Bhadrapada (purnimanta), Bhadrapada (amanta)
Pitru Paksha 2026: date and shraddh time
In the calendar: Pitru Paksha begins (Purnima Shraddha)
पितृ पक्ष (श्राद्ध)
This is the 2026 page. The date has passed. See Pitru Paksha 2027
In Washington DC, Pitru Paksha begins on Friday, September 25, 2026 with Purnima Shraddha and ends on Friday, October 9, 2026. In India (New Delhi) it begins on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:11–4:35 PM in Washington DC.
- Washington DC
Friday, September 25, 2026
Ends Friday, October 9.
Washington DC. Smarta rule (Dharmasindhu), for all traditions.
- India
Saturday, September 26, 2026
New Delhi, same rule.
Not in Washington DC? Find your city in the table below.
Why the dates differ
The dark fortnight after Bhadrapada Purnima (amanta Bhadrapada Krishna; purnimanta Ashwin Krishna). Each shraddha day is the day its tithi prevails during aparahna; when it holds aparahna on both days, the day with more of it; the whole of aparahna on both days, the later; an equal part on both, the earlier if the tithi is shorter than a day, else the later (the Dharmasindhu's Darsha shraddha rule, which it applies to the Mahalaya). Ends with Sarva Pitru Amavasya.
The times that decide it (Washington DC): Purnima 1:37 PM, 25 Sep to 12:49 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 2:11 PM to 4:35 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 2:11 PM to 4:34 PM, 26 Sep. Purnima holds aparahna on 25 Sep only.
The times that decide it (India, New Delhi): Purnima 11:07 PM, 25 Sep to 10:19 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 1:25 PM to 3:49 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 1:24 PM to 3:48 PM, 26 Sep. Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only.
Each date is worked out for its own place and rule. Neither is wrong.
The day for each tithi
Families keep the shraddha of each person on the tithi of their passing. Find the tithi below to see its day and the afternoon (aparahna) time in your city.
Smarta rule (Dharmasindhu), for all traditions.
| Shraddha | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pitru Paksha begins (Purnima Shraddha) | Friday, September 25 | Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:11 PM – 4:35 PM |
| Pratipada Shraddha | Saturday, September 26 | Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:11 PM – 4:34 PM |
| Dwitiya Shraddha | Sunday, September 27 | Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:10 PM – 4:33 PM |
| Tritiya Shraddha | Monday, September 28 | Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:09 PM – 4:32 PM |
| Chaturthi Shraddha | Tuesday, September 29 | Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:09 PM – 4:31 PM |
| Panchami Shraddha | Wednesday, September 30 | Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:08 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Shashthi Shraddha | Thursday, October 1 | Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:08 PM – 4:29 PM |
| Saptami Shraddha | Friday, October 2 | Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:07 PM – 4:28 PM |
| Ashtami Shraddha | Saturday, October 3 | Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:06 PM – 4:27 PM |
| Navami Shraddha | Sunday, October 4 | Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:06 PM – 4:26 PM |
| Dashami Shraddha | Monday, October 5 | Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:05 PM – 4:25 PM |
| Ekadashi Shraddha | Tuesday, October 6 | Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:05 PM – 3:05 PM |
| Dwadashi Shraddha | Tuesday, October 6 | Shraddha time (aparahna): 3:05 PM – 4:24 PM |
| Trayodashi Shraddha | Wednesday, October 7 | Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:04 PM – 4:23 PM |
| Chaturdashi Shraddha | Thursday, October 8 | Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:04 PM – 4:22 PM |
| Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya) | Friday, October 9 | Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:03 PM – 4:21 PM |
Two tithis can fall on one day, and a tithi can have no day of its own; the list shows the computed days for the chosen city. Customs vary; ask your family priest.
