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Thursday, 29 October 2026

Karva Chauth 2026

In short

Karva Chauth 2026 is on Thursday, 29 October 2026: Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Kartik, the tithi current at moonrise in New Delhi.

Date
Thursday, 29 October 2026
Tithi
Kartik Krishna Paksha Chaturthi
Tithi begins
29 Oct, 01:09
Tithi ends
29 Oct, 22:12
Place
New Delhi

How it is observed

Karva Chauth is a fast kept by married women, mainly in north and west India, for the long life and wellbeing of their husbands. It is named after the karva, the earthen pot used in the ritual.

Women eat sargi, a pre-dawn meal often prepared by the mother-in-law, then fast without food or water through the day. In the evening they gather for the puja and katha, then view the moon, often through a sieve, and break the fast with water from their husband's hand.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Karva Chauth in 2026?

Karva Chauth 2026 is on Thursday, 29 October 2026.

How is the date of Karva Chauth decided?

By the lunisolar calendar: it falls on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Kartik, the tithi current at moonrise 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 Karva Chauth observed?

Women eat sargi, a pre-dawn meal often prepared by the mother-in-law, then fast without food or water through the day. In the evening they gather for the puja and katha, then view the moon, often through a sieve, and break the fast with water from their husband's hand.