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Chhath Puja 2026: Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi & Significance
📅 Sunday, 15 November 2026 → Wednesday, 18 November 2026
| Tithi begins | 11:24 PM, 14 Nov |
|---|---|
| Tithi ends | 02:02 AM, 16 Nov |
| Sunrise / Sunset (Ujjain) | 06:40 AM / 05:42 PM |
| Nakshatra | Uttara Ashadha (till 11:28 PM, 15 Nov) |
| Abhijit Muhurat | 11:49 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Pradosh kaal | 05:42 PM – 08:17 PM |
| Rahu Kaal (avoid) | 04:19 PM – 05:42 PM |
Timings for Ujjain (IST). For your city see the panchang.
Significance
Four-day worship of Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya, with arghya to the setting and rising sun.
Deity: Surya Dev & Chhathi Maiya
Special pujas for Chhath Puja
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In other years
- Chhath Puja 2025: Monday, 27 October 2025
- Chhath Puja 2026: Sunday, 15 November 2026
- Chhath Puja 2027: Thursday, 4 November 2027
- Chhath Puja 2028: Monday, 23 October 2028
- Chhath Puja 2029: Sunday, 11 November 2029
- Chhath Puja 2030: Friday, 1 November 2030
- Chhath Puja 2031: Thursday, 20 November 2031
Frequently asked questions
When is Chhath Puja in 2026?
As per the Ujjain panchang, Chhath Puja 2026 falls on Sunday, 15 November 2026 and continues till 18 November 2026.
What are the tithi timings for Chhath Puja 2026?
The tithi begins at 11:24 PM, 14 Nov and ends at 02:02 AM, 16 Nov (IST).
Which puja should be done on Chhath Puja?
Surya Graha Shanti Puja are considered especially fruitful on Chhath Puja.