Sunday, 8 November 2026
Kukur Tihar 2026
In short
Kukur Tihar 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November 2026: Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi of Kartik, the tithi current at sunrise in Kathmandu.
- Date
- Sunday, 8 November 2026
- Tithi
- Kartik Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi
- Tithi begins
- 7 Nov, 11:04
- Tithi ends
- 8 Nov, 11:44
- Place
- Kathmandu
How it is observed
Kukur Tihar is the second day of Tihar in Nepal, when dogs are honoured. Dogs are associated with Yama and with Bhairav, and are valued as companions and guardians.
Pet and street dogs receive a red tika, a marigold garland and food such as meat, eggs or sel roti. Nepal Police and some animal welfare groups hold ceremonies for their dogs.
Related festivals
- Karva ChauthThursday, 29 October 2026
- DhanterasFriday, 6 November 2026
- Kaag TiharSaturday, 7 November 2026
- Narak ChaturdashiSunday, 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 Kukur Tihar in 2026?
Kukur Tihar 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
How is the date of Kukur Tihar decided?
By the lunisolar calendar: it falls on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi 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 Kukur Tihar observed?
Pet and street dogs receive a red tika, a marigold garland and food such as meat, eggs or sel roti. Nepal Police and some animal welfare groups hold ceremonies for their dogs.