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Kali Puja 2026: date and nishita time
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In Washington DC, Kali Puja is on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:24 PM – 12:19 AM +1 day in Washington DC.
- Washington DC
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Washington DC. Bengali tradition.
The same date in India (New Delhi).
Not in Washington DC? Find your city in the table below.
The rule
Ashwin Amavasya (amanta; Kartika Amavasya in purnimanta) that prevails at nishita (Hindu midnight, the 2 ghatikas in the middle of the night). Bengal keeps Kali's puja as a midnight (nishi) puja on the new-moon night.
The times that decide it (Washington DC): Amavasya 12:58 AM, 8 Nov to 2:02 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:24 PM, 7 Nov to 12:19 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:24 PM, 8 Nov to 12:19 AM, 9 Nov. Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only.
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Kali Puja (Shyama Puja) 2026 Washington DC: Sunday, November 8, 2026 Kali Puja muhurat: 11:24 PM – 12:19 AM +1 day Bengali tradition. Each city's date is computed for its own sky and time zone. https://pujadeep.com/festivals/kali-puja/2026/
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Kali Puja 2026 in each city
US
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 12:58 AM, 8 Nov to 2:02 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:12 PM, 7 Nov to 12:07 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:12 PM, 8 Nov to 12:07 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:12 PM – 12:07 AM +1 day | – |
| Edison, NJ | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 12:58 AM, 8 Nov to 2:02 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:14 PM, 7 Nov to 12:09 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:14 PM, 8 Nov to 12:09 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:14 PM – 12:09 AM +1 day | – |
| Washington DC | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 12:58 AM, 8 Nov to 2:02 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:24 PM, 7 Nov to 12:19 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:24 PM, 8 Nov to 12:19 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:24 PM – 12:19 AM +1 day | – |
| Atlanta | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 12:58 AM, 8 Nov to 2:02 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:54 PM, 7 Nov to 12:48 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:54 PM, 8 Nov to 12:48 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:54 PM – 12:48 AM +1 day | – |
| Boston | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 12:58 AM, 8 Nov to 2:02 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:00 PM to 11:56 PM, 7 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:00 PM to 11:56 PM, 8 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:00 PM – 11:56 PM | – |
| Philadelphia | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 12:58 AM, 8 Nov to 2:02 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:17 PM, 7 Nov to 12:12 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:17 PM, 8 Nov to 12:12 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:17 PM – 12:12 AM +1 day | – |
| Chicago | Sat 7 Nov | Amavasya 11:58 PM, 7 Nov to 1:02 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:06 PM, 7 Nov to 12:02 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:06 PM, 8 Nov to 12:02 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on both nights; the rule takes the first night (7 Nov). Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:58 PM – 12:02 AM +1 day Close call | In India (New Delhi): Sun 8 Nov |
| Houston | Sat 7 Nov | Amavasya 11:58 PM, 7 Nov to 1:02 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:39 PM, 7 Nov to 12:31 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:39 PM, 8 Nov to 12:31 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on both nights; the rule takes the first night (7 Nov). Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:58 PM – 12:31 AM +1 day | In India (New Delhi): Sun 8 Nov |
| Dallas | Sat 7 Nov | Amavasya 11:58 PM, 7 Nov to 1:02 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:44 PM, 7 Nov to 12:37 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:44 PM, 8 Nov to 12:37 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on both nights; the rule takes the first night (7 Nov). Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:58 PM – 12:37 AM +1 day | In India (New Delhi): Sun 8 Nov |
| Los Angeles | Sat 7 Nov | Amavasya 9:58 PM, 7 Nov to 11:02 PM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:10 PM, 7 Nov to 12:03 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:10 PM, 8 Nov to 12:03 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 7 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:10 PM – 12:03 AM +1 day | In India (New Delhi): Sun 8 Nov |
