Navratri 2026 Dates
Navratri is a nine-night festival dedicated to the Goddess Durga and her nine forms (Navadurga). It is observed more than once a year: most prominently Chaitra Navratri (spring) and Sharad Navratri (autumn).
Navratri dates in 2026
Significance of Navratri
Each of the nine nights is dedicated to a different form of the Goddess. Sharad Navratri culminates in Dussehra (Vijayadashami), celebrating the victory of good over evil.
How to observe Navratri
Devotees fast, perform daily Durga puja and Kanya Pujan, and many keep a sattvic diet through the nine days. Garba and Dandiya are central to the celebration in western India.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many Navratri are there in 2026?▾
There are 1 Navratri dates in 2026. The complete list, with the day and month of each, is shown above.
When is the next Navratri?▾
The next Navratri is Sharad Navratri Begins on Sunday, 11 October 2026.
What is Navratri?▾
Navratri is a nine-night festival dedicated to the Goddess Durga and her nine forms (Navadurga). It is observed more than once a year: most prominently Chaitra Navratri (spring) and Sharad Navratri (autumn).
How is Navratri observed?▾
Devotees fast, perform daily Durga puja and Kanya Pujan, and many keep a sattvic diet through the nine days. Garba and Dandiya are central to the celebration in western India.