Punjab, Sept. 15 -- Navratri 2026 runs from 11 to 19 October, with Vijayadashami on Tuesday 20 October. Each of the nine days carries a colour.
The nine colours for 2026
Why the sequence changes each year
The colours are tied to the weekday a given day of Navratri falls on, which shifts with the lunar calendar. That is why last year's list does not apply this year, and why saved images from previous seasons circulate incorrectly every October.
Planning nine outfits without buying nine
The practical approach most people actually use: two or three well-made base garments, with the colour carried by dupattas, blouses and jewellery rather than by a complete new outfit each night.
Grey on day seven is the one worth planning ahead for - it ...