Karwa Chauth 2026: date, timings and what to know
Karwa Chauth is on Thursday 29 October 2026. The fast is broken after moonrise, which is at a different time in every city (see the moonrise time for your city).
Karwa Chauth is observed on the fourth day (Chaturthi) after the full moon in the month of Kartik. Married women, and some unmarried women and men, fast from sunrise until moonrise for the well-being of their spouse. The fast is broken by seeing the moon (often through a sieve), offering water (arghya) and then looking at the spouse.
The most important detail on the day is moonrise, because the fast can only be broken after the moon is seen. Moonrise is much later in the west of India than in the east, and different again in the US, UK and Gulf. Pick your city below.
Quick answers
When is Karwa Chauth 2026?
Thursday 29 October 2026.
What time is moonrise on Karwa Chauth?
It depends on your city. In Delhi it is around 8:12 PM, in Mumbai around 8:56 PM. Use the city list on this page.
What if the moon is hidden by clouds?
Many families wait 10 to 20 minutes past the published time, and some follow the local temple or panchang. Ask your family or priest for your tradition.
Event times are computed from NASA JPL DE421 (tropical zodiac). Astrology is offered for reflection and entertainment. Editorial standards.