Karwa Chauth 2026 Date

Karwa Chauth is observed on the Chaturthi (4th tithi) of Krishna Paksha in Kartik. Married women keep a nirjala fast from sunrise to moonrise for their husbands' long life, breaking it after sighting the moon through a sieve.

This page computes the Karwa Chauth 2026 date for your city. Moonrise time varies by city — check the panchang page for your local moonrise.

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Karwa Chauth 2026 Date — Delhi

Day	Date
Karwa Chauth	Thursday, 29 October 2026

Dates are computed from the lunar panchang for the selected city. Local and regional traditions may differ by a day — confirm with your community calendar.

Formula

Karwa Chauth = Krishna Paksha Chaturthi of Kartik month

Example

Karwa Chauth 2026 ≈ late October / early November 2026 (see table).

How to Use

1. Select your city.
2. Click "Show Dates".
3. Read the Karwa Chauth date, then check moonrise on the Panchang page.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Karwa Chauth 2026?

Expected in late October / early November 2026 — see the computed date.

When is the fast broken?

After moonrise — check the moonrise time for your city on the Today Panchang page.

Can unmarried women observe it?

Tradition varies; many do observe it for a desired partner.

Does the date vary by region?

It can differ by a day where panchang conventions differ.

Author: Astro Editorial Team Reviewed by: Astro Editorial Team Last updated: 2026-09-16

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