Ganesh Chaturthi 2026
Ganesh Chaturthi, also Vinayaka or Vinayagar Chaturthi, in 2026: the day and its midday pūjā time for your city, and when not to look at the Moon.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Delhi
Monday, 14 September
In Delhi, the Caturthī does not reach Tuesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Monday, joined with Tṛtīyā.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai
Monday, 14 September
In Mumbai, the Caturthī does not reach Tuesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Monday, joined with Tṛtīyā.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Kolkata
Monday, 14 September
In Kolkata, the Caturthī does not reach Tuesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Monday, joined with Tṛtīyā.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Chennai
Monday, 14 September
In Chennai, the Caturthī does not reach Tuesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Monday, joined with Tṛtīyā.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Bengaluru
Monday, 14 September
In Bengaluru, the Caturthī does not reach Tuesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Monday, joined with Tṛtīyā.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Hyderabad
Monday, 14 September
In Hyderabad, the Caturthī does not reach Tuesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Monday, joined with Tṛtīyā.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Ahmedabad
Monday, 14 September
In Ahmedabad, the Caturthī does not reach Tuesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Monday, joined with Tṛtīyā.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Pune
Monday, 14 September
In Pune, the Caturthī does not reach Tuesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Monday, joined with Tṛtīyā.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Jaipur
Monday, 14 September
In Jaipur, the Caturthī does not reach Tuesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Monday, joined with Tṛtīyā.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Lucknow
Monday, 14 September
In Lucknow, the Caturthī does not reach Tuesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Monday, joined with Tṛtīyā.
Ganesh Chaturthi in London
Monday, 14 September
In London, the Caturthī covers all of Monday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Monday.
Ganesh Chaturthi in New York City
Monday, 14 September
In New York City, the Caturthī covers all of Monday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Monday.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Toronto
Monday, 14 September
In Toronto, the Caturthī covers all of Monday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Monday.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Sydney
Tuesday, 15 September
In Sydney, the Caturthī covers 67% of Tuesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Tuesday.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Dubai
Monday, 14 September
In Dubai, the Caturthī covers all of Monday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Monday.
Ganesh Chaturthi in Singapore
Monday, 14 September
In Singapore, the Caturthī does not reach Tuesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Monday, joined with Tṛtīyā.
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Monday or Tuesday in Delhi
Delhi timeIn Delhi, the Caturthī runs from Mon 07:07 to Tue 07:44: the Caturthī does not reach Tuesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Monday, joined with Tṛtīyā. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Delhi, from Mon 07:07 to Tue 07:44. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Monday or Tuesday in Mumbai
Mumbai timeIn Mumbai, the Caturthī runs from Mon 07:07 to Tue 07:44: the Caturthī does not reach Tuesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Monday, joined with Tṛtīyā. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Mumbai, from Mon 07:07 to Tue 07:44. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Monday or Tuesday in Kolkata
Kolkata timeIn Kolkata, the Caturthī runs from Mon 07:07 to Tue 07:44: the Caturthī does not reach Tuesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Monday, joined with Tṛtīyā. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Kolkata, from Mon 07:07 to Tue 07:44. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Monday or Tuesday in Chennai
Chennai timeIn Chennai, the Caturthī runs from Mon 07:07 to Tue 07:44: the Caturthī does not reach Tuesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Monday, joined with Tṛtīyā. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Chennai, from Mon 07:07 to Tue 07:44. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Monday or Tuesday in Bengaluru
Bengaluru timeIn Bengaluru, the Caturthī runs from Mon 07:07 to Tue 07:44: the Caturthī does not reach Tuesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Monday, joined with Tṛtīyā. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Bengaluru, from Mon 07:07 to Tue 07:44. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Monday or Tuesday in Hyderabad
