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Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: date and Puja time

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This is the 2026 page. The date has passed. See Ganesh Chaturthi 2027

In Washington DC, Ganesh Chaturthi is on Monday, September 14, 2026. Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:48 AM–2:18 PM in Washington DC.

  • Washington DC

    Monday, September 14, 2026

    Washington DC. Smarta rule, for all traditions.

The same date in India (New Delhi).

Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna)

11:48 AM–2:18 PM

Washington DC Monday, September 14

Not in Washington DC? Find your city in the table below.

The rule

Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi that prevails during madhyahna. If it covers part of madhyahna on the first day and all of it on the second, the second day; if it holds madhyahna on both days otherwise, or on neither, the former day.

The times that decide it (Washington DC): Shukla Chaturthi 9:37 PM, 13 Sep to 10:14 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:48 AM to 2:18 PM, 13 Sep; madhyahna 11:48 AM to 2:18 PM, 14 Sep. Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 in each city

US

City Date Times that decide it Also
New York Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 9:37 PM, 13 Sep to 10:14 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:36 AM to 2:06 PM, 13 Sep; madhyahna 11:36 AM to 2:06 PM, 14 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:36 AM – 2:06 PM
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Edison, NJ Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 9:37 PM, 13 Sep to 10:14 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:37 AM to 2:08 PM, 13 Sep; madhyahna 11:37 AM to 2:07 PM, 14 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:37 AM – 2:07 PM
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Washington DC Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 9:37 PM, 13 Sep to 10:14 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:48 AM to 2:18 PM, 13 Sep; madhyahna 11:48 AM to 2:18 PM, 14 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:48 AM – 2:18 PM
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Atlanta Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 9:37 PM, 13 Sep to 10:14 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 12:18 PM to 2:47 PM, 13 Sep; madhyahna 12:18 PM to 2:47 PM, 14 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 12:18 PM – 2:47 PM
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Boston Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 9:37 PM, 13 Sep to 10:14 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:24 AM to 1:55 PM, 13 Sep; madhyahna 11:24 AM to 1:54 PM, 14 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:24 AM – 1:54 PM
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Philadelphia Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 9:37 PM, 13 Sep to 10:14 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:40 AM to 2:11 PM, 13 Sep; madhyahna 11:40 AM to 2:10 PM, 14 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:40 AM – 2:10 PM
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Chicago Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 8:37 PM, 13 Sep to 9:14 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:30 AM to 2:01 PM, 13 Sep; madhyahna 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM, 14 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
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Houston Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 8:37 PM, 13 Sep to 9:14 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 12:02 PM to 2:31 PM, 13 Sep; madhyahna 12:02 PM to 2:30 PM, 14 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 12:02 PM – 2:30 PM
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Dallas Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 8:37 PM, 13 Sep to 9:14 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 12:08 PM to 2:37 PM, 13 Sep; madhyahna 12:08 PM to 2:36 PM, 14 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 12:08 PM – 2:36 PM
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Los Angeles Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 6:37 PM, 13 Sep to 7:14 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:33 AM to 2:03 PM, 13 Sep; madhyahna 11:33 AM to 2:02 PM, 14 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:33 AM – 2:02 PM
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San Jose, CA Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 6:37 PM, 13 Sep to 7:14 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:48 AM to 2:18 PM, 13 Sep; madhyahna 11:47 AM to 2:17 PM, 14 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:47 AM – 2:17 PM
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Fremont, CA Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 6:37 PM, 13 Sep to 7:14 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:48 AM to 2:18 PM, 13 Sep; madhyahna 11:48 AM to 2:17 PM, 14 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:48 AM – 2:17 PM
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Sunnyvale, CA Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 6:37 PM, 13 Sep to 7:14 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:48 AM to 2:18 PM, 13 Sep; madhyahna 11:48 AM to 2:18 PM, 14 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:48 AM – 2:18 PM
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Cupertino, CA Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 6:37 PM, 13 Sep to 7:14 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:48 AM to 2:18 PM, 13 Sep; madhyahna 11:48 AM to 2:18 PM, 14 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:48 AM – 2:18 PM
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Seattle Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 6:37 PM, 13 Sep to 7:14 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:48 AM to 2:20 PM, 13 Sep; madhyahna 11:48 AM to 2:20 PM, 14 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:48 AM – 2:20 PM
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UK

City Date Times that decide it Also
London Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 2:37 AM, 14 Sep to 3:14 AM, 15 Sep; madhyahna 11:39 AM to 2:11 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:39 AM to 2:11 PM, 15 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:39 AM – 2:11 PM
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Birmingham, UK Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 2:37 AM, 14 Sep to 3:14 AM, 15 Sep; madhyahna 11:46 AM to 2:19 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:46 AM to 2:18 PM, 15 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:46 AM – 2:19 PM
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Leicester Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 2:37 AM, 14 Sep to 3:14 AM, 15 Sep; madhyahna 11:43 AM to 2:16 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:43 AM to 2:15 PM, 15 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:43 AM – 2:16 PM
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Manchester Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 2:37 AM, 14 Sep to 3:14 AM, 15 Sep; madhyahna 11:47 AM to 2:20 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:47 AM to 2:19 PM, 15 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:47 AM – 2:20 PM
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Canada

