When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026? Complete Date & Time Details
When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026? Exact Date and Time
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 falls on Saturday, 22 August 2026. According to the Hindu panchang, the Bhadrapad Shukla Chaturthi tithi on this day is udaya vyapini (visible at sunrise), making it the primary day for the festival. Across India, Lord Ganesha will be installed in homes and pandals on this date, and the Ganesh Chaturthi fast will be observed.
Ganesh Chaturthi occurs every year on the fourth lunar day (Chaturthi) of the waxing moon in the month of Bhadrapad. This year, the Chaturthi tithi begins on 21 August 2026 at 5:01 PM and ends on 22 August 2026 at 7:23 PM. Since the tithi is present at sunrise on 22 August (udaya vyapini), the fast and installation are observed on this date. The midday (madhyahn) puja muhurat for installation is between 11:15 AM and 1:45 PM on 22 August 2026.
Complete Timings for Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
Here are the complete time details for Ganesh Chaturthi 2026. The tithi start and end times are important for determining the exact observance. While some devotees perform puja throughout the tithi period, most follow the udaya vyapini rule - the tithi must be present at sunrise. This year, the Chaturthi tithi spans from the morning of 22 August through the evening, making the entire day suitable for worship.
Chaturthi Tithi Start: 21 August 2026, 05:01 PM
Chaturthi Tithi End: 22 August 2026, 07:23 PM
Ganesh Chaturthi Fast: 22 August 2026 (Saturday)
Midday Puja Muhurat: 11:15 AM to 01:45 PM
Installation Auspicious Time: 11:15 AM to 01:45 PM
All times are in IST (Indian Standard Time). If you live in a different time zone such as the US, UK, or Australia, check your local panchang or use online calculators to determine the muhurat for your location.
City-wise Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Date
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 will be celebrated on the same date - 22 August 2026 - across most Indian cities. However, in some cities, the tithi variation may allow installation on 21 August as well. Here are the city-wise details:
Mumbai: 22 August 2026 (Chaturthi from 7:08 AM to 7:23 PM)
Pune: 22 August 2026
Delhi/NCR: 22 August 2026
Bangalore: 22 August 2026
Hyderabad: 22 August 2026
Chennai: 22 August 2026
Kolkata: 22 August 2026
Ahmedabad: 22 August 2026
Jaipur: 22 August 2026
Lucknow: 22 August 2026
Bhopal: 22 August 2026
Chandigarh: 22 August 2026
In most places, Ganesh Chaturthi is observed on 22 August. In locations where the Chaturthi tithi rises on the morning of 21 August and extends through the sunrise of 22 August, the fast is still observed on 22 August because the tithi must be present during the midday (madhyahn) period for the fast to be valid.
Muhurat Details for Ganpati Installation 2026
The auspicious muhurat (timing) for Ganpati installation is very important in Hindu tradition. On Ganesh Chaturthi, the entire puja is timed according to specific muhurats. Here are the three key time periods for installation and worship:
Midday Muhurat (Installation): 11:15 AM to 1:45 PM - This is the most important muhurat. Installing Lord Ganesha during this time is considered highly auspicious.
Abhijit Muhurat: 12:00 PM to 12:50 PM - The Abhijit muhurat is considered one of the most auspicious moments of the day.
Ganesh Visarjan 2026 Date
The visarjan (immersion) date depends on how many days you keep the festival. Here are the visarjan dates for different durations:
1.5-Day Visarjan: 23 August 2026 (Sunday)
3-Day Visarjan: 24 August 2026 (Monday)
5-Day Visarjan: 26 August 2026 (Wednesday)
7-Day Visarjan: 28 August 2026 (Friday)
11-Day Visarjan (Anant Chaturdashi): 1 September 2026 (Tuesday)
Before performing visarjan, the Uttarang Puja and mantra recitation should be completed. Now you have a detailed answer to the question "When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?" Ganpati Bappa Morya!