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Chhath Puja 2606

Thursday 27 November 2606

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When is Chhath Puja 2606?
Chhath Puja 2606 is on Thursday 27 November 2606 in India.
How many days until Chhath Puja 2606?
211859 days from today (Sunday 8 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 2607?
Chhath Puja 2607 is on Monday 16 November 2607.
Is the date of Chhath Puja 2606 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 Shashthi
NakshatraUttara Ashadha
YogaGanda
KaranaKaulava
Sunrise6:44 AM
Sunset5:27 PM
Rahu Kaal1:26 PM - 2:46 PM
Abhijit11:44 AM - 12:27 PM
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Chhath Puja in other years

YearDateDay
26058 NovemberFridayView
260627 NovemberThursdayThis page
260716 NovemberMondayView
26085 NovemberSaturdayView