Hyderabad timeIn Hyderabad, the Caturthī runs from Mon 07:07 to Tue 07:44: the Caturthī does not reach Tuesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Monday, joined with Tṛtīyā. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Hyderabad, from Mon 07:07 to Tue 07:44. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Monday or Tuesday in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad timeIn Ahmedabad, the Caturthī runs from Mon 07:07 to Tue 07:44: the Caturthī does not reach Tuesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Monday, joined with Tṛtīyā. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Ahmedabad, from Mon 07:07 to Tue 07:44. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Monday or Tuesday in Pune
Pune timeIn Pune, the Caturthī runs from Mon 07:07 to Tue 07:44: the Caturthī does not reach Tuesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Monday, joined with Tṛtīyā. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Pune, from Mon 07:07 to Tue 07:44. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Monday or Tuesday in Jaipur
Jaipur timeIn Jaipur, the Caturthī runs from Mon 07:07 to Tue 07:44: the Caturthī does not reach Tuesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Monday, joined with Tṛtīyā. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Jaipur, from Mon 07:07 to Tue 07:44. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Monday or Tuesday in Lucknow
Lucknow timeIn Lucknow, the Caturthī runs from Mon 07:07 to Tue 07:44: the Caturthī does not reach Tuesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Monday, joined with Tṛtīyā. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Lucknow, from Mon 07:07 to Tue 07:44. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Sunday or Monday in London
London timeIn London, the Caturthī runs from Mon 02:37 to Tue 03:14: the Caturthī covers all of Monday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Monday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in London, from Mon 02:37 to Tue 03:14. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Sunday or Monday in New York City
New York City timeIn New York City, the Caturthī runs from Sun 21:37 to Mon 22:14: the Caturthī covers all of Monday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Monday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in New York City, from Sun 21:37 to Mon 22:14. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Sunday or Monday in Toronto
Toronto timeIn Toronto, the Caturthī runs from Sun 21:37 to Mon 22:14: the Caturthī covers all of Monday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Monday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Toronto, from Sun 21:37 to Mon 22:14. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Monday or Tuesday in Sydney
Sydney timeIn Sydney, the Caturthī runs from Mon 11:37 to Tue 12:14: the Caturthī covers 67% of Tuesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Tuesday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
By the Dharmasindhu’s stricter reading (p. 9), which takes the later day only when the Caturthī fills its whole midday, the day is Monday, 14 September.
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Sydney, from Mon 11:37 to Tue 12:14. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Sunday or Monday in Dubai
Dubai timeIn Dubai, the Caturthī runs from Mon 05:37 to Tue 06:14: the Caturthī covers all of Monday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on Monday. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Dubai, from Mon 05:37 to Tue 06:14. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
How the day is chosen
Gaṇeśa is worshipped at midday, the third fifth of the daytime. If the Caturthī reaches the next day’s midday, that day is kept; if it does not, the earlier day, joined with Tṛtīyā, is kept (Bṛhaspati). Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
Monday or Tuesday in Singapore
Singapore timeIn Singapore, the Caturthī runs from Mon 09:37 to Tue 10:14: the Caturthī does not reach Tuesday’s midday, so Ganesh Chaturthi is on the earlier day, Monday, joined with Tṛtīyā. Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198
When not to look at the Moon
Seeing the Moon on this Caturthī is said to bring a false accusation, so it is not looked at while the Caturthī runs: in Singapore, from Mon 09:37 to Tue 10:14. A Moon that rose during the Caturthī may be seen once Pañcamī begins. Nirṇaya-sindhu p. 198 (Mārkaṇḍeya)
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 around the world
Each city’s own sunrise and sunset- DelhiPūjā 11:02 – 13:30
- MumbaiPūjā 11:20 – 13:47
- KolkataPūjā 10:18 – 12:45
- ChennaiPūjā 10:51 – 13:17
- BengaluruPūjā 11:02 – 13:28
- HyderabadPūjā 10:58 – 13:25
- AhmedabadPūjā 11:21 – 13:48
- PunePūjā 11:16 – 13:43
- JaipurPūjā 11:08 – 13:36
- LucknowPūjā 10:47 – 13:15
- LondonPūjā 11:39 – 14:11
- New York CityPūjā 11:36 – 14:06
- TorontoPūjā 11:57 – 14:27
- DubaiPūjā 11:00 – 13:27
- SingaporePūjā 11:47 – 14:12
- SydneyPūjā 10:39 – 12:14
Other years: Ganesh Chaturthi 2027, Ganesh Chaturthi 2028; all Ganesh Chaturthi dates.
Questions
From the Nirṇaya-sindhu pp. 47, 198, with the page for each.
When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?
In Delhi, on Monday, 14 September 2026, with the pūjā at midday, 11:02 to 13:30. In Sydney, it is Tuesday, 15 September. 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