Hindu calendar, Chicago, November 2026
Kartika and Margashirsha (purnimanta); Ashwin and Kartika (amanta), Vikram Samvat 2083 (Chaitradi); 2082, 2083 from Mon 9 Nov (Kartikadi, Gujarati); Tamil (solar) months: Aippasi and Karthigai
Chicago. Smarta rule.Change
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 8 | 2 9 | 3 10 | 4 11 Rama Ekadashi | 5 12 | 6 13 Dhanteras | 7 14 Naraka Chaturdashi (abhyanga snan) |
| 8 15 Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | 9 1 Govardhan Puja | 10 2 Bhai Dooj | 11 3 | 12 3 vriddhi | 13 4 Chhath: Nahay Khay | 14 5 Chhath: Kharna |
| 15 6 Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya) | 16 7 Chhath: Usha Arghya | 17 8 | 18 9 | 19 10 | 20 11 Tulsi Vivah | 21 12 |
| 22 13 | 23 14 Karthigai Deepam | 24 15–1 kshaya Kartik Purnima | 25 2 | 26 3 | 27 4 | 28 5 |
| 29 6 | 30 7 |
Festival Ekadashi fast (Smarta rule) Purnima (full moon) Amavasya (new moon) 7 Tithi number at sunrise 15–1: two tithis on one day; the second touches no sunrise (kshaya). The same number on two days in a row: that tithi holds two sunrises (vriddhi). Where a day is too narrow for 15–1, the 1 goes under the 15, as +1.
This month
Wednesday, November 4, 2026: Rama EkadashiSmarta rule. Friday, November 6, 2026: DhanterasSmarta rule, for all traditions. Friday, November 6, 2026: Pradosh Vrat (Kartika)Rule for all traditions. Saturday, November 7, 2026: Naraka Chaturdashi (abhyanga snan)Smarta rule (Dharmasindhu), for all traditions. India: Sun 8 Nov.
Choti DiwaliNorth Indian tradition.
Kali PujaBengali tradition. India: Sun 8 Nov. Saturday, November 7, 2026: Masik Shivaratri (Kartika)Rule for all traditions. Sunday, November 8, 2026: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)Smarta rule (Dharmasindhu, Nirnayasindhu), for all traditions. Lakshmi Puja 4:36 PM – 7:23 PM. Sunday, November 8, 2026: Amavasya (Kartika)Rule for all traditions. Monday, November 9, 2026: Govardhan PujaSmarta rule (Dharmasindhu), for all traditions. India: Tue 10 Nov.
Bestu Varas (Gujarati New Year)Gujarati tradition. India: Tue 10 Nov.Vikram Samvat (Kartikadi) 2083 begins. Tuesday, November 10, 2026: Bhai DoojSmarta rule (Dharmasindhu), for all traditions. India: Wed 11 Nov. Friday, November 13, 2026: Chhath: Nahay KhayBihari tradition. Saturday, November 14, 2026: Chhath: KharnaBihari tradition.
Labh PanchamGujarati tradition.
Skanda Sashti (Soorasamharam)Tamil tradition. India: Sun 15 Nov. Shashthi at sunrise (some temple calendars): Sun 15 Nov. Sunday, November 15, 2026: Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya)Bihari tradition. Monday, November 16, 2026: Chhath: Usha ArghyaBihari tradition. Friday, November 20, 2026: Tulsi VivahRule for all traditions. India: Sat 21 Nov.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi (Prabodhini Ekadashi)Smarta rule.
Prabodhini EkadashiSmarta rule. Saturday, November 21, 2026: Shani Pradosh Vrat (Kartika)Rule for all traditions. Monday, November 23, 2026: Karthigai DeepamTamil tradition. India: Tue 24 Nov. Krittika at sunrise (some Tamil almanacs): Tue 24 Nov. Monday, November 23, 2026: Purnima Vrat (Kartika)Rule for all traditions. Tuesday, November 24, 2026: Kartik PurnimaRule for all traditions. Friday, November 27, 2026: Ganadhipa Sankashti ChaturthiRule for all traditions.