| San Jose, CA | Sat 7 Nov | Amavasya 9:58 PM, 7 Nov to 11:02 PM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:24 PM, 7 Nov to 12:18 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:24 PM, 8 Nov to 12:18 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 7 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:24 PM – 12:18 AM +1 day | In India (New Delhi): Sun 8 Nov |
| Fremont, CA | Sat 7 Nov | Amavasya 9:58 PM, 7 Nov to 11:02 PM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:24 PM, 7 Nov to 12:19 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:24 PM, 8 Nov to 12:19 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 7 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:24 PM – 12:19 AM +1 day | In India (New Delhi): Sun 8 Nov |
| Sunnyvale, CA | Sat 7 Nov | Amavasya 9:58 PM, 7 Nov to 11:02 PM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:24 PM, 7 Nov to 12:19 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:24 PM, 8 Nov to 12:19 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 7 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:24 PM – 12:19 AM +1 day | In India (New Delhi): Sun 8 Nov |
| Cupertino, CA | Sat 7 Nov | Amavasya 9:58 PM, 7 Nov to 11:02 PM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:24 PM, 7 Nov to 12:19 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:24 PM, 8 Nov to 12:19 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 7 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:24 PM – 12:19 AM +1 day | In India (New Delhi): Sun 8 Nov |
| Seattle | Sat 7 Nov | Amavasya 9:58 PM, 7 Nov to 11:02 PM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:24 PM, 7 Nov to 12:22 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:24 PM, 8 Nov to 12:22 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 7 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:24 PM – 12:22 AM +1 day | In India (New Delhi): Sun 8 Nov |
UK
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 5:58 AM, 8 Nov to 7:02 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:15 PM, 7 Nov to 12:14 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:15 PM, 8 Nov to 12:14 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:15 PM – 12:14 AM +1 day | – |
| Birmingham, UK | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 5:58 AM, 8 Nov to 7:02 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:22 PM, 7 Nov to 12:21 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:22 PM, 8 Nov to 12:21 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:22 PM – 12:21 AM +1 day | – |
| Leicester | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 5:58 AM, 8 Nov to 7:02 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:19 PM, 7 Nov to 12:18 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:19 PM, 8 Nov to 12:18 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:19 PM – 12:18 AM +1 day | – |
| Manchester | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 5:58 AM, 8 Nov to 7:02 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:23 PM, 7 Nov to 12:23 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:23 PM, 8 Nov to 12:23 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:23 PM – 12:23 AM +1 day | – |
Canada
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 12:58 AM, 8 Nov to 2:02 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:33 PM, 7 Nov to 12:29 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:33 PM, 8 Nov to 12:29 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:33 PM – 12:29 AM +1 day | – |
| Brampton | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 12:58 AM, 8 Nov to 2:02 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:35 PM, 7 Nov to 12:31 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:35 PM, 8 Nov to 12:31 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:35 PM – 12:31 AM +1 day | – |
| Vancouver | Sat 7 Nov | Amavasya 10:58 PM, 7 Nov to 12:02 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 12:27 AM to 1:25 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 12:27 AM to 1:25 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 7 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 12:27 AM +1 day – 1:25 AM +1 day | In India (New Delhi): Sun 8 Nov |
| Calgary | Sat 7 Nov | Amavasya 11:58 PM, 7 Nov to 1:02 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 12:51 AM to 1:49 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 12:51 AM to 1:50 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on both nights; the rule takes the first night (7 Nov). Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 12:51 AM +1 day – 1:49 AM +1 day | In India (New Delhi): Sun 8 Nov |
Australia
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 4:58 PM, 8 Nov to 6:02 PM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 12:18 AM to 12:59 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 9 Nov) 12:18 AM to 12:59 AM, 10 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 12:18 AM +1 day – 12:59 AM +1 day | – |
