Chhath Puja 2026 in the USA — date and Arghya times by city
Chhath Puja 2026 USA: 2026-11-15. India date: 2026-11-15. Sunset arghya on Shashthi; sunrise arghya the next morning.
USA date
Timings by city
| City | Local date | Key window | Tithi (local) | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 2026-11-15 | Sandhya & Usha ArghyaSandhya 16:39 · Usha 06:45 Eastern Time | षष्ठी12:55 – 15:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| Chicago | 2026-11-15 | Sandhya & Usha ArghyaSandhya 16:31 · Usha 06:42 Central Time | षष्ठी11:55 – 14:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| Houston | 2026-11-15 | Sandhya & Usha ArghyaSandhya 17:27 · Usha 06:48 Central Time | षष्ठी11:55 – 14:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| San Jose | 2026-11-15 | Sandhya & Usha ArghyaSandhya 16:58 · Usha 06:49 Pacific Time | षष्ठी09:55 – 12:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| Edison | 2026-11-15 | Sandhya & Usha ArghyaSandhya 16:41 · Usha 06:46 Eastern Time | षष्ठी12:55 – 15:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| Dallas | 2026-11-15 | Sandhya & Usha ArghyaSandhya 17:27 · Usha 06:59 Central Time | षष्ठी11:55 – 14:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| Washington, D.C. | 2026-11-15 | Sandhya & Usha ArghyaSandhya 16:56 · Usha 06:53 Eastern Time | षष्ठी12:55 – 15:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| Atlanta | 2026-11-15 | Sandhya & Usha ArghyaSandhya 17:36 · Usha 07:11 Eastern Time | षष्ठी12:55 – 15:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| Jersey City | 2026-11-15 | Sandhya & Usha ArghyaSandhya 16:39 · Usha 06:45 Eastern Time | षष्ठी12:55 – 15:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| Los Angeles | 2026-11-15 | Sandhya & Usha ArghyaSandhya 16:50 · Usha 06:27 Pacific Time | षष्ठी09:55 – 12:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| Seattle | 2026-11-15 | Sandhya & Usha ArghyaSandhya 16:34 · Usha 07:17 Pacific Time | षष्ठी09:55 – 12:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| Philadelphia | 2026-11-15 | Sandhya & Usha ArghyaSandhya 16:46 · Usha 06:48 Eastern Time | षष्ठी12:55 – 15:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| San Francisco | 2026-11-15 | Sandhya & Usha ArghyaSandhya 16:59 · Usha 06:52 Pacific Time | षष्ठी09:55 – 12:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| Boston | 2026-11-15 | Sandhya & Usha ArghyaSandhya 16:24 · Usha 06:37 Eastern Time | षष्ठी12:55 – 15:32 | Festival · Panchang |
| Fremont | 2026-11-15 | Sandhya & Usha ArghyaSandhya 16:58 · Usha 06:50 Pacific Time | षष्ठी09:55 – 12:32 | 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. USA 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 USA?
- Chhath Puja 2026 is on 2026-11-15 in the USA. India observes it on 2026-11-15 — the same civil day.
- Why can the USA date differ from India?
- Hindu festival dates follow the tithi at local sunrise, not a fixed Gregorian date and not a simple IST conversion. USA 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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