Choti DiwaliNorth Indian tradition.
Kali PujaBengali tradition. India: Sun 8 Nov. Saturday, November 7, 2026: Masik Shivaratri (Kartika)Rule for all traditions. Sunday, November 8, 2026: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)Smarta rule (Dharmasindhu, Nirnayasindhu), for all traditions. Lakshmi Puja 4:36 PM – 7:23 PM. Sunday, November 8, 2026: Amavasya (Kartika)Rule for all traditions. Monday, November 9, 2026: Govardhan PujaSmarta rule (Dharmasindhu), for all traditions. India: Tue 10 Nov.
Bestu Varas (Gujarati New Year)Gujarati tradition. India: Tue 10 Nov.Vikram Samvat (Kartikadi) 2083 begins. Tuesday, November 10, 2026: Bhai DoojSmarta rule (Dharmasindhu), for all traditions. India: Wed 11 Nov. Friday, November 13, 2026: Chhath: Nahay KhayBihari tradition. Saturday, November 14, 2026: Chhath: KharnaBihari tradition.
Labh PanchamGujarati tradition.
Skanda Sashti (Soorasamharam)Tamil tradition. India: Sun 15 Nov. Shashthi at sunrise (some temple calendars): Sun 15 Nov. Sunday, November 15, 2026: Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya)Bihari tradition. Monday, November 16, 2026: Chhath: Usha ArghyaBihari tradition. Friday, November 20, 2026: Tulsi VivahRule for all traditions. India: Sat 21 Nov.
Dev Uthani Ekadashi (Prabodhini Ekadashi)Smarta rule.
Prabodhini EkadashiSmarta rule. Saturday, November 21, 2026: Shani Pradosh Vrat (Kartika)Rule for all traditions. Monday, November 23, 2026: Karthigai DeepamTamil tradition. India: Tue 24 Nov. Krittika at sunrise (some Tamil almanacs): Tue 24 Nov. Monday, November 23, 2026: Purnima Vrat (Kartika)Rule for all traditions. Tuesday, November 24, 2026: Kartik PurnimaRule for all traditions. Friday, November 27, 2026: Ganadhipa Sankashti ChaturthiRule for all traditions.
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Every tithi, nakshatra and festival of November 2026 for Chicago, United States. All times are local (Central Time). Computed for Chicago; the rule is below.
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Festivals and Ekadashi in November 2026
| Observance | Date in Chicago | Also |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri 6 Nov Krishna Trayodashi 11:01 PM, 5 Nov to 11:18 PM, 6 Nov; pradosh 4:39 PM to 7:25 PM, 5 Nov; pradosh 4:38 PM to 7:24 PM, 6 Nov | – |
| Kali Puja (Bengali tradition) | Sat 7 Nov Close call 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 | In India (New Delhi): Sun 8 Nov |
| Naraka Chaturdashi (abhyanga snan) | Sat 7 Nov Krishna Chaturdashi 11:18 PM, 6 Nov to 11:58 PM, 7 Nov; moonrise before dawn 4:59 AM, 7 Nov | In India (New Delhi): Sun 8 Nov |
| Choti Diwali (North Indian tradition) | Sat 7 Nov Krishna Chaturdashi 11:18 PM, 6 Nov to 11:58 PM, 7 Nov; pradosh 4:37 PM to 7:24 PM, 7 Nov; Lakshmi Puja is on November 8, 2026 | – |
| Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Sun 8 Nov Lakshmi Puja 4:36 PM – 7:23 PM Amavasya begins 11:58 PM, 7 Nov; Amavasya ends 1:02 AM, 9 Nov; sunset 4:36 PM, 8 Nov | – |
| Govardhan Puja | Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 1:02 AM, 9 Nov to 2:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:32 AM, 9 Nov | In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov |
| Bestu Varas (Gujarati New Year) (Gujarati tradition) | Mon 9 Nov Shukla Pratipada 1:02 AM, 9 Nov to 2:30 AM, 10 Nov; sunrise 6:32 AM, 9 Nov | In India (New Delhi): Tue 10 Nov |
| Bhai Dooj | Tue 10 Nov Shukla Dwitiya 2:30 AM, 10 Nov to 4:23 AM, 11 Nov; aparahna 12:34 PM to 2:34 PM, 10 Nov; aparahna 12:34 PM to 2:33 PM, 11 Nov | In India (New Delhi): Wed 11 Nov |
| Chhath: Nahay Khay (Bihari tradition) | Fri 13 Nov Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya) is on November 15, 2026 | – |
| Skanda Sashti (Soorasamharam) (Tamil tradition) | Sat 14 Nov Shashthi begins 11:54 AM, 14 Nov; sunrise 6:39 AM, 14 Nov; sunset 4:30 PM, 14 Nov | Shashthi at sunrise (some temple calendars): Sun 15 Nov In India (New Delhi): Sun 15 Nov |
| Chhath: Kharna (Bihari tradition) | Sat 14 Nov Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya) is on November 15, 2026 | – |
| Labh Pancham (Gujarati tradition) | Sat 14 Nov Shukla Panchami 9:13 AM, 13 Nov to 11:54 AM, 14 Nov; sunrise 6:39 AM, 14 Nov | – |
| Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya) (Bihari tradition) | Sun 15 Nov Shukla Shashthi 11:54 AM, 14 Nov to 2:31 PM, 15 Nov; sunrise 6:40 AM, 15 Nov | – |
| Chhath: Usha Arghya (Bihari tradition) | Mon 16 Nov Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya) is on November 15, 2026; sunrise 6:41 AM, 16 Nov | – |
| Dev Uthani Ekadashi (Prabodhini Ekadashi) | Fri 20 Nov Shukla Ekadashi 7:46 PM, 19 Nov to 7:02 PM, 20 Nov; sunrise 6:46 AM, 20 Nov | – |
| Tulsi Vivah | Fri 20 Nov Shukla Dwadashi 7:02 PM, 20 Nov to 5:27 PM, 21 Nov; pradosh 4:25 PM to 7:18 PM, 20 Nov; pradosh 4:25 PM to 7:17 PM, 21 Nov | In India (New Delhi): Sat 21 Nov |
| Karthigai Deepam (Tamil tradition) | Mon 23 Nov Krittika 2:32 PM, 23 Nov to 11:55 AM, 24 Nov; pradosh 4:23 PM to 7:17 PM, 23 Nov; pradosh 4:23 PM to 7:17 PM, 24 Nov | Krittika at sunrise (some Tamil almanacs): Tue 24 Nov In India (New Delhi): Tue 24 Nov |
| Kartik Purnima | Tue 24 Nov Purnima 12:12 PM, 23 Nov to 8:53 AM, 24 Nov; sunrise 6:50 AM, 24 Nov | – |
| Rama Ekadashi | Wed 4 Nov | – |
| Prabodhini Ekadashi | Fri 20 Nov | – |
Hindu calendar for Chicago, November 2026
| Date | Tithi | Nakshatra | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 1 Nov | Krishna · Ashtami ends 1:41 AM +1 day | Pushya ends 5:01 PM | Sunrise 6:23 AM | Sunset 4:44 PM |
| Mon 2 Nov | Krishna · Navami ends 12:25 AM +1 day | Ashlesha ends 4:17 PM | Sunrise 6:24 AM | Sunset 4:43 PM |
