The four-day Chhath Puja festival of faith will begin in 2026 on November 13, starting with Nahay-Khay on the first day.

Kharna and 36-hour fast

Kharna will be observed on November 2026 on the second day of the festival, which is November 14. Following the completion of Kharna, there is a tradition of observing a rigorous waterless fast lasting approximately 36 hours.

On the third day, which is the evening of November 15, offerings will be made to the setting sun.

Arghya to setting and rising sun

On the fourth and final day, the morning of November 16, offerings will be made to the rising sun, after which devotees will break their fast.