ChurkiKarwa Chauth 2026: Date, Moonrise Time and Puja Vidhi
Karwa Chauth 2026 is on Thursday, 29 October 2026. Krishna Chaturthi is present from 1:07 AM to 10:10 PM that day, covering both the fasting day and moonrise, which is about 8:12 PM in New Delhi.
Key timings (New Delhi, IST)
| Karwa Chauth | Thursday, 29 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Chaturthi tithi | 29 Oct, 1:07 AM → 29 Oct, 10:10 PM |
| Sunrise (New Delhi) | 6:30 AM |
| Sunset (New Delhi) | 5:38 PM |
| Moonrise (New Delhi) | ≈ 8:12 PM |
| Next: Ahoi Ashtami | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
Date and tithi
Karwa Chauth is observed on Krishna Chaturthi in the month of Kartik (Ashwin by the purnimanta count). In 2026 the whole tithi sits within a single calendar day, from 1:07 AM to 10:10 PM on 29 October, and the Moon rises while it is still running, so there is no date confusion this year.
Fasting time
The fast begins at sunrise (about 6:30 AM in New Delhi) after the pre-dawn sargi meal, and ends after the moon is seen and the arghya is offered. The Karwa Chauth katha and puja are performed in the evening, after sunset (5:38 PM) and before moonrise.
Moonrise time depends on your city
Moonrise differs from city to city by many minutes. About 8:12 PM applies to New Delhi. Other cities may be earlier or later, so check your own location in the Churki app or on the Panchang page before breaking the fast. Clouds can delay seeing the Moon, but the listed moonrise is when it clears the horizon.
Puja vidhi
- Eat the sargi before sunrise and take the sankalp for the fast.
- In the evening, decorate the puja area with an image of Shiva, Parvati and Ganesh, and a karwa (earthen pot) with water.
- Read or listen to the Karwa Chauth katha with the other women of the family.
- After moonrise, offer arghya to the Moon, look at it through a sieve and then at your husband.
- The husband offers the first sip of water and the first bite of food to end the fast.
Health note
The traditional fast is without food or water. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or take regular medication, ask your doctor first. Many families now keep a water or fruit version.
Frequently asked questions
When is Karwa Chauth 2026?
Karwa Chauth is on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
What time is moonrise on Karwa Chauth 2026?
About 8:12 PM in New Delhi. Moonrise varies by city, so check your own location.
When does Chaturthi tithi start and end?
On 29 October 2026, from 1:07 AM to 10:10 PM (IST, standard for the whole of India).
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Times are for New Delhi in Indian Standard Time and computed from real Sun and Moon positions (Lahiri ayanamsha). Other cities differ in sunrise, sunset and moonrise; traditions differ too, so confirm puja timing with your local pandit.