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Thursday, 2026 · Kartik Krishna Chaturthi
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Karva Chauth 2026 · करवा चौथ
Karva Chauth 2026 is on Thursday, 29 October 2026 (Kartik Krishna Chaturthi). Karva Chauth is a married woman's day-long nirjala fast for her husband's long life, broken only after sighting the moon at night.
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Significance
Karva Chauth is a married woman's day-long nirjala fast for her husband's long life, broken only after sighting the moon at night. It is among North India's most cherished vrats.
How Karva Chauth is observed · कैसे मनाएँ
Sargi before dawn, nirjala fast, evening Karva puja, and moon sighting through a sieve.
Karva Chauth 2026 — quick facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, 29 October 2026 |
| Tithi (lunar) | Kartik Krishna Chaturthi |
| Type | Vrat (fast) |
| Countdown | In 76 days |
Karwa Chauth Vrat & Moon Puja — samagri checklist · सामग्री
- Karwa (earthen/metal pot) with lid
- Chhalni (sieve) for the moon-viewing
- Diya + wicks + ghee
- Roli, akshat, haldi
- Sargi items (pre-dawn meal, per family tradition)
- Baya (gift for the mother-in-law, per tradition)
- Mehendi
- Fruits, mithai, mathri
- Water lota for the arghya to the moon
- Karwa Chauth katha book (or the story retold by an elder)
Common North-Indian practice — your family or regional tradition takes precedence, and a simpler thali offered with shraddha is always enough. Print this page for the shopping trip.
Karva Chauth — Evening moonrise in your city (IST)
| City | Evening moonrise |
|---|---|
| Delhi, Delhi NCR | 8:12 pm |
| Mumbai, Maharashtra | 8:56 pm |
| Bengaluru, Karnataka | 8:51 pm |
| Hyderabad, Telangana | 8:36 pm |
| Chennai, Tamil Nadu | 8:39 pm |
| Kolkata, West Bengal | 7:42 pm |
| Pune, Maharashtra | 8:53 pm |
| Ahmedabad, Gujarat | 8:47 pm |
| Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | 8:01 pm |
| Jaipur, Rajasthan | 8:23 pm |
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Karva Chauth 2026 — common questions
When is Karva Chauth in 2026?
Karva Chauth 2026 falls on Thursday, 29 October 2026, on Kartik Krishna Chaturthi.
What is the significance of Karva Chauth?
Karva Chauth is a married woman's day-long nirjala fast for her husband's long life, broken only after sighting the moon at night. It is among North India's most cherished vrats.
How is Karva Chauth observed?
Sargi before dawn, nirjala fast, evening Karva puja, and moon sighting through a sieve. Regional customs vary; dates here follow the North-Indian (Delhi) panchang.
Which tithi is Karva Chauth on?
Karva Chauth is observed on Kartik Krishna Chaturthi. Because Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, the Gregorian date shifts each year.