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Karwa Chauth 2026 Date and Puja Muhurat by City
In brief
Karwa Chauth 2026 falls on Thursday, October 29, according to Drik Panchang. The festival, also called Karaka Chaturthi, is widely observed in north India, including Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, and in Indian communities abroad.
When is Karwa Chauth 2026? Thursday, 29 October 2026, on the Chaturthi of Kartik Krishna Paksha in the Purnimanta calendar, per Drik Panchang.
What is the Karwa Chauth puja muhurat in 2026?
Drik Panchang lists these evening puja times: New Delhi 5:38β6:56 PM, Noida 5:38β6:55 PM, Chandigarh 5:38β6:55 PM, Jaipur 5:46β7:03 PM, Mumbai 6:07β7:22 PM, Kolkata 5:01β6:17 PM, Chennai 5:43β6:57 PM, Bengaluru 5:54β7:08 PM and Hyderabad 5:46β7:01 PM (all IST).
Why is moonrise important on Karwa Chauth?
Many observers keep a day-long fast and break it after sighting the moon in the evening, so moonrise time is one of the most searched details. Moonrise differs by city; check a trusted local panchang on the day.
Karwa Chauth date in Canada and the USA
Festival dates abroad are set by local time zones, so families in Toronto, Brampton or New York should confirm with their local temple or a panchang set to their city.
Customs vary by family and region; this guide is for general information and respects all traditions.
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Why it matters
Karwa Chauth is one of the most searched festival dates in north India and the diaspora each October.
People also ask
What is the date of Karwa Chauth in 2026?
Thursday, October 29, 2026 in India, according to Drik Panchang.
When is Karwa Chauth in 2027?
Drik Panchang lists Monday, October 18, 2027.
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