Chhath Puja 2026 is on Sunday, 15 November 2026.

Confirmed

Published by a named source, listed below.

At a glance

Type: Restricted (optional) holiday: offices stay open
Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026
Source: Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India: holidays for Central Government offices in 2026 (O.M. 12/2/2023-JCA, 3 July 2025)

Whether offices, banks and schools close depends on the employer or the local authority. The source has the details.

Worship of the Sun on Kartika Shukla Shashthi, with offerings at sunset and the next sunrise.

Also known as Chhat Puja, Surya Shashti, Dala Chhath.

Date	Source
2026
Sunday, 15 November 2026	India: Central Government holidaysRestricted (optional) holidayCentral Government holidays
2027
Thursday, 4 November 2027	India: Central Government holidaysRestricted (optional) holidayCentral Government holidays

When is Chhath Puja 2027?

Chhath Puja 2027 is on Thursday, 4 November 2027.

Is the Chhath Puja 2026 date confirmed?

Confirmed. Published by a named source, listed below.

What else falls on Sunday, 15 November 2026?

Skanda Shashti, Shashthi, ATP Finals.

Where does the Chhath Puja date come from?

One named source: India: Central Government holidays. Each is linked under Sources.

Can I add Chhath Puja to my calendar?

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