Durga Puja 2026
Durga Puja 2026 falls on October 17 (Sat) – 21 (Wed), 2026. Durga Puja celebrates Goddess Durga and her victory over the demon Mahishasura. It is the biggest festival of West Bengal and is also celebrated widely in Assam, Odisha and Bengali communities worldwide, with pandals, idol worship, cultural programmes and the immersion procession on Vijayadashami.
Key dates 2026: Mahalaya 10 Oct (Sat) · Shashthi 17 Oct (Sat) · Saptami 18 Oct (Sun) · Ashtami 19 Oct (Mon) · Navami 20 Oct (Tue) · Vijaya Dashami 21 Oct (Wed)
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Durga Puja celebrates Goddess Durga and her victory over the demon Mahishasura. It is the biggest festival of West Bengal and is also celebrated widely in Assam, Odisha and Bengali communities worldwide, with pandals, idol worship, cultural programmes and the immersion procession on Vijayadashami. Read the full Durga Puja guide — history, significance and puja vidhi →
Durga Puja 2026 day by day
| Date | Tithi at sunrise | Nakshatra | Sunrise / sunset (Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 (Sat) | Shukla Saptami | Mula | 6:23 AM / 5:49 PM |
| 18 Oct 2026 (Sun) | Shukla Saptami | Purva Ashadha | 6:23 AM / 5:48 PM |
| 19 Oct 2026 (Mon) | Shukla Ashtami | Uttara Ashadha | 6:24 AM / 5:47 PM |
| 20 Oct 2026 (Tue) | Shukla Navami | Shravana | 6:24 AM / 5:46 PM |
| 21 Oct 2026 (Wed) | Shukla Dashami | Dhanishta | 6:25 AM / 5:45 PM |
Lunar month: Ashwin (amanta). Tithis change during the day — see each day's panchang for exact end times.
Durga Puja 2026 events on MyPujaWorld
16 Durga Puja celebrations listed for 2026:
- Bay Area Prabasi Durga Puja 2026 October 16 (Fri) – 18 (Sun), 2026 · San Jose, Bay Area
- Agomoni Durga Puja 2026, San Ramon October 16 (Fri) – 18 (Sun), 2026 · San Ramon, Bay Area
- Bengalee Association Durga Puja, Ulsoor October 17 (Sat) – 21 (Wed), 2026 · Ulsoor, Bengaluru
- Sarathi Socio-Cultural Trust Durga Puja, Koramangala October 17 (Sat) – 21 (Wed), 2026 · Koramangala, Bengaluru
- Socio-Cultural Association Durga Puja, Indiranagar October 17 (Sat) – 21 (Wed), 2026 · Indiranagar, Bengaluru
- SORRBA Durga Puja, Doddakannelli October 17 (Sat) – 21 (Wed), 2026 · Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
- Barsha Bengali Association Durga Puja, Haralur October 17 (Sat) – 21 (Wed), 2026 · Haralur, Bengaluru
- Sanskritik Bengali Association Durga Puja, JP Nagar October 17 (Sat) – 21 (Wed), 2026 · JP Nagar, Bengaluru
- South Bangalore Cultural Association Durga Puja, Hulimavu October 17 (Sat) – 21 (Wed), 2026 · Hulimavu, Bengaluru
- RT Nagar Socio Cultural Trust Durga Puja October 17 (Sat) – 21 (Wed), 2026 · Jayamahal, Bengaluru
- Kolaj Durga Puja, Koramangala October 17 (Sat) – 21 (Wed), 2026 · Koramangala, Bengaluru
- Jagriti Bangiyo Cultural Association Durga Puja, KR Puram October 17 (Sat) – 21 (Wed), 2026 · KR Puram, Bengaluru
- SEBBA Durga Puja, HSR Layout October 17 (Sat) – 21 (Wed), 2026 · HSR Layout, Bengaluru
- North Bangalore Cultural Samiti Durga Puja, Nagavara October 17 (Sat) – 21 (Wed), 2026 · Nagavara, Bengaluru
- DFW Kalakars Durga Puja 2026 October 16 (Fri) – 18 (Sun), 2026 · Farmers Branch, Dallas
- Durga Puja 2026 at Shiva Durga Krishna Kali Mandir October 15 (Thu) – 20 (Tue), 2026 · Keith Harrow Boulevard, Houston
Durga Puja samagri list
Everything you need for Durga Puja puja — 14 items with their meaning and where to find them abroad.
Durga Puja dates by year
| Year | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2027 | October 5 (Tue) – 10 (Sun), 2027 |
| 2026 | October 17 (Sat) – 21 (Wed), 2026 |
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Durga Puja 2026 — frequently asked questions
What is Durga Puja?
Durga Puja celebrates Goddess Durga and her victory over the demon Mahishasura. It is the biggest festival of West Bengal and is also celebrated widely in Assam, Odisha and Bengali communities worldwide, with pandals, idol worship, cultural programmes and the immersion procession on Vijayadashami.
When is Durga Puja 2026?
Durga Puja 2026 falls on October 17 (Sat) – 21 (Wed), 2026.
Where can I find Durga Puja celebrations near me?
Use the MyPujaWorld events map to find Durga Puja 2026 events, pandals and ghats near you, with timings, directions and organiser updates.
Which communities celebrate Durga Puja?
Durga Puja is especially important to Bengali, Assamese, Odia communities, and is celebrated by Hindu families around the world.
What items are needed for Durga Puja?
MyPujaWorld has a complete Durga Puja samagri list with 14 items, their significance and tips for finding them outside India.