Chhath Puja 2026 runs over four days, from Friday, November 13 to Monday, November 16. Here's the day-by-day breakdown:

  • Day 1, Nahay Khay: Friday, November 13. Sunrise at 6:42 AM.
  • Day 2, Lohanda and Kharna: Saturday, November 14. Moonrise at 10:20 AM.
  • Day 3, Sandhya Arghya: Sunday, November 15. Sunset at 5:28 PM.
  • Day 4, Usha Arghya: Monday, November 16. Sunrise at 6:44 AM.

For anyone tracking the Panchang, Shashthi Tithi begins at 11:23 PM on November 14 and ends at 2:00 AM on November 16.

Sandhya Arghya on Day 3 is the one most people plan around since it's the evening offering to the setting sun, so keep that 5:28 PM sunset time in mind if you're heading to a ghat.

Anyone traveling to Bihar or UP for this one, or observing it at home this year?