Navratri 2026 - Sharad Navratri will begin from October 11 (Sunday) and will continue till October 20 (Tuesday), 2026. Get details on 2026 Sharad Navratri dates and celebrations.
Navratri 2026
Navratri 2026 - Navratri is celebrated by devotees in honor of Goddess Durga for nine consecutive days in India. Devotees keep rigorous fasts during these 'nine nights' festival and the entire worship center on the 3 avatars of Goddess Shakti - Durga (the warrior Goddess), Lakshmi (the Goddess of wealth), and Saraswati (the Goddess of knowledge). Navratri is one of the most popular Hindu festivals as it holds deep significance in the hearts of millions of devotees of Maa Durga. The festival dedicated to Goddess Shakti and is celebrated twice a year - 'Chaitra' or 'Vasant Navratri' (March-April), and 'Sharad Navratri' (September-October). Sharad Navratri or the one falling in Autumn is the most important of all Navratris celebrated worldwide. All Nine forms of Goddess Durga is worhsipped during these Nine divine days. Explore below section to find out Navratri dates in 2026.
Navratri 2026 Dates
Navratri is one of the most popular and sacred Hindu festival celebrated all over the world. Celebrations across India may vary depending on rituals and customs; however the spirit of Navratri signifies Triumph of Good over Evil. All Nine forms of Maa Durga are worshipped over a period of Nine days. Rama Navami is celebrated on the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri (March-April) and Sharad Navratri culminates in Durga Puja and Dusshrea. Goddess Durga Nine forms or Avatars are worshipped on each day of Navratri festival. Navratri dates for 2026 are starting from 11 October and ending on 20 October.
Sharad Navratri 2026 Dates
Durga Navratri will be celebrated in Sharad ritu from Sunday, 11 October and ends on Tuesday, 20 October.
| Sharad Navratri | Day | Date | Significance of Devi Worship / Puja |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pratipada | Sunday | 11th October 2026 | Ghatasthapana, Shailputri Puja |
| Dwitiya | Monday | 12th October 2026 | Chandra Darshana, Brahmacharini Puja |
| Tritiya | Tuesday | 13th October 2026 | Sindoor Tritiya, Chandraghanta Puja |
| Chaturthi | Wednesday | 14th October 2026 | Kushmanda Puja, Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| Panchami | Thursday | 15th October 2026 | Upang Lalita Vrat, Skandamata Puja |
| Shashthi | Friday | 16th October 2026 | Katyayani Puja |
| Saptami | Satuarday | 17th October 2026 | Saraswati Avahan, Kalaratri Puja |
| Ashtami | Sunday | 18th October 2026 | Saraswati Puja, Durga Ashtami, Mahagauri Puja, Sandhi Puja |
| Navami | Monday | 19th October 2026 | Maha Navami, Ayudha Puja, Navami Homa |
| Dashami | Tuesday | 20th October 2026 | Navratri Parana, Durga Visarjan, Vijayadashami |
Frequently Asked Questions - Navratri Festival
Q: When is Durga Navratri celebrated?
A: Sharad Navratri also popular as Maha Navratri, falls in lunar month Ashwin during Sharad Ritu.
All Nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped on each day of Navratri with a unique color. Devotees wear dresses of the same color on each day of Navratri. Explore 9 different Navratri colors to be followed in Sharad Navratri.
*Sharad Ritu refers to Autumn season.