Karva Chauth 2026
Karak Chaturthi
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Married women keep a nirjala fast — no food or water — from sunrise to moonrise, praying for their husbands' long life. The fast is broken after sighting the Moon through a sieve.
Chandrodaya
20:12
The fast is broken only after the Moon is sighted at Chandrodaya.
Tithi Krishna Chaturthi till 22:10
Lunar month Ashwin (Amanta) · Kartik (Purnimanta) · Krishna Paksha
- Sunrise
- 06:30
- Sunset
- 17:38
Timings for New Delhi, India
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Karva Chauth in 2026?
- In 2026, Karva Chauth is on Thursday, 29 October. The tithi is Krishna Chaturthi.
- When is moonrise on Karva Chauth 2026?
- In New Delhi the Moon rises at 20:12 on Thursday, 29 October; the fast is broken after sighting it. Moonrise time varies from city to city.
