Chhath Puja 2026 will begin with Nahay Khay on Friday, 13 November 2026 and will end with sunrise/Usha Argh on Monday, 16 November 2026.
'Chhath Puja' is a famous festival of Hindus. It is celebrated in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh as well as many other parts of India. This festival is celebrated on the sixth day of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month according to the Hindu calendar. This festival lasts for four days. In India, the festival of Chhath is considered the most sacred festival for worshiping the Sun. Chhath Puja is a famous festival for sun worship in India. Chhath Puja is dedicated to Surya and his wife Usha to thank them for restoring life to the gods on earth and to request them to grant some good wishes.
Chhath Puja 2026 Date
| Chhath Puja Day | Chhath Puja Date | Chhath Puja Procedure Day |
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| Friday | 13 November 2026 | Nahay Khaye |
| Saturday | 14 November 2026 | Kharna |
| Sunday | 15 November 2026 | Sandhya Argh |
| Monday | 16 November 2026 | Suryodya/Usha Argh |
Chhath Puja 2026 Time
| Chhath Puja start time: | 11:23 AM - 14 November 2026 |
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| Chhath Puja end time: | 02:00 AM - 16 November 2026 |
Chhath Puja 2026 Sunrise and Sunset
| Sunrise on Chhath Puja Day: | 06:44 AM (Patna, Bihar Time) |
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| Sunset on Chhath Puja Day: | 05:28 AM (Patna, Bihar Time) |
Chhath Puja is mainly celebrated in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh and other parts of India. Now this festival is also celebrated in West Bengal, Jharkhand, Assam, Mauritius and Nepal. This festival is celebrated to pray for the long life of the husband and happiness of children. Through the Pandit at the Ghat, first in the evening and then in the morning, Ardhya is offered to Lord Surya with raw cow's milk.