Chhath Puja 2026 in the UK — date and Arghya times by city
Chhath Puja 2026 UK: 2026-11-15. India date: 2026-11-15. Sunset arghya on Shashthi; sunrise arghya the next morning.
UK date
Timings by city
| City | Local date | Key window | Tithi (local) | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 2026-11-15 | Sandhya & Usha ArghyaSandhya 16:13 · Usha 07:21 GMT / BST | षष्ठी17:55 – 20:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| Birmingham | 2026-11-15 | Sandhya & Usha ArghyaSandhya 16:16 · Usha 07:31 GMT / BST | षष्ठी17:55 – 20:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| Leicester | 2026-11-15 | Sandhya & Usha ArghyaSandhya 16:13 · Usha 07:29 GMT / BST | षष्ठी17:55 – 20:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| Manchester | 2026-11-15 | Sandhya & Usha ArghyaSandhya 16:14 · Usha 07:37 GMT / BST | षष्ठी17:55 – 20:32 | Festival · Panchang |
Why the date or time can differ from India
Hindu festival dates follow the tithi at local sunrise, not a fixed Gregorian date and not a simple IST conversion. UK sits in a different timezone from India, and sunrise happens at a different longitude — so the same Kartika tithi can name a different civil morning. Muhurat windows (Pradosh Kaal, Aparahna, moonrise, Arghya) are always recomputed from this place's coordinates.
What to do at home
Stand at a clean water body (or a tray of water at home) for Sandhya Arghya at local sunset, then Usha Arghya at the next local sunrise. Thekua and seasonal fruits are the usual prasad. Keep the fast until Usha Arghya if your family observes the full vrat.
FAQ
- When is Chhath Puja 2026 in the UK?
- Chhath Puja 2026 is on 2026-11-15 in the UK. India observes it on 2026-11-15 — the same civil day.
- Why can the UK date differ from India?
- Hindu festival dates follow the tithi at local sunrise, not a fixed Gregorian date and not a simple IST conversion. UK sits in a different timezone from India, and sunrise happens at a different longitude — so the same Kartika tithi can name a different civil morning. Muhurat windows (Pradosh Kaal, Aparahna, moonrise, Arghya) are always recomputed from this place's coordinates.
- What is the key timing for Chhath Puja?
- Sunset arghya on Shashthi; sunrise arghya the next morning. Open your city's row for the exact local window, or the city festival page for nearby metros.
- How should I observe Chhath Puja at home abroad?
- Stand at a clean water body (or a tray of water at home) for Sandhya Arghya at local sunset, then Usha Arghya at the next local sunrise. Thekua and seasonal fruits are the usual prasad. Keep the fast until Usha Arghya if your family observes the full vrat.
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