Pitru Paksha 2026 in each city
US
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Fri 25 Sep – Fri 9 Oct | Purnima 1:37 PM, 25 Sep to 12:49 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 1:59 PM to 4:23 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 1:58 PM to 4:22 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 25 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 1:59 PM – 4:23 PM | In India (New Delhi): Sat 26 Sep |
| Edison, NJ | Fri 25 Sep – Fri 9 Oct | Purnima 1:37 PM, 25 Sep to 12:49 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 2:01 PM to 4:25 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 2:00 PM to 4:24 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 25 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:01 PM – 4:25 PM | In India (New Delhi): Sat 26 Sep |
| Washington DC | Fri 25 Sep – Fri 9 Oct | Purnima 1:37 PM, 25 Sep to 12:49 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 2:11 PM to 4:35 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 2:11 PM to 4:34 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 25 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:11 PM – 4:35 PM | In India (New Delhi): Sat 26 Sep |
| Atlanta | Fri 25 Sep – Fri 9 Oct | Purnima 1:37 PM, 25 Sep to 12:49 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 2:41 PM to 5:05 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 2:40 PM to 5:04 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 25 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:41 PM – 5:05 PM | In India (New Delhi): Sat 26 Sep |
| Boston | Fri 25 Sep – Fri 9 Oct | Purnima 1:37 PM, 25 Sep to 12:49 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 1:47 PM to 4:11 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 1:46 PM to 4:10 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 25 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 1:47 PM – 4:11 PM | In India (New Delhi): Sat 26 Sep |
| Philadelphia | Fri 25 Sep – Fri 9 Oct | Purnima 1:37 PM, 25 Sep to 12:49 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 2:04 PM to 4:28 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 2:03 PM to 4:27 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 25 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:04 PM – 4:28 PM | In India (New Delhi): Sat 26 Sep |
| Chicago | Fri 25 Sep – Fri 9 Oct | Purnima 12:37 PM, 25 Sep to 11:49 AM, 26 Sep; aparahna 1:53 PM to 4:18 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 1:53 PM to 4:16 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 25 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 1:53 PM – 4:18 PM | In India (New Delhi): Sat 26 Sep |
| Houston | Fri 25 Sep – Fri 9 Oct | Purnima 12:37 PM, 25 Sep to 11:49 AM, 26 Sep; aparahna 2:25 PM to 4:49 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 2:24 PM to 4:48 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 25 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:25 PM – 4:49 PM | In India (New Delhi): Sat 26 Sep |
| Dallas | Fri 25 Sep – Fri 9 Oct | Purnima 12:37 PM, 25 Sep to 11:49 AM, 26 Sep; aparahna 2:30 PM to 4:55 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 2:30 PM to 4:54 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 25 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:30 PM – 4:55 PM | In India (New Delhi): Sat 26 Sep |
| Los Angeles | Fri 25 Sep – Fri 9 Oct | Purnima 10:37 AM, 25 Sep to 9:49 AM, 26 Sep; aparahna 1:56 PM to 4:20 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 1:55 PM to 4:19 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 25 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 1:56 PM – 4:20 PM | In India (New Delhi): Sat 26 Sep |
| San Jose, CA | Fri 25 Sep – Fri 9 Oct | Purnima 10:37 AM, 25 Sep to 9:49 AM, 26 Sep; aparahna 2:10 PM to 4:35 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 2:10 PM to 4:34 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 25 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:10 PM – 4:35 PM | In India (New Delhi): Sat 26 Sep |
| Fremont, CA | Fri 25 Sep – Fri 9 Oct | Purnima 10:37 AM, 25 Sep to 9:49 AM, 26 Sep; aparahna 2:11 PM to 4:35 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 2:10 PM to 4:34 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 25 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:11 PM – 4:35 PM | In India (New Delhi): Sat 26 Sep |
| Sunnyvale, CA | Fri 25 Sep – Fri 9 Oct | Purnima 10:37 AM, 25 Sep to 9:49 AM, 26 Sep; aparahna 2:11 PM to 4:35 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 2:10 PM to 4:34 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 25 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:11 PM – 4:35 PM | In India (New Delhi): Sat 26 Sep |
| Cupertino, CA | Fri 25 Sep – Fri 9 Oct | Purnima 10:37 AM, 25 Sep to 9:49 AM, 26 Sep; aparahna 2:11 PM to 4:35 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 2:10 PM to 4:34 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 25 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:11 PM – 4:35 PM | In India (New Delhi): Sat 26 Sep |
