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Chhath Puja 2026 will begin on Friday, November 13, and end on Monday, November 16. The four-day festival holds special importance for families in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and other parts of India. During Chhath Puja, devotees worship Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya. They offer prayers, prepare traditional food, and observe a strict 36-hour fast during the final stages of the festival. Many families gather near rivers and ponds to offer Arghya to the setting and rising sun.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you’re planning to celebrate, here are the Chhath Puja 2026 dates, sunrise and sunset timings, important rituals, and bank holiday details.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chhath Puja 2026 Date: When Does the Festival Begin and End?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Chhath Puja takes place over four days, with a different ritual on each day. The festival starts with Nahay Khay and ends with Usha Arghya. Here is the Chhath Puja 2026 schedule:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Date<\/b><\/td>\nDay<\/b><\/td>\nRitual<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
November 13, 2026<\/span><\/td>\nFriday<\/span><\/td>\nNahay Khay<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
November 14, 2026<\/span><\/td>\nSaturday<\/span><\/td>\nKharna<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
November 15, 2026<\/span><\/td>\nSunday<\/span><\/td>\nSandhya Arghya<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
November 16, 2026<\/span><\/td>\nMonday<\/span><\/td>\nUsha Arghya<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The main prayers take place on November 15 and 16. Devotees offer Arghya to the setting sun on Sunday evening and to the rising sun on Monday morning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chhath Puja 2026 Sunrise and Sunset Timings: City-Wise List<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Chhath Puja 2026 Arghya timings are different in each city because the sun rises and sets at different times. Here are the sunrise and sunset timings for major Indian cities:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
City<\/b><\/td>\nSandhya Arghya, Nov 15<\/b><\/td>\nUsha Arghya, Nov 16<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Patna<\/span><\/td>\n5:01 PM<\/span><\/td>\n6:07 AM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ranchi<\/span><\/td>\n5:04 PM<\/span><\/td>\n6:03 AM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Varanasi<\/span><\/td>\n5:10 PM<\/span><\/td>\n6:16 AM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lucknow<\/span><\/td>\n5:16 PM<\/span><\/td>\n6:26 AM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n5:28 PM<\/span><\/td>\n6:44 AM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kolkata<\/span><\/td>\n4:53 PM<\/span><\/td>\n5:50 AM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mumbai<\/span><\/td>\n6:00 PM<\/span><\/td>\n6:46 AM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Surat<\/span><\/td>\n5:58 PM<\/span><\/td>\n6:50 AM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bengaluru<\/span><\/td>\n5:50 PM<\/span><\/td>\n6:19 AM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

All timings are in Indian Standard Time (IST). The listed times indicate the calculated local sunset and sunrise. Actual visibility may vary slightly depending on the location, surrounding buildings, trees, and the horizon. Check your local panchang and ghat announcements before leaving.<\/span><\/p>\n

Among the cities listed, Kolkata has the earliest sunset at 4:53 PM, while Mumbai has the latest sunset at 6:00 PM.<\/span><\/p>\n

What Happens During the Four Days of Chhath Puja?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Chhath Puja lasts for four days. Each day has a different ritual, and families follow these traditions with great faith.<\/span><\/p>\n

Day 1: Nahay Khay \u2013 November 13<\/b><\/h4>\n

The festival starts with Nahay Khay. Devotees take a bath, clean their homes, and cook simple vegetarian meals. Rice, chana dal, and bottle gourd are some of the foods prepared on this day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Day 2: Kharna \u2013 November 14<\/b><\/h4>\n

On the second day, devotees fast until the evening. They then prepare prasad, usually made with jaggery-based kheer (rasiya), roti, and fruits. After the evening prayers, they eat the prasad and begin a 36-hour fast without food or water, which continues until Usha Arghya on November 16.<\/span><\/p>\n

Day 3: Sandhya Arghya \u2013 November 15<\/b><\/h4>\n

On this day, families head to rivers and ponds before sunset. Devotees stand in the water and offer prayers to the setting sun. They bring bamboo baskets filled with fruits, sugarcane, thekua, and other puja items.<\/span><\/p>\n

Day 4: Usha Arghya \u2013 November 16<\/b><\/h4>\n

The last day begins early in the morning. Devotees gather at the ghats before sunrise and offer prayers to the rising sun. Once the prayers are over, they complete the rituals, break their fast (Parana), and share prasad with family and friends.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Are Chhath Puja Arghya Timings Different in Each City?<\/b><\/h4>\n

The sun doesn’t rise or set at the same time across India. Eastern cities generally experience sunrise and sunset earlier by the clock than western cities because of their geographical longitude, even though the whole country follows the same time zone. Latitude and the date also influence the exact sunrise and sunset times.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, on November 15, the sun sets in Kolkata at 4:53 PM but in Mumbai at 6:00 PM. That’s why it’s important to follow the Arghya timings for your own city and check the local ghat announcements.<\/span><\/p>\n

Important Tips for Devotees Visiting Chhath Ghats<\/b><\/h4>\n

Many families visit rivers and ponds during Chhath Puja. A little planning can help make the celebrations safer and more comfortable.<\/span><\/p>\n