Chhath Puja 2026: dates of all four days
The great Chhath festival 2026 begins with Nahay-Khay on November 13, 2026 and ends with the usha arghya on November 16, 2026.
| Date | Day |
|---|---|
| November 13, 2026, Friday | Day one — Nahay-Khay |
| November 14, 2026, Saturday | Day two — Kharna |
| November 15, 2026, Sunday | Day three — sandhya arghya |
| November 16, 2026, Monday | Day four — usha arghya and parana |
Dates are based on the panchang for New Delhi; tithi timings can differ by a few minutes in other cities.
Frequently asked questions
When does Chhath Puja 2026 begin?
From Nahay-Khay on November 13, 2026, Friday.
When is the sandhya arghya in Chhath 2026?
November 15, 2026, Sunday
What is Kharna in Chhath?
On the second day the vrati stays without water all day and in the evening makes prasad of jaggery kheer and roti; after this the 36-hour nirjala vrat begins.