| Seattle | Fri 25 Sep – Fri 9 Oct | Purnima 10:37 AM, 25 Sep to 9:49 AM, 26 Sep; aparahna 2:12 PM to 4:36 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 2:11 PM to 4:35 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 25 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:12 PM – 4:36 PM | In India (New Delhi): Sat 26 Sep |
UK
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | Sat 26 Sep – Sat 10 Oct | Purnima 6:37 PM, 25 Sep to 5:49 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 2:03 PM to 4:27 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 2:03 PM to 4:26 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:03 PM – 4:26 PM | – |
| Birmingham, UK | Sat 26 Sep – Sat 10 Oct | Purnima 6:37 PM, 25 Sep to 5:49 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 2:10 PM to 4:34 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 2:10 PM to 4:33 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:10 PM – 4:33 PM | – |
| Leicester | Sat 26 Sep – Sat 10 Oct | Purnima 6:37 PM, 25 Sep to 5:49 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 2:07 PM to 4:31 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 2:07 PM to 4:30 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:07 PM – 4:30 PM | – |
| Manchester | Sat 26 Sep – Sat 10 Oct | Purnima 6:37 PM, 25 Sep to 5:49 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 2:12 PM to 4:36 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 2:11 PM to 4:34 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:11 PM – 4:34 PM | – |
Canada
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto | Fri 25 Sep – Fri 9 Oct | Purnima 1:37 PM, 25 Sep to 12:49 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 2:20 PM to 4:45 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 2:20 PM to 4:43 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 25 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:20 PM – 4:45 PM | In India (New Delhi): Sat 26 Sep |
| Brampton | Fri 25 Sep – Fri 9 Oct | Purnima 1:37 PM, 25 Sep to 12:49 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 2:22 PM to 4:46 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 2:21 PM to 4:45 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 25 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:22 PM – 4:46 PM | In India (New Delhi): Sat 26 Sep |
| Vancouver | Fri 25 Sep – Fri 9 Oct | Purnima 10:37 AM, 25 Sep to 9:49 AM, 26 Sep; aparahna 2:15 PM to 4:39 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 2:14 PM to 4:38 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 25 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:15 PM – 4:39 PM | In India (New Delhi): Sat 26 Sep |
| Calgary | Fri 25 Sep – Fri 9 Oct | Purnima 11:37 AM, 25 Sep to 10:49 AM, 26 Sep; aparahna 2:39 PM to 5:03 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 2:38 PM to 5:01 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 25 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:39 PM – 5:03 PM | In India (New Delhi): Sat 26 Sep |
Australia
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Sat 26 Sep – Sat 10 Oct | Purnima 3:37 AM, 26 Sep to 2:49 AM, 27 Sep; aparahna 1:00 PM to 3:27 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 1:00 PM to 3:27 PM, 27 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 1:00 PM – 3:27 PM | – |
| Melbourne | Sat 26 Sep – Sat 10 Oct | Purnima 3:37 AM, 26 Sep to 2:49 AM, 27 Sep; aparahna 1:25 PM to 3:52 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 1:25 PM to 3:53 PM, 27 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 1:25 PM – 3:52 PM | – |
| Brisbane | Sat 26 Sep – Sat 10 Oct | Purnima 3:37 AM, 26 Sep to 2:49 AM, 27 Sep; aparahna 12:52 PM to 3:19 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 12:52 PM to 3:19 PM, 27 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 12:52 PM – 3:19 PM | – |
| Perth | Sat 26 Sep – Sat 10 Oct | Purnima 1:37 AM, 26 Sep to 12:49 AM, 27 Sep; aparahna 1:21 PM to 3:48 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 1:21 PM to 3:48 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 1:21 PM – 3:48 PM | – |
India
| City | Date | Times that decide it | Also |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Sat 26 Sep – Sat 10 Oct | Purnima 11:07 PM, 25 Sep to 10:19 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 1:25 PM to 3:49 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 1:24 PM to 3:48 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 1:24 PM – 3:48 PM | – |
| Mumbai | Sat 26 Sep – Sat 10 Oct | Purnima 11:07 PM, 25 Sep to 10:19 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 1:42 PM to 4:07 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 1:42 PM to 4:06 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 1:42 PM – 4:06 PM | – |
| Kolkata | Sat 26 Sep – Sat 10 Oct | Purnima 11:07 PM, 25 Sep to 10:19 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 12:40 PM to 3:05 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 12:40 PM to 3:04 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 12:40 PM – 3:04 PM | – |