City Date Times that decide it Also
Toronto Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 9:37 PM, 13 Sep to 10:14 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:57 AM to 2:28 PM, 13 Sep; madhyahna 11:57 AM to 2:28 PM, 14 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:57 AM – 2:28 PM
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Brampton Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 9:37 PM, 13 Sep to 10:14 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:58 AM to 2:30 PM, 13 Sep; madhyahna 11:58 AM to 2:29 PM, 14 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:58 AM – 2:29 PM
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Vancouver Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 6:37 PM, 13 Sep to 7:14 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:51 AM to 2:24 PM, 13 Sep; madhyahna 11:51 AM to 2:23 PM, 14 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:51 AM – 2:23 PM
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Calgary Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 7:37 PM, 13 Sep to 8:14 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 12:15 PM to 2:48 PM, 13 Sep; madhyahna 12:15 PM to 2:47 PM, 14 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 12:15 PM – 2:47 PM
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Australia

City Date Times that decide it Also
Sydney Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 11:37 AM, 14 Sep to 12:14 PM, 15 Sep; madhyahna 10:40 AM to 1:02 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 10:39 AM to 1:01 PM, 15 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on both days; the rule takes the first day (14 Sep).
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:37 AM – 1:02 PM
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Melbourne Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 11:37 AM, 14 Sep to 12:14 PM, 15 Sep; madhyahna 11:05 AM to 1:26 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:04 AM to 1:26 PM, 15 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on both days; the rule takes the first day (14 Sep).
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:37 AM – 1:26 PM
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Brisbane Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 11:37 AM, 14 Sep to 12:14 PM, 15 Sep; madhyahna 10:32 AM to 12:55 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 10:32 AM to 12:54 PM, 15 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on both days; the rule takes the first day (14 Sep).
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:37 AM – 12:55 PM
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Perth Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 9:37 AM, 14 Sep to 10:14 AM, 15 Sep; madhyahna 11:01 AM to 1:23 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:00 AM to 1:23 PM, 15 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:01 AM – 1:23 PM
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India

City Date Times that decide it Also
New Delhi Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 7:07 AM, 14 Sep to 7:44 AM, 15 Sep; madhyahna 11:02 AM to 1:30 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:02 AM to 1:30 PM, 15 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:02 AM – 1:30 PM
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Mumbai Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 7:07 AM, 14 Sep to 7:44 AM, 15 Sep; madhyahna 11:20 AM to 1:47 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:20 AM to 1:47 PM, 15 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:20 AM – 1:47 PM
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Kolkata Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 7:07 AM, 14 Sep to 7:44 AM, 15 Sep; madhyahna 10:18 AM to 12:45 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 10:17 AM to 12:45 PM, 15 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 10:18 AM – 12:45 PM
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Chennai Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 7:07 AM, 14 Sep to 7:44 AM, 15 Sep; madhyahna 10:51 AM to 1:17 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 10:50 AM to 1:17 PM, 15 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 10:51 AM – 1:17 PM
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Bengaluru Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 7:07 AM, 14 Sep to 7:44 AM, 15 Sep; madhyahna 11:01 AM to 1:28 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:01 AM to 1:28 PM, 15 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:01 AM – 1:28 PM
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Hyderabad Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 7:07 AM, 14 Sep to 7:44 AM, 15 Sep; madhyahna 10:58 AM to 1:25 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 10:57 AM to 1:24 PM, 15 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 10:58 AM – 1:25 PM
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Ahmedabad Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 7:07 AM, 14 Sep to 7:44 AM, 15 Sep; madhyahna 11:21 AM to 1:49 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:21 AM to 1:48 PM, 15 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:21 AM – 1:49 PM
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Surat Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 7:07 AM, 14 Sep to 7:44 AM, 15 Sep; madhyahna 11:20 AM to 1:47 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:20 AM to 1:47 PM, 15 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:20 AM – 1:47 PM
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Pune Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 7:07 AM, 14 Sep to 7:44 AM, 15 Sep; madhyahna 11:16 AM to 1:43 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:16 AM to 1:43 PM, 15 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:16 AM – 1:43 PM
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Jaipur Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 7:07 AM, 14 Sep to 7:44 AM, 15 Sep; madhyahna 11:08 AM to 1:36 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:08 AM to 1:35 PM, 15 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:08 AM – 1:36 PM
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Lucknow Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 7:07 AM, 14 Sep to 7:44 AM, 15 Sep; madhyahna 10:47 AM to 1:15 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 10:47 AM to 1:15 PM, 15 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 10:47 AM – 1:15 PM
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Varanasi Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 7:07 AM, 14 Sep to 7:44 AM, 15 Sep; madhyahna 10:39 AM to 1:07 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 10:39 AM to 1:07 PM, 15 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 10:39 AM – 1:07 PM
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Patna Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 7:07 AM, 14 Sep to 7:44 AM, 15 Sep; madhyahna 10:30 AM to 12:58 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 10:30 AM to 12:58 PM, 15 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 10:30 AM – 12:58 PM
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Chandigarh Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 7:07 AM, 14 Sep to 7:44 AM, 15 Sep; madhyahna 11:03 AM to 1:32 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:03 AM to 1:32 PM, 15 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:03 AM – 1:32 PM
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Bhopal Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 7:07 AM, 14 Sep to 7:44 AM, 15 Sep; madhyahna 11:01 AM to 1:29 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:01 AM to 1:29 PM, 15 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:01 AM – 1:29 PM
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Thiruvananthapuram Mon 14 Sep Shukla Chaturthi 7:07 AM, 14 Sep to 7:44 AM, 15 Sep; madhyahna 11:04 AM to 1:30 PM, 14 Sep; madhyahna 11:04 AM to 1:30 PM, 15 Sep
Shukla Chaturthi holds madhyahna on 14 Sep only.
Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:04 AM – 1:30 PM
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Panchang for Ganesh Chaturthi day: Monday, September 14, 2026, Washington DC

