Karwa Chauth 2026 Date, Moonrise and Puja Muhurat
Karwa Chauth 2026 is on Thursday, 29 October 2026. Moonrise in New Delhi: 8:17 PM IST.
Karwa Chauth 2026 date and Chaturthi tithi
Karwa Chauth 2026: Thursday, 29 October 2026
Karwa Chauth is observed on Kartik Krishna Chaturthi in the Purnimanta calendar (Ashwin Krishna Chaturthi in the Amanta calendar), the day Chaturthi prevails at moonrise. In 2026 Chaturthi tithi begins at 1:06 AM and ends at 10:09 PM on 29 October (New Delhi), covering moonrise that evening.
| Item (New Delhi, 29 Oct) | Time (IST) |
|---|---|
| Karwa Chauth puja muhurat | 5:38 PM – 6:56 PM |
| Fasting time | 6:31 AM – 8:17 PM |
| Moonrise | 8:17 PM |
| Chaturthi tithi | 1:06 AM – 10:09 PM |
Moonrise is local: it is later in western cities (Mumbai is roughly 8:56–9:00 PM) and earlier in the east, and calendars that include local terrain or refraction may differ by a few minutes. Check the moonrise for your city on the Panchang for 29 October after changing the location.
Significance
Married women keep a nirjala (waterless) fast from sunrise to moonrise for the long life and well-being of their husbands; many unmarried women also observe it. The day is linked to the story of Queen Veeravati and to Karwa, a devoted wife whose prayers are said to have saved her husband from a crocodile. It is widely celebrated in Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Madhya Pradesh.
Rituals at a glance
- Sargi, a pre-dawn meal often given by the mother-in-law, before sunrise.
- Evening puja of Gauri (Parvati), Shiva, Ganesha and Kartikeya with the karwa (clay pot), and listening to the Karwa Chauth katha in a group.
- After moonrise, view the moon through a sieve, offer arghya, then see the husband’s face and break the fast with water from him.
For the full step-by-step method, see our Karwa Chauth puja vidhi.
What follows
Ahoi Ashtami is on Sunday, 1 November 2026, and Dhanteras on 6 November.
Karwa Chauth 2027
Karwa Chauth 2027 is listed on Monday, 18 October 2027.
Related
- Previous: Sharad Purnima 2026
- Next: Ahoi Ashtami 2026
- Dhanteras 2026
- Karwa Chauth puja vidhi
- Festival calendar 2026
- Free Panchang Today
All times are IST for New Delhi unless stated otherwise. Muhurat changes with your city’s sunrise, sunset and moonrise: check today’s Panchang for your location. Outside India the date can differ; use your local panchang. Sources: Drik Panchang (New Delhi), cross-checked with Free Panchang’s own calculation (Lahiri ayanamsa); AstroSage 2026 festival calendar.
Frequently asked questions
- Karwa Chauth 2026 kab hai?
- Karwa Chauth 2026 is on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
- What time is moonrise on Karwa Chauth 2026?
- Moonrise in New Delhi is at 8:17 PM IST on 29 October 2026; other cities differ, for example Mumbai is roughly 8:56 to 9:00 PM.
- What is the Karwa Chauth 2026 puja muhurat?
- In New Delhi the puja muhurat is 5:38 PM to 6:56 PM IST, and the fast runs from 6:31 AM to 8:17 PM.