Chaitra Navratri 2026
Chaitra Navratri 2026 falls on March 19 (Thu) – 26 (Thu), 2026. Chaitra Navratri, the spring Navratri, honours the nine forms of Goddess Durga from the first day of the Hindu new year to Ram Navami, with fasting, Ghatasthapana, daily puja and Kanya Pujan on Ashtami or Navami.
Key dates 2026: Ghatasthapana 19 Mar (Thu) · Chaitra Durga Ashtami 25 Mar (Wed) · Ram Navami 26 Mar (Thu)
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Chaitra Navratri, the spring Navratri, honours the nine forms of Goddess Durga from the first day of the Hindu new year to Ram Navami, with fasting, Ghatasthapana, daily puja and Kanya Pujan on Ashtami or Navami. Read the full Chaitra Navratri guide — history, significance and puja vidhi →
Chaitra Navratri 2026 day by day
| Date | Tithi at sunrise | Nakshatra | Sunrise / sunset (Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 (Thu) | Krishna Amavasya | Uttara Bhadrapada | 6:26 AM / 6:31 PM |
| 20 Mar 2026 (Fri) | Shukla Dwitiya | Revati | 6:25 AM / 6:32 PM |
| 21 Mar 2026 (Sat) | Shukla Tritiya | Ashwini | 6:24 AM / 6:32 PM |
| 22 Mar 2026 (Sun) | Shukla Chaturthi | Bharani | 6:23 AM / 6:33 PM |
| 23 Mar 2026 (Mon) | Shukla Panchami | Krittika | 6:21 AM / 6:34 PM |
| 24 Mar 2026 (Tue) | Shukla Shashthi | Rohini | 6:20 AM / 6:34 PM |
| 25 Mar 2026 (Wed) | Shukla Saptami | Mrigashira | 6:19 AM / 6:35 PM |
| 26 Mar 2026 (Thu) | Shukla Ashtami | Ardra | 6:18 AM / 6:35 PM |
Lunar month: Phalguna (amanta). Tithis change during the day — see each day's panchang for exact end times.
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Chaitra Navratri dates by year
| Year | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2027 | April 7 (Wed) – 15 (Thu), 2027 |
| 2026 | March 19 (Thu) – 26 (Thu), 2026 |
Chaitra Navratri 2026 — frequently asked questions
What is Chaitra Navratri?
Chaitra Navratri, the spring Navratri, honours the nine forms of Goddess Durga from the first day of the Hindu new year to Ram Navami, with fasting, Ghatasthapana, daily puja and Kanya Pujan on Ashtami or Navami.
When is Chaitra Navratri 2026?
Chaitra Navratri 2026 falls on March 19 (Thu) – 26 (Thu), 2026.
Where can I find Chaitra Navratri celebrations near me?
Use the MyPujaWorld events map to find Chaitra Navratri 2026 events, pandals and ghats near you, with timings, directions and organiser updates.
Which communities celebrate Chaitra Navratri?
Chaitra Navratri is especially important to Pan Hindu, Bihari, Punjabi communities, and is celebrated by Hindu families around the world.