Tithi
Shukla Chaturthi (ends 10:14 PM), then Panchami (ends 11:29 PM +1 day)
Nakshatra
Swati (ends 5:51 AM +1 day), then Vishakha (ends 7:53 AM +2 days) Name letters for this nakshatra
Yoga
Indra (ends 2:51 AM +1 day), then Vaidhriti (ends 2:53 AM +2 days)
Karana
Vanija (ends 9:51 AM), then Vishti (Bhadra) (ends 10:14 PM), then Bava (ends 10:47 AM +1 day)
Weekday
Monday (सोमवार)
Month
Bhadrapada (Amanta) · Bhadrapada (Purnimanta)
Tamil month
Avani 29 (solar month)
Year
Vikram Samvat 2083 (Chaitradi) · Vikram Samvat (Kartikadi, Gujarati) 2082 · Shaka Samvat 1948
Sunrise
6:48 AM
Sunset
7:17 PM
Moonrise
10:38 AM
Moonset
8:42 PM
Rahu Kaal
8:22 AM – 9:56 AM
Yamaganda
11:29 AM – 1:03 PM
Gulika Kalam
2:36 PM – 4:10 PM
Abhijit Muhurta
12:38 PM – 1:28 PM
Brahma Muhurta
5:16 AM – 6:02 AM

Today’s panchang for Washington DC

About the festival

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati, who is worshipped first at the start of every puja and every new venture as the remover of obstacles. It falls on the fourth tithi (Chaturthi) of the bright half of Bhadrapada, in late summer.

Written for Pujadeep and checked against the sources listed. See the sources

Read the Ganesh Chaturthi guide: what, why and how

Questions families ask

What are the Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 timings in my city?

Each city in the table above has its own times, computed for that city. In Washington DC, Ganesh Chaturthi muhurat (madhyahna): 11:48 AM – 2:18 PM. Find your city’s panchang

When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2027?

The date moves with the Hindu calendar. In 2027, Ganesh Chaturthi is on Friday, September 3, 2027 in Washington DC. Ganesh Chaturthi 2027

How is the date found for my city?

Each city’s date is computed for that city, from its own sunrise and sunset and the times the tithi begins and ends, with the rule named below. Find your city in the table above.

Which rule sets the date of Ganesh Chaturthi?

Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi that prevails during madhyahna. If it covers part of madhyahna on the first day and all of it on the second, the second day; if it holds madhyahna on both days otherwise, or on neither, the former day. How we compute dates

The rule and its sources

Tradition: all traditions.

Rule sources

Related

Computed for 43 cities on Monday, September 14, 2026

Rule: Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi that prevails during madhyahna. If it covers part of madhyahna on the first day and all of it on the second, the second day; if it holds madhyahna on both days otherwise, or on neither, the former day.

What the words mean: Paksha: Shukla and Krishna · Pratahkala, madhyahna and aparahna

Calculated for your location from NASA JPL's DE440 ephemeris and Astronomy Engine (MIT licence), with the Lahiri ayanamsa. Times can differ by a minute or two from printed panchangs. For vrat and puja timings, follow your family or temple tradition.

How we calculate

Source and licence

Our explanation
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Checked
Checked against the sources listed, October 15, 2026.
Updated
October 27, 2026

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