Chhath Puja 2026

Chhath Puja 2026 falls on Sunday, 15 November 2026. Timings below are in IST for New Delhi.

Chhath Puja 2026 date and timings

DateSunday, 15 November 2026
TithiShukla Shashthi
Tithi begins11:25 PM, 14 Nov
Tithi ends2:02 AM, 16 Nov
Observed inBihar, Jharkhand, East UP

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About Chhath Puja

Chhath Puja is the festival of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh. Its main day is the Sandhya Arghya, the offering to the setting Sun.

How the date is fixed

The Sandhya Arghya falls on the sixth day (Shashthi) of the bright half of Kartika, on the day Shashthi prevails at sunset.

Chhath Puja in other years

Frequently Asked Questions

Chhath Puja 2026 kab hai? (When is Chhath Puja in 2026?)

Chhath Puja 2026 is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 (New Delhi).

What is the tithi of Chhath Puja 2026?

Shukla Shashthi, from 11:25 PM, 14 Nov to 2:02 AM, 16 Nov (IST).