Karwa Chauth 2026: 28 or 29 October? One Small Mistake Can Make You Break Your Fast At The Wrong Time

Is Karwa Chauth on 28 October or 29 October this year? Many women are asking this question. Some whatsapp messages say 28. Some say 29. The moon time is also different in every city. Because of this many women may break their fast at the wrong time we do not want this to happen to you.

Read this page till the end. You will know the right date the right time and all the easy steps.

Quick Answer (Read This First)

These times are for delhi for your city see the moon time table below.

What Should You Do? (Pick Your Case)

Why Is It On 29 And Not 28?

Karwa Chauth is kept on Chaturthi. Chaturthi is the fourth day after the full moon (Purnima). We break the fast after seeing the moon at night so chaturthi must be there at night when the moon comes out.

This year chaturthi starts on 29 October at 1:06 AM. It ends on 29 October at 10:09 PM on the night of 28 October chaturthi has not started yet on the night of 29 October chaturthi is there so in India the fast is on 29 October.

In USA and Canada the time is about 10 to 13 hours behind India. So there chaturthi is there on the night of 28 October that is why they keep the fast on 28. People shared their date on whatsapp and women in India got confused.

Why Will Many Women Make A Mistake This Year?

• They believe the whatsapp time. The message says the moon will come at 8:17 PM but that is the time for delhi in Mumbai the moon comes at 9:02 PM.
• They follow a sister or friend in another city in Kolkata the moon comes at 7:48 PM but in Jaipur you have to wait till 8:29 PM.
• They keep the fast on 28 they see the USA date and think it is for India.
• They start the puja too late in delhi puja time ends at 6:56 PM but many family start the puja after 7:30 PM.
• They stop waiting when there are clouds if you cannot see the moon wait till your citys moon time then offer water (arghya) towards the moon.

Moon Time In Your City (29 October 2026)

These times can change by a few minutes go to your roof 10 minutes early. Clouds or tall buildings can hide the moon for some time.

Why Do We Keep Karwa Chauth?

On Karwa Chauth married women do not eat or drink anything from sunrise till moonrise. They pray for the long and happy life of their husband.

Karwa means a small clay pot. Chauth means the fourth day.

There is a famous story about this day. A queen named Veervati had seven brothers on her first Karwa Chauth she became very hungry and weak her brothers could not see her like this. So they lit a lamp behind a tree from far it looked like the moon. Veervati thought the moon had come and she broke her fast.

Soon after her husband became very sick. Veervati was very sad she prayed to Maa Parvati with a true heart. The next year she kept the fast in the right way her husband became well again.

The lesson is simple. Break your fast only after you see the real moon.

What To Keep Ready

Keep these things ready one day before

• Puja thali with roli, rice, diya and sweets
• A clay karwa filled with water
• Chhalni (sieve)
• A lota of water for the moon
• Photo of Shiv ji, Maa Parvati and Ganesh ji
• Karwa Chauth katha book
• Mehndi (apply it the night before)
• Your outfit, bangles, bindi and sindoor

What To Eat In Sargi

• Sevaiyan or pheni with milk
• Fruits like banana and apple
• Almonds and dates
• One paratha or mathri
• Lots of water

Eat your sargi before sunrise do not eat salty or fried food it will make you feel thirsty the whole day.

How To Do Karwa Chauth Puja (Step By Step)

1. Wake up early and eat your sargi before sunrise.
2. Take a bath fold your hands and decide in your mind that you will keep the fast today.
3. Spend the day calmly do not eat or drink anything.
4. In the afternoon wear your outfit and get ready.
5. Clean the puja place keep the photos karwa and puja thali there.
6. Light the diya during puja time 5:38 PM to 6:56 PM in delhi.
7. Sit with the women of your family and listen to the katha. Pass the thali around in a circle.
8. When the moon comes out go to the roof. Look at the moon through the chhalni.
9. Then look at your husband face through the same chhalni.
10. Offer water to the moon. Drink water from your husband hand and eat the first bite. Your fast is now complete.

What To Wear On Karwa Chauth 2026

On Karwa Chauth every woman wants to look like a new bride again. Red is the best color for this day it is the color of a happy married life. Maroon, pink and orange also look very pretty most women do not wear black or white on this day.

Here are some good outfit ideas

• Red Bandhani Saree in Rajasthan and Gujarat red bandhani is the color of suhaag. It is soft and light so you feel comfortable all day even when you are fasting.
• Bandhani or Leheriya Lehenga best for a new bride or for your first Karwa Chauth.
• Bandhani Suit best if you also have to do housework on that day.
• Red Chunri wear it with any suit or lehenga for a quick festive look.

Still Looking For Your Karwa Chauth Outfit?

You can shop handmade red bandhani sarees, leheriya sarees, lehengas, suits and chunris at KCPC Bandhani every piece is tied and dyed by hand by karigars in Sikar Rajasthan. The colors are bright the fabric is soft and each design is made for festival days like this one.

• Shop Red Bandhani Sarees
• Shop Bandhani and Leheriya Lehengas
• Shop Bandhani Suits and Chunris

Only a few days are left for Karwa Chauth order your outfit today so it reaches you before 29 October.
Tip: You will be hungry and thirsty on this day so pick a light outfit and light jewellery.

A Simple Plan For Karwa Chauth Day

• Before 6:30 AM eat sargi and drink lots of water.
• Morning to 2 PM take rest do only light work. Stay away from the sun.
• 3 PM to 5 PM get ready in your outfit.
• 5:30 PM to 7 PM do the puja and listen to the katha.
• After 8 PM go to the roof 10 minutes before your cities  moon time.
• After moonrise break your fast eat light food first.

Do's and Don'ts

Do:

• Check the moon time for your own city
• Drink lots of water at sargi
• Finish the katha during puja time
• Talk to a doctor if you are pregnant or not well

Don't:

• Don't trust a whatsapp time without checking the city
• Don't eat salty or fried food at sargi
• Don't break the fast before you see the moon
• Don't eat a heavy meal right after the fast

Conclusion

Let us remember three simple things

1. In India Karwa Chauth is on Thursday 29 October 2026.
2. Chaturthi stays till 10:09 PM so you will get enough time to see the moon.
3. Always check the moon time for your own city not for another city.

If your family has its own way of doing the puja follow that. Maa Parvati does not look at the clock she sees your love and your true heart.

Get ready wear your favourite red and enjoy this special day with your husband and family from all of us at KCPC Bandhani. Happy Karwa Chauth!

FAQs

1. Is Karwa Chauth 2026 on 28 or 29 October?
Ans. In India it is on Thursday 29 October in USA and Canada it is on Wednesday 28 October.

2. What time will the moon come out on Karwa Chauth 2026?
Ans. In delhi at about 8:17 PM in Jaipur at 8:29 PM in Sikar at 8:30 PM and in Mumbai at 9:02 PM.

3. What is the puja time?
Ans. In delhi the puja time is from 5:38 PM to 6:56 PM.

4. When should I eat sargi?
Ans. Eat it before sunrise in delhi eat it before 6:31 AM.

5. What should I do if clouds hide the moon?
Ans. Wait a little after your cities moon time then offer water towards the moon and break your fast.

6. Can unmarried girls keep this fast?
Ans. Yes many girls keep it to get a good life partner in some homes they break the fast after seeing the stars.

7. Which color is best for Karwa Chauth?
Ans. Red is the best color maroon pink and orange are also good choices.

8. Can I drink water during the fast?
Ans. Most women keep the fast without water but if you are pregnant sick or take medicine please ask your doctor. You can keep the fast with water or fruits too.