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Karwa Chauth 2026: Thursday, 29 October 2026
Karwa Chauth in 2026 falls on Thursday, 29 October 2026. Computed for Delhi (IST) from the drik-ganit panchang, by the rule: krishna chaturthi tithi prevailing at sunset. Abhijit Muhurat runs 11:43 AM – 12:27 PM IST.
The date
Thursday, 29 October 2026
Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) 11:43 AM – 12:27 PM IST
Rule: Krishna Chaturthi tithi prevailing at sunset
Reference city: Delhi (IST)
Shubh muhurat windows
Two timings matter: the evening puja muhurat (roughly the late-afternoon shubh span) and moonrise for breaking the fast. The Abhijit Muhurat above is the daytime anchor; the app's city computation gives both exactly.
| Window | Time (IST) | City |
|---|---|---|
| Abhijit Muhurat (shubh for all works) | 11:43 AM – 12:27 PM | Delhi |
The Abhijit Muhurat is the midday window most digests treat as universally auspicious — Wednesdays excepted (what it is and why). Windows are computed for Delhi; your city's exact span shifts with local sunrise — check the city panchang or the Bela app.
What does Karwa Chauth celebrate?
Karwa Chauth is kept by married women on the fourth tithi of Kartik's dark half: a nirjala fast from sunrise to moonrise for the husband's longevity, broken only after sighting the moon through the sieve and taking water from his hands.
The story and significance of Karwa Chauth
The karwa is the earthen pot offered in the evening puja, when women sit in a circle, pass the thalis and hear the vrata katha of Veeravati. The sargi — the pre-dawn meal from the mother-in-law — opens the day.
Because the fast breaks at moonrise, and moonrise depends on the Chaturthi tithi and local horizon, the moonrise time is the number every household checks — the app computes it per city.
Karwa Chauth dates by year
| Year | Date | Day | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 October 2026 | Thursday | This page |
| 2027 | 18 October 2027 | Monday | Karwa Chauth 2027 → |
Frequently asked questions
When is Karwa Chauth in 2026?
Karwa Chauth in 2026 falls on Thursday, 29 October 2026. The date is computed for Delhi from the rule: krishna chaturthi tithi prevailing at sunset.
What does Karwa Chauth celebrate?
Karwa Chauth is kept by married women on the fourth tithi of Kartik's dark half: a nirjala fast from sunrise to moonrise for the husband's longevity, broken only after sighting the moon through the sieve and taking water from his hands.
What is the shubh muhurat on Karwa Chauth 2026?
The computed windows for 29 October 2026 (Delhi): Abhijit Muhurat — 11:43 AM to 12:27 PM IST. Two timings matter: the evening puja muhurat (roughly the late-afternoon shubh span) and moonrise for breaking the fast. The Abhijit Muhurat above is the daytime anchor; the app's city computation gives both exactly.
Does the Karwa Chauth date change from city to city?
Yes, it can. Karwa Chauth is fixed by a tithi prevailing at a specific moment — sunrise, noon, sunset or midnight — and that moment is local. Moving west or east across longitudes can push the prevailing tithi across a civil-date boundary, so Mumbai, Kolkata or New York can observe a day apart from Delhi. Smarta and Vaishnava traditions also differ on some fasting days. The date above follows the popular North-Indian convention for Delhi; the Bela app recomputes for your exact location.
When is Karwa Chauth in 2027?
Karwa Chauth in 2027 falls on Monday, 18 October 2027. Full windows and notes are on the Karwa Chauth 2027 page, linked below.
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