Chhath Puja 2026
What it is
Families stand in rivers and ponds to offer prayers to the Sun at sunset and again at sunrise.
Many festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date can differ by a day between regions and families.
Questions
When is Chhath Puja in 2026?
Chhath Puja falls on Sunday, 15 November 2026. Many festivals follow the lunar calendar, so the date can differ by a day between regions and families.
What is Chhath Puja?
Families stand in rivers and ponds to offer prayers to the Sun at sunset and again at sunrise.
Families celebrate in many ways, and customs change from region to region and home to home. This page gives a short, kind overview for children and parents, not a rulebook. Dates were checked against Drik Panchang and Office Holidays.