| Chennai | Sat 26 Sep – Sat 10 Oct | Purnima 11:07 PM, 25 Sep to 10:19 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 1:13 PM to 3:38 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 1:12 PM to 3:37 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 1:12 PM – 3:37 PM | – |
| Bengaluru | Sat 26 Sep – Sat 10 Oct | Purnima 11:07 PM, 25 Sep to 10:19 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 1:23 PM to 3:48 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 1:23 PM to 3:48 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 1:23 PM – 3:48 PM | – |
| Hyderabad | Sat 26 Sep – Sat 10 Oct | Purnima 11:07 PM, 25 Sep to 10:19 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 1:20 PM to 3:45 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 1:19 PM to 3:44 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 1:19 PM – 3:44 PM | – |
| Ahmedabad | Sat 26 Sep – Sat 10 Oct | Purnima 11:07 PM, 25 Sep to 10:19 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 1:43 PM to 4:08 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 1:43 PM to 4:07 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 1:43 PM – 4:07 PM | – |
| Surat | Sat 26 Sep – Sat 10 Oct | Purnima 11:07 PM, 25 Sep to 10:19 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 1:42 PM to 4:07 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 1:42 PM to 4:06 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 1:42 PM – 4:06 PM | – |
| Pune | Sat 26 Sep – Sat 10 Oct | Purnima 11:07 PM, 25 Sep to 10:19 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 1:38 PM to 4:03 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 1:38 PM to 4:02 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 1:38 PM – 4:02 PM | – |
| Jaipur | Sat 26 Sep – Sat 10 Oct | Purnima 11:07 PM, 25 Sep to 10:19 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 1:30 PM to 3:55 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 1:30 PM to 3:54 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 1:30 PM – 3:54 PM | – |
| Lucknow | Sat 26 Sep – Sat 10 Oct | Purnima 11:07 PM, 25 Sep to 10:19 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 1:10 PM to 3:34 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 1:09 PM to 3:34 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 1:09 PM – 3:34 PM | – |
| Varanasi | Sat 26 Sep – Sat 10 Oct | Purnima 11:07 PM, 25 Sep to 10:19 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 1:02 PM to 3:26 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 1:01 PM to 3:26 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 1:01 PM – 3:26 PM | – |
| Patna | Sat 26 Sep – Sat 10 Oct | Purnima 11:07 PM, 25 Sep to 10:19 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 12:53 PM to 3:18 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 12:52 PM to 3:17 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 12:52 PM – 3:17 PM | – |
| Chandigarh | Sat 26 Sep – Sat 10 Oct | Purnima 11:07 PM, 25 Sep to 10:19 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 1:26 PM to 3:51 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 1:26 PM to 3:50 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 1:26 PM – 3:50 PM | – |
| Bhopal | Sat 26 Sep – Sat 10 Oct | Purnima 11:07 PM, 25 Sep to 10:19 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 1:24 PM to 3:49 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 1:23 PM to 3:48 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 1:23 PM – 3:48 PM | – |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Sat 26 Sep – Sat 10 Oct | Purnima 11:07 PM, 25 Sep to 10:19 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 1:26 PM to 3:51 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 1:26 PM to 3:51 PM, 26 Sep Purnima holds aparahna on 26 Sep only. Shraddha time (aparahna): 1:26 PM – 3:51 PM | – |
Panchang for the first day of Pitru Paksha: Friday, September 25, 2026, Washington DC
- Tithi
- Shukla Chaturdashi (ends 1:37 PM), then Purnima (ends 12:49 PM +1 day)
- Nakshatra
- Purva Bhadrapada (ends 2:02 AM +1 day), then Uttara Bhadrapada (ends 1:38 AM +2 days)
- Yoga
- Ganda (ends 3:48 AM +1 day), then Vriddhi (ends 1:48 AM +2 days)
- Karana
- Vanija (ends 1:37 PM), then Vishti (Bhadra) (ends 1:17 AM +1 day), then Bava (ends 12:49 PM +1 day)
- Weekday
- Friday (शुक्रवार)
- Month
- Bhadrapada (Amanta) · Bhadrapada (Purnimanta)
- Tamil month
- Purattasi 9 (solar month)
- Year
- Vikram Samvat 2083 (Chaitradi) · Vikram Samvat (Kartikadi, Gujarati) 2082 · Shaka Samvat 1948
- Sunrise
- 6:58 AM
- Sunset
- 7:00 PM
- Moonrise
- 6:28 PM
- Moonset
- 6:46 AM +1 day
- Rahu Kaal
- 11:29 AM – 12:59 PM
- Yamaganda
- 3:59 PM – 5:30 PM
- Gulika Kalam
- 8:28 AM – 9:59 AM
- Abhijit Muhurta
- 12:35 PM – 1:23 PM
Abhijit and Rahu Kaal overlap from 12:35 PM to 12:59 PM. - Brahma Muhurta
- 5:23 AM – 6:10 AM
About the festival
Pitru Paksha, "the fortnight of the ancestors", also called Mahalaya Paksha or simply Shraddh, is the dark half of the moon that follows the full moon of Bhadrapada, in early autumn. For about fifteen days families remember their parents, grandparents and all the generations before them with gratitude.
