a named city example rather than presenting one clock time as universal for the whole country.

Compare 2026 across locations

Chaturdashi Shraddha 2026 date in 2026

For the New Delhi reference calendar,Chaturdashi Shraddha 2026 falls on October 9, 2026. This is an observance date, not a claim that the tithi runs from midnight to midnight.

Many Panchang traditions apply special rules to Chaturdashi Shraddha, particularly for some categories of untimely death. Confirm the applicable family or priestly rule rather than applying a generic article universally.

How to use this date

Use the date only after confirming that the ancestor’s death tithi matches this Shraddha and that the local Panchang for the ceremony location assigns the same civil date. Clock timings should always be taken from the local city calculation.

2026 planning checklist

• Record the ancestor’s death tithi if known.
• Choose the city where the observance will occur.
• Verify the local 2026 Panchang rather than forwarding an India-only screenshot.
• Mark special 2026 dates: September 30 has both Chaturthi and Panchami in New Delhi.
• Confirm supplies, family roles and priest availability according to your tradition.
• Keep the final calendar with the city and timezone printed on it.

Dates to put on the family calendar

2026 calendar reference for United States

The cited reference usesNew York / New Jersey example. In that example, Purnima Shraddha isSeptember 25, the Pratipada sequence beginsSeptember 26, and Sarva Pitru Amavasya isOctober 9.

Eastern U.S. examples can be one civil date earlier than New Delhi because the tithi crosses the local afternoon window differently.

Why a country name is not enough

Panchang calculations depend on the city, timezone, sunrise and the tithi prevailing during the relevant part of the day. A country can span several time zones, so this page uses a named city example rather than presenting one clock time as universal for the whole country.

Compare 2026 across locations

Trayodashi Shraddha 2026 date in 2026

For the New Delhi reference calendar,Trayodashi Shraddha 2026 falls on October 8, 2026. This is an observance date, not a claim that the tithi runs from midnight to midnight.

How to use this date

Use the date only after confirming that the ancestor’s death tithi matches this Shraddha and that the local Panchang for the ceremony location assigns the same civil date. Clock timings should always be taken from the local city calculation.

The 2026 detail that can cause mistakes

Do not count forward by civil-day number after the start. In New Delhi,Chaturthi and Panchami Shraddha both fall on September 30. The observance is tithi-based, and two tithis can qualify on one Gregorian date.

Purnima Shraddha versus Pitru Paksha proper

Purnima Shraddha on September 26 is commonly listed with the Shraddha calendar. The main Krishna Paksha sequence begins with Pratipada on September 27. Keeping those two ideas separate makes the calendar easier to understand.

2026 date and New Delhi tithi window

Saturday, October 10, 2026is the New Delhi observance date. Published New Delhi calculations place Amavasya from roughly9:36 PM on October 9 to 9:20 PM on October 10. Use a city-specific Panchang for the final local timing.

Why this page matters

Sarva Pitru Amavasya is the closing observance of the 2026 sequence. It is also commonly used when the exact death tithi is unknown or when a family observes ancestors collectively, subject to family and tradition-specific guidance.

What follows in 2026

For New Delhi, Sharad Navratri begins onSunday, October 11, 2026, the day after Sarva Pitru Amavasya. This is useful for families coordinating adjacent festival dates.

Ashtami Shraddha 2026 date in 2026

For the New Delhi reference calendar,Ashtami Shraddha 2026 falls on October 3, 2026. This is an observance date, not a claim that the tithi runs from midnight to midnight.

How to use this date

Use the date only after confirming that the ancestor’s death tithi matches this Shraddha and that the local Panchang for the ceremony location assigns the same civil date. Clock timings should always be taken from the local city calculation.

Tritiya Shraddha 2026 date in 2026

For the New Delhi reference calendar,Tritiya Shraddha 2026 falls on September 29, 2026. This is an observance date, not a claim that the tithi runs from midnight to midnight.

How to use this date

Use the date only after confirming that the ancestor’s death tithi matches this Shraddha and that the local Panchang for the ceremony location assigns the same civil date. Clock timings should always be taken from the local city calculation.

2026 planning checklist

• Record the ancestor’s death tithi if known.
• Choose the city where the observance will occur.
• Verify the local 2026 Panchang rather than forwarding an India-only screenshot.
• Mark special 2026 dates: September 30 has both Chaturthi and Panchami in New Delhi.
• Confirm supplies, family roles and priest availability according to your tradition.
• Keep the final calendar with the city and timezone printed on it.

Dates to put on the family calendar

The 2026 detail that can cause mistakes

Do not count forward by civil-day number after the start. In New Delhi,Chaturthi and Panchami Shraddha both fall on September 30. The observance is tithi-based, and two tithis can qualify on one Gregorian date.

Purnima Shraddha versus Pitru Paksha proper

Purnima Shraddha on September 26 is commonly listed with the Shraddha calendar. The main Krishna Paksha sequence begins with Pratipada on September 27. Keeping those two ideas separate makes the calendar easier to understand.

Dashami Shraddha 2026 date in 2026

For the New Delhi reference calendar,Dashami Shraddha 2026 falls on October 5, 2026. This is an observance date, not a claim that the tithi runs from midnight to midnight.

How to use this date

Use the date only after confirming that the ancestor’s death tithi matches this Shraddha and that the local Panchang for the ceremony location assigns the same civil date. Clock timings should always be taken from the local city calculation.