Thursday, 4 November 2027
Chhath Puja 2027
In short
Chhath Puja 2027 is on Thursday, 4 November 2027: Shukla Paksha Shashthi of Kartik, the tithi current at sunset in New Delhi.
- Date
- Thursday, 4 November 2027
- Tithi
- Kartik Shukla Paksha Shashthi
- Tithi begins
- 3 Nov, 19:33
- Tithi ends
- 4 Nov, 21:40
- Place
- New Delhi
How it is observed
Chhath is dedicated to the Sun god, Surya, and Chhathi Maiya, and is observed mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh in India and in Nepal's Madhesh. Devotees give thanks and pray for the wellbeing of their families.
Over four days, devotees (vratis) begin with a ritual bath and simple meal (nahay khay) and kharna, then keep a strict fast without water. They stand in rivers or ponds to offer arghya to the setting and then the rising sun, with thekua, sugarcane and fruit in bamboo baskets.
Related festivals
- DhanterasWednesday, 27 October 2027
- Kaag TiharWednesday, 27 October 2027
- Narak ChaturdashiThursday, 28 October 2027
- Kukur TiharThursday, 28 October 2027
- DiwaliFriday, 29 October 2027
- Laxmi Puja (Tihar)Friday, 29 October 2027
- Govardhan PujaSaturday, 30 October 2027
- Mha PujaSaturday, 30 October 2027
- Bhai DoojSunday, 31 October 2027
- Bhai TikaSunday, 31 October 2027
Frequently asked questions
When is Chhath Puja in 2027?
Chhath Puja 2027 is on Thursday, 4 November 2027.
How is the date of Chhath Puja decided?
By the lunisolar calendar: it falls on Shukla Paksha Shashthi of Kartik, the tithi current at sunset in New Delhi. The date is computed from the positions of the Sun and Moon, which is why it moves against the Gregorian calendar from year to year.
How is Chhath Puja observed?
Over four days, devotees (vratis) begin with a ritual bath and simple meal (nahay khay) and kharna, then keep a strict fast without water. They stand in rivers or ponds to offer arghya to the setting and then the rising sun, with thekua, sugarcane and fruit in bamboo baskets.