| Melbourne | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 4:58 PM, 8 Nov to 6:02 PM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 12:43 AM to 1:23 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 9 Nov) 12:43 AM to 1:23 AM, 10 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 12:43 AM +1 day – 1:23 AM +1 day | – |
| Brisbane | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 3:58 PM, 8 Nov to 5:02 PM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:10 PM to 11:52 PM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 9 Nov) 11:10 PM to 11:52 PM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:10 PM – 11:52 PM | – |
| Perth | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 1:58 PM, 8 Nov to 3:02 PM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:39 PM, 8 Nov to 12:20 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 9 Nov) 11:39 PM, 9 Nov to 12:21 AM, 10 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:39 PM – 12:20 AM +1 day | – |
India
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 11:28 AM, 8 Nov to 12:32 PM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:38 PM, 7 Nov to 12:31 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:38 PM, 8 Nov to 12:31 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:38 PM – 12:31 AM +1 day | – |
| Mumbai | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 11:28 AM, 8 Nov to 12:32 PM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:56 PM, 7 Nov to 12:47 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:57 PM, 8 Nov to 12:47 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:57 PM – 12:47 AM +1 day | – |
| Kolkata | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 11:28 AM, 8 Nov to 12:32 PM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 10:54 PM to 11:46 PM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 9 Nov) 10:54 PM to 11:46 PM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 10:54 PM – 11:46 PM | – |
| Chennai | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 11:28 AM, 8 Nov to 12:32 PM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:27 PM, 8 Nov to 12:17 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 9 Nov) 11:27 PM, 9 Nov to 12:17 AM, 10 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:27 PM – 12:17 AM +1 day | – |
| Bengaluru | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 11:28 AM, 8 Nov to 12:32 PM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:38 PM, 7 Nov to 12:28 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:38 PM, 8 Nov to 12:28 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:38 PM – 12:28 AM +1 day | – |
| Hyderabad | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 11:28 AM, 8 Nov to 12:32 PM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:34 PM, 8 Nov to 12:25 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 9 Nov) 11:34 PM, 9 Nov to 12:25 AM, 10 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:34 PM – 12:25 AM +1 day | – |
| Ahmedabad | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 11:28 AM, 8 Nov to 12:32 PM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:57 PM, 7 Nov to 12:49 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:57 PM, 8 Nov to 12:49 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:57 PM – 12:49 AM +1 day | – |
| Surat | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 11:28 AM, 8 Nov to 12:32 PM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:57 PM, 7 Nov to 12:48 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:57 PM, 8 Nov to 12:48 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:57 PM – 12:48 AM +1 day | – |
| Pune | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 11:28 AM, 8 Nov to 12:32 PM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:53 PM, 7 Nov to 12:43 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:53 PM, 8 Nov to 12:43 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:53 PM – 12:43 AM +1 day | – |
| Jaipur | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 11:28 AM, 8 Nov to 12:32 PM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:44 PM, 7 Nov to 12:36 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:44 PM, 8 Nov to 12:36 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:44 PM – 12:36 AM +1 day | – |
| Lucknow | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 11:28 AM, 8 Nov to 12:32 PM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:24 PM, 8 Nov to 12:16 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 9 Nov) 11:24 PM, 9 Nov to 12:16 AM, 10 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:24 PM – 12:16 AM +1 day | – |
| Varanasi | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 11:28 AM, 8 Nov to 12:32 PM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:16 PM, 8 Nov to 12:07 AM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 9 Nov) 11:16 PM, 9 Nov to 12:08 AM, 10 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:16 PM – 12:07 AM +1 day | – |
