Navratri 2026
Navratri 2026 falls on October 11 (Sun) – 21 (Wed), 2026. Navratri is a festival of nine nights honouring the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Devotees fast, perform daily puja and, in Gujarat and many other places, celebrate with garba and dandiya. It ends with Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
Key dates 2026: Ghatasthapana 11 Oct (Sun) · Durga Ashtami 19 Oct (Mon) · Maha Navami 20 Oct (Tue) · Vijayadashami 21 Oct (Wed)
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Navratri is a festival of nine nights honouring the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Devotees fast, perform daily puja and, in Gujarat and many other places, celebrate with garba and dandiya. It ends with Vijayadashami (Dussehra). Read the full Navratri guide — history, significance and puja vidhi →
Navratri 2026 day by day
| Date | Tithi at sunrise | Nakshatra | Sunrise / sunset (Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2026 (Sun) | Shukla Pratipada | Chitra | 6:19 AM / 5:56 PM |
| 12 Oct 2026 (Mon) | Shukla Dwitiya | Swati | 6:20 AM / 5:54 PM |
| 13 Oct 2026 (Tue) | Shukla Tritiya | Vishakha | 6:20 AM / 5:53 PM |
| 14 Oct 2026 (Wed) | Shukla Chaturthi | Anuradha | 6:21 AM / 5:52 PM |
| 15 Oct 2026 (Thu) | Shukla Panchami | Jyeshtha | 6:21 AM / 5:51 PM |
| 16 Oct 2026 (Fri) | Shukla Shashthi | Jyeshtha | 6:22 AM / 5:50 PM |
| 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.
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Navratri dates by year
| Year | Dates |
|---|---|
| 2027 | September 30 (Thu) – October 10 (Sun), 2027 |
| 2026 | October 11 (Sun) – 21 (Wed), 2026 |
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Navratri 2026 — frequently asked questions
What is Navratri?
Navratri is a festival of nine nights honouring the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Devotees fast, perform daily puja and, in Gujarat and many other places, celebrate with garba and dandiya. It ends with Vijayadashami (Dussehra).
When is Navratri 2026?
Navratri 2026 falls on October 11 (Sun) – 21 (Wed), 2026.
Where can I find Navratri celebrations near me?
Use the MyPujaWorld events map to find Navratri 2026 events, pandals and ghats near you, with timings, directions and organiser updates.
Which communities celebrate Navratri?
Navratri is especially important to Gujarati, Marathi, Pan Hindu communities, and is celebrated by Hindu families around the world.
What items are needed for Navratri?
MyPujaWorld has a complete Navratri samagri list with 14 items, their significance and tips for finding them outside India.