Karwa Chauth 2026: Date, puja muhurat, moonrise

Published 27 October 2026 at 7:01 am · 10 sources · 500+ searches today

Karwa Chauth 2026 is on Thursday, 29 October 2026, so people in India are searching today for the correct date, puja muhurat, and moonrise time. As of 27 October 2026, the most important details are the fasting window, the evening पूजा time, and the local moonrise time for your city.

Key facts

Karwa Chauth 2026 is on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
The Chaturthi tithi runs from 1:06 am to 10:09 pm on 29 October.
Delhi-NCR fasting time is about 6:31 am to 8:17 pm.
Puja muhurat is 5:38 pm to 6:56 pm on 29 October.
Moonrise is around 8:17 pm in New Delhi and 9:00 pm in Mumbai.

What is happening

Karwa Chauth 2026 will be observed on Thursday, 29 October 2026. This is the date people are searching for because there has been online confusion about whether it falls on 28 or 29 October.

The fast is linked to the Kartik Krishna Paksha Chaturthi tithi, and the main observance is the evening puja followed by breaking the fast after moonrise.

Why people are searching now

As of 27 October 2026, searches are rising in India for the exact date, the puja muhurat, the moonrise time, and the rules for a nirjala fast. Viral Hindi headlines are focusing on these details, which is why many people want a clear answer.

There is also attention on health-related caution, because the traditional observance involves fasting from sunrise to moonrise. Anyone with a medical issue should prioritize medical advice over the fast.

Key times and city-wise details

The Chaturthi tithi starts at 1:06 am on 29 October and ends at 10:09 pm the same day. The puja muhurat is 5:38 pm to 6:56 pm, with some sources giving 5:39 pm to 6:57 pm.

For Delhi-NCR, the fast is described as lasting from about 6:31 am to 8:17 pm. Moonrise is expected at about 8:17 pm in New Delhi, about 8:16 pm in Noida, and around 9:00 pm in Mumbai.

What to watch next

Local moonrise time can change by city and by panchang, so people should check their own location before the evening fast-ending ritual.

There are also headlines about Shukra uday and bhadra on 29 October, but the available results do not give a clear, independently verified final reading on their exact effect, so those claims should be treated as uncertain.

Frequently asked

Karwa Chauth कब की है in 2026?

Karwa Chauth 2026 is on Thursday, 29 October 2026. That is the date used in the latest Indian search results as of 27 October 2026.

What is the puja muhurat for Karwa Chauth 2026?

The puja muhurat is 5:38 pm to 6:56 pm on 29 October 2026. Some sources list it as 5:39 pm to 6:57 pm.

What time will the moon rise on Karwa Chauth 2026?

In New Delhi, the moon is expected around 8:17 pm. Noida is around 8:16 pm and Mumbai is around 9:00 pm.

What are the fasting hours for Karwa Chauth in Delhi-NCR?

For Delhi-NCR, the fast is described as lasting from about 6:31 am to 8:17 pm. The fast is traditionally broken after seeing the moon.

Sources

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