Chhath Puja 2026: Date, Tithi & Significance
Chhath Puja 2026 falls on Sunday, 15 November 2026. [Solar worship] Worship of the Sun God, major festival in Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern UP Tithi at sunrise: Shukla Paksha Shashthi.
- Sunday, 15 November 2026
- Tithi: Shukla Paksha Shashthi
- Sunrise (New Delhi, India): 06:43 AM
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Chhath Puja in 2026?
Chhath Puja 2026 falls on Sunday, 15 November 2026.
- Why is Chhath Puja celebrated?
[Solar worship] Worship of the Sun God, major festival in Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern UP
- What is the tithi on Chhath Puja 2026?
At sunrise in New Delhi, India the tithi is Shukla Paksha Shashthi and the nakshatra is Uttara Ashadha.
- What are the sunrise and sunset times on Chhath Puja 2026?
In New Delhi, India, sunrise is at 06:43 AM and sunset at 05:27 PM. Times differ by city.