Karva Chauth 2026
करवा चौथ
🎉 Major Festival
Thursday, 29 October 2026
188
188 days away
📖 Significance of Karva Chauth
Married Hindu women observe a day-long waterless fast for the long life and prosperity of their husbands. Fast is broken after sighting the moon through a sieve.
🪔 Rituals & Puja Vidhi
1Nirjala (waterless) fast from sunrise
2Sargi (pre-dawn meal from mother-in-law)
3Applying mehndi
4Breaking fast after moonrise through sieve
🍽️ Fasting Rules (Vrat Vidhi)
Nirjala fast — no food or water until moonrise
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When is Karva Chauth in 2026?
Karva Chauth (करवा चौथ) falls on Thursday, 29 October 2026.
What is the significance of Karva Chauth?
Married Hindu women observe a day-long waterless fast for the long life and prosperity of their husbands. Fast is broken after sighting the moon through a sieve.