India, Oct. 26 -- Karwa Chauth is an important Hindu festival observed by married women who traditionally fast and pray for their husbands' well-being and long life. In 2026, Karwa Chauth will be celebrated on Thursday, October 29.

The day includes pre-dawn Sargi, evening prayers, the Karwa Chauth Vrat Katha, and moon worship. Women traditionally break their fast after sighting the Moon. Here are the date, puja muhurat, and expected moonrise timings for Karwa Chauth 2026.

Karwa Chauth 2026 Date: When Is the Festival?

Karwa Chauth will be observed on Thursday, October 29, 2026. It falls on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi during the Hindu lunar month of Kartik in the North Indian calendar.

The festival is especially popular in northern India, ...