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Ganesh Chaturthi dates

When Ganesh Chaturthi, also Vinayaka Chaturthi, falls in 2026, 2027 and 2028: the day and its midday pūjā time, for Delhi and cities abroad.

Next Ganesh Chaturthi in Delhi

Saturday, 4 September 2027

Ganesh Chaturthi is in 321 days. In Delhi, the Caturthī covers 54% of Saturday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Saturday.

Madhyāhna pūjā11:04 – 12:26
Moon not seenFri 14:19 – Sat 12:26
Ganesh Chaturthi 2027: every city and why

Ganesh Chaturthi dates, 2026 to 2028

Each city’s own time
YearDelhiLondonNew York CitySydney
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Mon 14 Sep Pūjā 11:02 – 13:30 Mon 14 Sep Pūjā 11:39 – 14:11 Mon 14 Sep Pūjā 11:36 – 14:06 Tue 15 Sep Pūjā 10:39 – 12:14
Ganesh Chaturthi 2027 Sat 4 Sep Pūjā 11:04 – 12:26 Fri 3 Sep Pūjā 11:38 – 14:19 Fri 3 Sep Pūjā 11:37 – 14:12 Sat 4 Sep Pūjā 10:46 – 13:03
Ganesh Chaturthi 2028 Wed 23 Aug Pūjā 11:05 – 13:40 Wed 23 Aug Pūjā 11:38 – 14:26 Wed 23 Aug Pūjā 11:37 – 14:18 Wed 23 Aug Pūjā 10:51 – 13:04

Each year’s page lists all 16 cities and why each keeps its day. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198

Questions

From the Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198, with the page for each.

When is Ganesh Chaturthi?

In Delhi: Monday, 14 September 2026, Saturday, 4 September 2027 and Wednesday, 23 August 2028. Each city keeps its own day by its own sunrise and sunset. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198

Why is the date decided by midday?

The texts set Gaṇeśa’s worship at midday for this vrata, so the Caturthī that holds the midday decides the day. The next day is kept if the Caturthī reaches its midday, and otherwise the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā. Midday is the third fifth of the daytime. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 28, 47

Why should the moon not be seen on Ganesh Chaturthi?

Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)

Is Vinayaka Chaturthi the same festival?

Yes. Vināyaka is a name of Gaṇeśa, and Vinayagar Chaturthi is the Tamil form; all name the Bhādrapada śukla Caturthī.

Why is the date different in the US or UK?

Ganesh Chaturthi is decided by the Caturthī at midday at the city. The tithi begins and ends at the same moment everywhere, but sunrise and sunset come at different hours, so a city far to the west or east can keep another day. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198

How the day is found

Read the methodology
The day
The Bhādrapada śukla Caturthī. The next day is kept if the Caturthī reaches its midday, and otherwise the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198.
Midday
Madhyāhna, the third fifth of the daytime (Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 28). The pūjā window is that day’s madhyāhna while the Caturthī runs.
The Moon
Not looked at while the Caturthī runs; once Pañcamī begins, it may be. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198.
Sunrise and sunset
At the centre of the Sun’s disc, with refraction, for the chosen city. Every date is that city’s own.

Sunrise and sunset at the centre of the Sun’s disc, with refraction · Lahiri ayanamsa for month names · each city’s own time · Swiss Ephemeris · Method