Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
Monday, September 14, 2026
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 fell on Monday, September 14, 2026 (a Monday). See Ganesh Chaturthi 2027 โ
When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 fell on Monday, September 14, 2026. It was a Monday.
How many days until Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?
As of October 15, 2026, it has been 31 days since Ganesh Chaturthi 2026, which fell on Monday, September 14, 2026.
- Date
- Monday, September 14, 2026
- Day of week
- Monday
- Type
- Religious Holidays
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Duration
- 1 day
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 dates by country
| Country | Observed on | Days off |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฎ๐ณ India | Mon, Sep 14 | Mon, Sep 14 optional (restricted) holiday for central government employeesMon, Sep 14 public holiday (Maharashtra and Karnataka) |
Other holidays in September 2026
Labor Day (United States) ยท Sep 7Rosh Hashanah ยท Sep 12International Talk Like a Pirate Day ยท Sep 19Oktoberfest ยท Sep 19International Day of Peace ยท Sep 21Yom Kippur ยท Sep 21Autumn Equinox ยท Sep 23Chuseok (Korean Harvest Festival) ยท Sep 25Mid-Autumn Festival ยท Sep 25All holidays in September โ
Ganesh Chaturthi is a Hindu festival honouring Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity revered as the remover of obstacles and the god of beginnings. Clay idols are installed and worshipped for up to ten days before being carried in joyful processions and immersed in water, a rite known as visarjan.
For the full story โ history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ see the Ganesh Chaturthi guide.