Durga Ashtami 2026 falls on Monday, 19 October 2026. Timings below are in IST for New Delhi.
| Date | Monday, 19 October 2026 |
| Tithi | Shukla Ashtami |
| Tithi begins | 8:29 AM, 18 Oct |
| Tithi ends | 10:52 AM, 19 Oct |
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Durga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami) is the eighth day of Navratri and the high point of Durga Puja.
It is the day on which Ashwin Shukla Ashtami prevails at sunrise.
Durga Ashtami 2026 is on Monday, 19 October 2026 (New Delhi).
Shukla Ashtami, from 8:29 AM, 18 Oct to 10:52 AM, 19 Oct (IST).