Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: date and puja muhurat
The birth of Lord Ganesha, on the fourth day of Bhadrapada's bright half.
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
Monday, 14 September 2026 · Madhyahna Ganesh Puja 11:02 AM – 1:30 PM
Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi: 7:07 AM, 14 Sept – 7:44 AM, 15 Sept
Ganesh Chaturthi 2027
Saturday, 4 September 2027 · Madhyahna Ganesh Puja 11:04 AM – 12:26 PM
Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi: 2:19 PM, 3 Sept – 12:26 PM, 4 Sept
Ganesh Chaturthi dates 2026–2030
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Monday, 14 September 2026 · Madhyahna Ganesh Puja 11:02 AM – 1:30 PM |
| 2027 | Saturday, 4 September 2027 · Madhyahna Ganesh Puja 11:04 AM – 12:26 PM |
| 2028 | Wednesday, 23 August 2028 · Madhyahna Ganesh Puja 11:05 AM – 1:41 PM |
| 2029 | Tuesday, 11 September 2029 · Madhyahna Ganesh Puja 11:02 AM – 1:32 PM |
| 2030 | Sunday, 1 September 2030 · Madhyahna Ganesh Puja 11:04 AM – 1:37 PM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Monday, 14 September 2026 · Madhyahna Ganesh Puja 11:02 AM – 1:30 PM |
| Mumbai | Monday, 14 September 2026 · Madhyahna Ganesh Puja 11:20 AM – 1:47 PM |
| Kolkata | Monday, 14 September 2026 · Madhyahna Ganesh Puja 10:18 AM – 12:45 PM |
| Chennai | Monday, 14 September 2026 · Madhyahna Ganesh Puja 10:51 AM – 1:17 PM |
| Bengaluru | Monday, 14 September 2026 · Madhyahna Ganesh Puja 11:01 AM – 1:28 PM |
| Hyderabad | Monday, 14 September 2026 · Madhyahna Ganesh Puja 10:58 AM – 1:25 PM |
| Pune | Monday, 14 September 2026 · Madhyahna Ganesh Puja 11:16 AM – 1:43 PM |
| Ahmedabad | Monday, 14 September 2026 · Madhyahna Ganesh Puja 11:21 AM – 1:49 PM |
The date is usually the same across India; the muhurat times differ with each city's sunrise and sunset.
What it is
The birth of Lord Ganesha, on the fourth day of Bhadrapada's bright half. Ganesha, remover of obstacles, is welcomed home; the festival runs for up to ten days.
Why it matters
Ganesha, remover of obstacles, is welcomed home for one to ten days.
How it is traditionally kept
The Ganesha idol installed with puja at midday, modak offerings, and immersion on the last day; tradition avoids looking at the Moon on this night.
- Bring the Ganesha idol home and install it (sthapana) at the midday muhurat
- Offer modaks, durva grass and red flowers
- Perform aarti morning and evening
- Avoid looking at the Moon on the night of Chaturthi, as tradition asks
- Immerse the idol (visarjan) on the chosen day
Across India
Celebrated grandly in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh; known as Vinayaka Chaturthi in the south.
Questions
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi is on Monday, 14 September 2026, by the Shukla Chaturthi, computed for New Delhi.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2027?
Ganesh Chaturthi is on Saturday, 4 September 2027, by the Shukla Chaturthi, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Madhyahna Ganesh Puja time for Ganesh Chaturthi?
For New Delhi: 11:02 AM – 1:30 PM on Monday, 14 September. Times differ a little between cities.
What is Ganesh Chaturthi?
The birth of Lord Ganesha, on the fourth day of Bhadrapada's bright half. Ganesha, remover of obstacles, is welcomed home; the festival runs for up to ten days.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2028?
Wednesday, 23 August 2028 · Madhyahna Ganesh Puja 11:05 AM – 1:41 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2029?
Tuesday, 11 September 2029 · Madhyahna Ganesh Puja 11:02 AM – 1:32 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2030?
Sunday, 1 September 2030 · Madhyahna Ganesh Puja 11:04 AM – 1:37 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
How is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated across India?
Celebrated grandly in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh; known as Vinayaka Chaturthi in the south.
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