Festivals
Chhath Puja 2026
Nahay Khay on 13 November, Kharna on 14 November, the evening arghya on 15 November and the dawn arghya on 16 November 2026.
The four-day festival of Chhath Puja is observed across Bihar in November 2026.
- 13 November: Nahay Khay
- 14 November: Kharna
- 15 November: Sandhya Arghya, offerings to the setting sun
- 16 November: Usha Arghya, offerings to the rising sun
Dates follow the Hindu calendar, and the Bihar government holiday list for 2026 marks 15 and 16 November for Chhath. Sunset and sunrise times differ from city to city, so check local timings for the arghya.