| Patna | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 11:28 AM, 8 Nov to 12:32 PM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:07 PM to 11:59 PM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 9 Nov) 11:07 PM to 11:59 PM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:07 PM – 11:59 PM | – |
| Chandigarh | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 11:28 AM, 8 Nov to 12:32 PM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:40 PM, 7 Nov to 12:33 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:40 PM, 8 Nov to 12:33 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:40 PM – 12:33 AM +1 day | – |
| Bhopal | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 11:28 AM, 8 Nov to 12:32 PM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:38 PM, 7 Nov to 12:29 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:38 PM, 8 Nov to 12:29 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:38 PM – 12:29 AM +1 day | – |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Sun 8 Nov | Amavasya 11:28 AM, 8 Nov to 12:32 PM, 9 Nov; nishita (night of 7 Nov) 11:41 PM, 7 Nov to 12:30 AM, 8 Nov; nishita (night of 8 Nov) 11:41 PM, 8 Nov to 12:30 AM, 9 Nov Amavasya holds nishita on the night of 8 Nov only. Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:41 PM – 12:30 AM +1 day | – |
Panchang for Kali Puja day: Sunday, November 8, 2026, Washington DC
- Tithi
- Krishna Amavasya (ends 2:02 AM +1 day), then Pratipada (ends 3:30 AM +2 days)
- Nakshatra
- Swati (ends 8:54 PM), then Vishakha (ends 10:50 PM +1 day) Name letters for this nakshatra
- Yoga
- Ayushman (ends 4:34 PM), then Saubhagya (ends 4:28 PM +1 day)
- Karana
- Chatushpada (ends 1:27 PM), then Naga (ends 2:02 AM +1 day), then Kimstughna (ends 2:43 PM +1 day)
- Weekday
- Sunday (रविवार)
- Month
- Ashwin (Amanta) · Kartika (Purnimanta)
- Tamil month
- Aippasi 23 (solar month)
- Year
- Vikram Samvat 2083 (Chaitradi) · Vikram Samvat (Kartikadi, Gujarati) 2082 · Shaka Samvat 1948
- Sunrise
- 6:43 AM
- Sunset
- 5:00 PM
- Moonrise
- –
- Moonset
- 4:13 PM
- Rahu Kaal
- 3:43 PM – 5:00 PM
- Yamaganda
- 11:51 AM – 1:08 PM
- Gulika Kalam
- 2:25 PM – 3:43 PM
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 11:31 AM – 12:12 PM
- Brahma Muhurta
- 4:53 AM – 5:48 AM
About the festival
Kali Puja, also called Shyama Puja, is the worship of the goddess Kali on the new-moon night of the Diwali season. It is the great night festival of Bengal, kept also in Bangladesh, Assam, Tripura, Odisha and the Anga region of Bihar around Bhagalpur.
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Questions families ask
What are the Kali Puja 2026 timings in my city?
Each city in the table above has its own times, computed for that city. In Washington DC, Kali Puja muhurat (nishita): 11:24 PM – 12:19 AM +1 day. Find your city’s panchang
When is Kali Puja 2027?
The date moves with the Hindu calendar. In 2027, Kali Puja is on Thursday, October 28, 2027 in Washington DC. Kali Puja 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 Kali Puja?
Ashwin Amavasya (amanta; Kartika Amavasya in purnimanta) that prevails at nishita (Hindu midnight, the 2 ghatikas in the middle of the night). Bengal keeps Kali's puja as a midnight (nishi) puja on the new-moon night. How we compute dates
The rule and its sources
Tradition: Bengali.
- No printed source of 1930 or earlier that we found gives a tie-break for Amavasya at nishita on both nights or on neither; this calendar's defaults apply (both: the first night; neither: the day Amavasya prevails at sunrise).
Rule sources
- Wikipedia: Kali Puja
- S. C. Bose, The Hindoos as They Are (Calcutta, 1881), "The Kali Poojah Festival", p. 137: the puja is a nishi or midnight puja on the darkest night of the month
- F. Kielhorn, "Festal Days of the Hindu Lunar Calendar", Indian Antiquary XXVI (July 1897), p. 177 note 5: nishitha (midnight) is the two ghatikas in the middle of the night
- West Bengal Kali Puja holidays (they follow the Bengali panjikas): Finance (Audit) Department notifications 4712-F(P2) of 22 Nov 2024 (20 Oct 2025) and 4188-F(P2) of 27 Nov 2025 (8 Nov 2026); officeholidays.com for 2022, 2024 and 2027. Read 2026-10-14
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Computed for 43 cities on Sunday, November 8, 2026
Rule: Ashwin Amavasya (amanta; Kartika Amavasya in purnimanta) that prevails at nishita (Hindu midnight, the 2 ghatikas in the middle of the night). Bengal keeps Kali's puja as a midnight (nishi) puja on the new-moon night.
What the words mean: Purnima and Amavasya · Amanta and purnimanta · Nishita · Ghatika
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.
Source and licence
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- Checked
- Checked against the sources listed, October 15, 2026.
- Updated
- October 27, 2026