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Chhath Puja 2286

Sunday 21 November 2286

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When is Chhath Puja 2286?
Chhath Puja 2286 is on Sunday 21 November 2286 in India.
How many days until Chhath Puja 2286?
94978 days from today (Friday 6 November 2026).
Is Chhath Puja a public holiday in India?
No. Chhath Puja is a festival or observance in India, not a national public holiday. Some states or employers may give a day off.
When is Chhath Puja 2287?
Chhath Puja 2287 is on Friday 11 November 2287.
Is the date of Chhath Puja 2286 confirmed?
Not yet. The date is calculated and will be confirmed by the official holiday list or moon sighting.

About

A four-day festival peaking on Kartika Shukla Shashthi, six days after Diwali. Mainly observed in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Nepal.

Significance

Worship of Surya, the Sun god, and Chhathi Maiya for health and prosperity.

How it is celebrated

  • Nahay Khay and Kharna rituals
  • 36-hour fast without water
  • Offering arghya to the setting and rising sun while standing in water
  • Thekua and fruit offerings in bamboo baskets

Panchang on this day (New Delhi)

TithiShukla Panchami
NakshatraUttara Ashadha
YogaShula
KaranaBalava
Sunrise6:44 AM
Sunset5:27 PM
Rahu Kaal4:07 PM - 5:27 PM
Abhijit11:44 AM - 12:27 PM
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Chhath Puja in other years

YearDateDay
22852 NovemberMondayView
228621 NovemberSundayThis page
228711 NovemberFridayView
228831 OctoberWednesdayView