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Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi)
Next observed on Sunday, 15 November 2026.
When is Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) in 2026?
Sunday, 15 November 2026
Counting down to Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi)
What Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) marks
Chhath, also called Chhath Puja, is an ancient Hindu festival native to East India and southern Nepal. It is celebrated primarily in the Indian state of Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh; and Koshi, Gandaki, Bagmati, Lumbini, and Madhesh provinces of Nepal. In major urban centres like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Janakpur, and Kathmandu, the diaspora celebrates Chhath to preserve their cultural heritage. The festival is also celebrated by the diaspora in countries such as the United States, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, Mauritius, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Hindu festival, available under CC BY-SA.
Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) dates: 2026–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday | India 2026 | |
| 2027 | Thursday | India 2027 | |
| 2028 | Monday | India 2028 | |
| 2029 | Sunday | India 2029 | |
| 2030 | Friday | India 2030 | |
| 2031 | Thursday | India 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) in 2026?
Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) falls on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in India.
What day of the week is Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) 2026?
Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) 2026 falls on a Sunday, 15 November 2026.
When is Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) in 2027?
Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) falls on Thursday, 4 November 2027.
Where is Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) observed?
Observed nationally in India.
What does Chhat Puja (Pratihar Sashthi/Surya Sashthi) celebrate?
Hindu festival. Chhath, also called Chhath Puja, is an ancient Hindu festival native to East India and southern Nepal. It is celebrated primarily in the Indian state of Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh; and Koshi, Gandaki, Bagmati, Lumbini, and Madhesh provinces of Nepal. In major urban centres like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Janakpur, and Kathmandu, the diaspora celebrates Chhath to preserve their cultural heritage. The festival is also celebrated by the diaspora in countries such as the United States, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Canada, Mauritius, Japan,