Durga Ashtami 2026
Durga Ashtami 2026 is on Monday, 19 October 2026. The tithi runs from 08:28, 18 October 2026 to 10:52, 19 October 2026.
Durga Ashtami 2026 date in major cities
| City | Date | Puja time |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Monday, 19 October 2026 | — |
| Mumbai | Monday, 19 October 2026 | — |
| Ahmedabad | Monday, 19 October 2026 | — |
| Kolkata | Monday, 19 October 2026 | — |
| Chennai | Monday, 19 October 2026 | — |
| Bengaluru | Monday, 19 October 2026 | — |
| Hyderabad | Monday, 19 October 2026 | — |
| Varanasi | Monday, 19 October 2026 | — |
About Durga Ashtami
Durga Ashtami or Maha Ashtami is the eighth day of the Navaratri festival celebrated by Hindus in veneration of the goddess Durga. In Eastern India, Durga Ashatmi is also one of the most auspicious days of the five days-long Durga Puja festival. Traditionally, the festival is observed for 10 days in Hindu households, but the actual puja that takes place in the pandals is held over a period of 5 days. In India, fasting is undertaken by Hindus on this holy occasion. People also get together on this day to perform the folk dance garba and wear colourful clothes.
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Questions people ask
When is Durga Ashtami in 2026?
Durga Ashtami is on Monday, 19 October 2026 (New Delhi). In some regions the date can be a day apart; see the table above for your city.
Why is Durga Ashtami celebrated?
Durga Ashtami or Maha Ashtami is the eighth day of the Navaratri festival celebrated by Hindus in veneration of the goddess Durga. In Eastern India, Durga Ashatmi is also one of the most auspicious days of the five days-long Durga Puja festival.
Other years: Durga Ashtami 2027
Updated: 2026-10-18 · Calculated for the place shown, with Lahiri ayanamsha. How we calculate