Karva Chauth in India
Thursday, October 29, 2026 ยท Asia/Kolkata ยท Optional holiday
When is Karva Chauth in India in 2026?
Karva Chauth in India is on Thursday, October 29, 2026 (Asia/Kolkata). As of October 16, 2026, thatโs 13 days ยท about 2 weeks. It falls on a Thursday.
Is Karva Chauth a public holiday in India?
Karva Chauth is an optional holiday in India: it is not a nationwide day off. A restricted holiday for central government offices in Delhi; outside Delhi, state coordination committees can choose it as one of their three optional holidays.
Days off for Karva Chauth 2026 in India
- Thursday, October 29, 2026Optional (restricted) holiday (central government employees)
How India celebrates
Karva Chauth is celebrated most fervently across Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Bazaars glow for days with mehndi artists, bangle sellers and karva stalls; women gather in the afternoon for the katha, and at moonrise rooftops and balconies fill with families watching the sky, sieve in hand.
What people eat
Sargi with feni, dry fruits and mathri before dawn; halwa-puri, chole and mithai for the post-moonrise family feast.