Written for Pujadeep and checked against the sources listed. See the sources
Questions families ask
Why is Pitru Paksha 2026 on a different day in India?
The date follows the tithi at a set time of day, and that moment falls on a different local day in each place. Washington DC: Friday, September 25, 2026. India (New Delhi): Saturday, September 26, 2026. In Washington DC: Purnima 1:37 PM, 25 Sep to 12:49 PM, 26 Sep; aparahna 2:11 PM to 4:35 PM, 25 Sep; aparahna 2:11 PM to 4:34 PM, 26 Sep. Purnima holds aparahna on 25 Sep only.
What are the Pitru Paksha 2026 timings in my city?
Each city in the table above has its own times, computed for that city. In Washington DC, Shraddha time (aparahna): 2:11 PM – 4:35 PM. Find your city’s panchang
When is Pitru Paksha 2027?
The date moves with the Hindu calendar. In 2027, Pitru Paksha is on Wednesday, September 15, 2027 in Washington DC. Pitru Paksha 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 Pitru Paksha?
The dark fortnight after Bhadrapada Purnima (amanta Bhadrapada Krishna; purnimanta Ashwin Krishna). Each shraddha day is the day its tithi prevails during aparahna; when it holds aparahna on both days, the day with more of it; the whole of aparahna on both days, the later; an equal part on both, the earlier if the tithi is shorter than a day, else the later (the Dharmasindhu's Darsha shraddha rule, which it applies to the Mahalaya). Ends with Sarva Pitru Amavasya. How we compute dates
The rule and its sources
Tradition: all traditions.
Rule sources
- Wikipedia: Pitru Paksha
- Wikipedia: Mahalaya
- Dharmasindhu (Kashinatha Upadhyaya, 1790)
- Dharmasindhu of Kashinatha Upadhyaya (Bombay: Nirnaya Sagar Press, 1888), part 1, p. 24: Amavasya for the darsha shraddha holds aparahna, the 4th of the day's five parts; on both days unequally, the day with more; an equal part on both days, the former if the tithi is shorter than a day (kshaya), else the later; the whole of aparahna on both days, the later. Part 2, p. 61: the Mahalaya on the death tithi follows the same rule
Related
Computed for 43 cities on Friday, September 25, 2026
Rule: The dark fortnight after Bhadrapada Purnima (amanta Bhadrapada Krishna; purnimanta Ashwin Krishna). Each shraddha day is the day its tithi prevails during aparahna; when it holds aparahna on both days, the day with more of it; the whole of aparahna on both days, the later; an equal part on both, the earlier if the tithi is shorter than a day, else the later (the Dharmasindhu's Darsha shraddha rule, which it applies to the Mahalaya). Ends with Sarva Pitru Amavasya.
What the words mean: Purnima and Amavasya · Amanta and purnimanta · Tithi · 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.
Source and licence
- Our explanation
- Written for this site from the sources listed here, and checked against them. Free to quote with credit.
- Checked
- Checked against the sources listed, October 16, 2026.