Festival
Karwa Chauth 2026
Thursday, 29 October 2026
- Tithi
- Krishna Chaturthi
- Tithi begins
- 29 Oct 01:07
- Tithi ends
- 29 Oct 22:11
- Evening puja
- 17:38 – 20:02
- Moonrise
- 20:12
Times are for New Delhi. The date and muhurat for other cities are below.
About Karwa Chauth
Married women fast from sunrise to moonrise for their husband's long life.
Karwa Chauth 2026 in major cities
| City | Date | Muhurat |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 29 Oct Thu | 17:38 – 20:02 |
| Mumbai | 29 Oct Thu | 18:06 – 20:30 |
| Ahmedabad | 29 Oct Thu | 18:03 – 20:27 |
| Kolkata | 29 Oct Thu | 17:01 – 19:25 |
| Chennai | 29 Oct Thu | 17:43 – 20:07 |
| Bengaluru | 29 Oct Thu | 17:54 – 20:18 |
| Hyderabad | 29 Oct Thu | 17:46 – 20:10 |
| Pune | 29 Oct Thu | 18:03 – 20:27 |
| Jaipur | 29 Oct Thu | 17:46 – 20:10 |
| Lucknow | 29 Oct Thu | 17:25 – 19:49 |
See the full Karwa Chauth puja vidhi with the muhurat for your city.
Open the puja guideFrequently asked questions
When is Karwa Chauth in 2026?
Karwa Chauth is on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
When does the tithi for Karwa Chauth 2026 begin and end?
Krishna Chaturthi begins on 29 Oct 01:07 and ends on 29 Oct 22:11 (New Delhi).
What is the Karwa Chauth 2026 puja muhurat?
The muhurat in New Delhi is 17:38 – 20:02.