Chhath Puja 2026: Dates and Arghya Time
Chhath Puja 2026: 13–16 November 2026. Sandhya Arghya Sun 15 Nov, Usha Arghya Mon 16 Nov.
4-day Chhath calendar 2026
| Date | Day | Ritual |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, 13 Nov | Day 1 | Nahay Khay |
| Sat, 14 Nov | Day 2 | Kharna (Lohanda) |
| Sun, 15 Nov | Day 3 | Sandhya Arghya (sunset) |
| Mon, 16 Nov | Day 4 | Usha Arghya (sunrise) and parana |
Sandhya Arghya time
| City | Sunset, Sun 15 Nov (IST) |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | 5:28 PM |
| Patna | 5:01 PM |
Usha Arghya and parana
| City | Sunrise, Mon 16 Nov (IST) |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | 6:44 AM |
| Patna | 6:07 AM |
Parana (breaking the 36-hour nirjala fast) follows the Usha Arghya.
Samagri
Bamboo soop and daura (baskets), thekua, rice laddoo, sugarcane, coconut, banana, citrus (gagal/nimbu), sweet potato, suthni, diya, milk and water for arghya.
Vidhi
Day-by-day steps: Chhath puja vidhi.
Chhath 2027
Sandhya Arghya on Thursday, 4 November 2027; Usha Arghya on 5 November 2027.
Related
- Bhai Dooj 2026
- Chhath puja vidhi
- Festival calendar 2026
- Today’s Panchang (sunrise and sunset for your city)
All times are IST for New Delhi. Muhurat changes with your city’s sunrise and sunset: check today’s Panchang for your location. Outside India (USA, UK, Canada and elsewhere) the date can differ; use your local panchang. Sources: Drik Panchang, Sanatan Bodh, Shastra Panchangam, Janam Kundli Jyotish; AstroSage and Real Panchang (2027).
Frequently asked questions
- Chhath puja 2026 kab hai?
- Chhath Puja 2026 runs from 13 to 16 November 2026; the main Sandhya Arghya is on Sunday, 15 November.
- What is the Chhath 2026 arghya time?
- Sandhya Arghya at sunset on 15 November (New Delhi 5:28 PM, Patna 5:01 PM IST) and Usha Arghya at sunrise on 16 November (New Delhi 6:44 AM, Patna 6:07 AM IST).
- When is Kharna in 2026?
- Kharna is on Saturday, 14 November 2026.