Navratri 2027 — Dates

Next Navratri: Chaitra Navratri — begins (Ghatasthapana) on Wednesday, 7 April 2027.

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Navratri is celebrated twice a year with nine nights of worship of Goddess Durga — Chaitra Navratri in spring and Shardiya Navratri in autumn. It begins with Ghatasthapana and ends with Navami, followed by Dashami (Vijayadashami in the autumn).

Navratri dates in 2027

Date	Name
7 Apr 2027 (Wed)	Chaitra Navratri — begins (Ghatasthapana)
14 Apr 2027 (Wed)	Chaitra Navratri — Durga Ashtami
15 Apr 2027 (Thu)	Chaitra Navratri — Maha Navami
16 Apr 2027 (Fri)	Chaitra Navratri — Dashami
30 Sep 2027 (Thu)	Shardiya Navratri — begins (Ghatasthapana)
7 Oct 2027 (Thu)	Shardiya Navratri — Durga Ashtami
9 Oct 2027 (Sat)	Shardiya Navratri — Maha Navami
10 Oct 2027 (Sun)	Shardiya Navratri — Vijayadashami (Dussehra)

Dates and parana times are for New Delhi (IST), as used by most published calendars. In other cities a date can occasionally differ by a day — check the panchang for your city.

How to observe Navratri

Perform Ghatasthapana on the first morning: sow barley in soil and install a kalash with mango leaves and a coconut.
Worship one form of the Goddess each day, light a lamp and offer flowers and bhog.
Keep the fast according to family tradition — fruits and vrat foods, or one meal a day.
On Ashtami or Navami, perform Kanya Puja for young girls.
Conclude on Dashami with the final puja and immersion of the jawara.

Frequently asked questions

What is Navratri?

When is the next Navratri?

Chaitra Navratri — begins (Ghatasthapana) is on Wednesday, 7 April 2027.

How many Navratri days are there in 2027?

8 Navratri dates in 2027: 7 Apr (Wed), 14 Apr (Wed), 15 Apr (Thu), 16 Apr (Fri), 30 Sep (Thu), 7 Oct (Thu), 9 Oct (Sat), 10 Oct (Sun).