Saturday, 7 November 2026
Kaag Tihar 2026
In short
Kaag Tihar 2026 is on Saturday, 7 November 2026: Krishna Paksha Trayodashi of Kartik, the tithi current at sunrise in Kathmandu.
- Date
- Saturday, 7 November 2026
- Tithi
- Kartik Krishna Paksha Trayodashi
- Tithi begins
- 6 Nov, 10:47
- Tithi ends
- 7 Nov, 11:04
- Place
- Kathmandu
How it is observed
Kaag Tihar is the first day of Tihar in Nepal, when crows are honoured. In Hindu tradition the crow is regarded as a messenger of Yama, the god of death.
In the morning, families set out rice, sweets and other food for crows on rooftops or leaf plates before eating themselves. The day coincides with Dhantrayodashi, and homes begin lighting lamps for Tihar.
Related festivals
- Karva ChauthThursday, 29 October 2026
- DhanterasFriday, 6 November 2026
- Narak ChaturdashiSunday, 8 November 2026
- Kukur TiharSunday, 8 November 2026
- DiwaliSunday, 8 November 2026
- Laxmi Puja (Tihar)Sunday, 8 November 2026
- Govardhan PujaTuesday, 10 November 2026
- Mha PujaTuesday, 10 November 2026
- Bhai DoojWednesday, 11 November 2026
- Bhai TikaWednesday, 11 November 2026
- Chhath PujaSunday, 15 November 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is Kaag Tihar in 2026?
Kaag Tihar 2026 is on Saturday, 7 November 2026.
How is the date of Kaag Tihar decided?
By the lunisolar calendar: it falls on Krishna Paksha Trayodashi of Kartik, the tithi current at sunrise in Kathmandu. 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 Kaag Tihar observed?
In the morning, families set out rice, sweets and other food for crows on rooftops or leaf plates before eating themselves. The day coincides with Dhantrayodashi, and homes begin lighting lamps for Tihar.