| Tue 3 Nov | Krishna · Dashami ends 11:33 PM | Magha ends 3:57 PM | Sunrise 6:25 AM | Sunset 4:42 PM |
| Wed 4 NovRama Ekadashi | Krishna · Ekadashi ends 11:06 PM | Purva Phalguni ends 4:00 PM | Sunrise 6:26 AM | Sunset 4:40 PM |
| Thu 5 Nov | Krishna · Dwadashi ends 11:01 PM | Uttara Phalguni ends 4:26 PM | Sunrise 6:27 AM | Sunset 4:39 PM |
| Fri 6 NovDhanteras | Krishna · Trayodashi ends 11:18 PM | Hasta ends 5:14 PM | Sunrise 6:29 AM | Sunset 4:38 PM |
| Sat 7 NovNaraka Chaturdashi (abhyanga snan); Choti Diwali; Kali Puja | Krishna · Chaturdashi ends 11:58 PM | Chitra ends 6:23 PM | Sunrise 6:30 AM | Sunset 4:37 PM |
| Sun 8 NovDiwali (Lakshmi Puja); Lakshmi Puja 4:36 PM – 7:23 PM | Krishna · Amavasya ends 1:02 AM +1 day | Swati ends 7:54 PM | Sunrise 6:31 AM | Sunset 4:36 PM |
| Mon 9 NovGovardhan Puja; Bestu Varas (Gujarati New Year) | Shukla · Pratipada ends 2:30 AM +1 day | Vishakha ends 9:50 PM | Sunrise 6:32 AM | Sunset 4:35 PM |
| Tue 10 NovBhai Dooj | Shukla · Dwitiya ends 4:23 AM +1 day | Anuradha ends 12:08 AM +1 day | Sunrise 6:34 AM | Sunset 4:34 PM |
| Wed 11 Nov | Shukla · Tritiya ends 6:39 AM +1 day | Jyeshtha ends 2:49 AM +1 day | Sunrise 6:35 AM | Sunset 4:33 PM |
| Shukla Tritiya holds this sunrise and the next one (vriddhi), so the next day is Tritiya too. | ||||
| Thu 12 Nov | Shukla · Tritiya ends 6:39 AM | Mula ends 5:47 AM +1 day | Sunrise 6:36 AM | Sunset 4:32 PM |
| Shukla Tritiya also held the previous day's sunrise (vriddhi): this is its second day. | ||||
| Fri 13 NovChhath: Nahay Khay | Shukla · Chaturthi ends 9:13 AM | Purva Ashadha ends 8:55 AM +1 day | Sunrise 6:37 AM | Sunset 4:31 PM |
| Sat 14 NovChhath: Kharna; Labh Pancham; Skanda Sashti (Soorasamharam) | Shukla · Panchami ends 11:54 AM | Purva Ashadha ends 8:55 AM | Sunrise 6:39 AM | Sunset 4:30 PM |
| Sun 15 NovChhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya) | Shukla · Shashthi ends 2:31 PM | Uttara Ashadha ends 11:59 AM | Sunrise 6:40 AM | Sunset 4:29 PM |
| Mon 16 NovChhath: Usha Arghya; Karthigai begins (Tamil month) | Shukla · Saptami ends 4:50 PM | Shravana ends 2:47 PM | Sunrise 6:41 AM | Sunset 4:28 PM |
| Tue 17 Nov | Shukla · Ashtami ends 6:35 PM | Dhanishta ends 5:05 PM | Sunrise 6:42 AM | Sunset 4:27 PM |
| Wed 18 Nov | Shukla · Navami ends 7:36 PM | Shatabhisha ends 6:41 PM | Sunrise 6:43 AM | Sunset 4:27 PM |
| Thu 19 Nov | Shukla · Dashami ends 7:46 PM | Purva Bhadrapada ends 7:27 PM | Sunrise 6:45 AM | Sunset 4:26 PM |
| Fri 20 NovTulsi Vivah; Dev Uthani Ekadashi (Prabodhini Ekadashi); Prabodhini Ekadashi | Shukla · Ekadashi ends 7:02 PM | Uttara Bhadrapada ends 7:21 PM | Sunrise 6:46 AM | Sunset 4:25 PM |
| Sat 21 Nov | Shukla · Dwadashi ends 5:27 PM | Revati ends 6:25 PM | Sunrise 6:47 AM | Sunset 4:25 PM |
| Sun 22 Nov | Shukla · Trayodashi ends 3:07 PM | Ashwini ends 4:46 PM | Sunrise 6:48 AM | Sunset 4:24 PM |
| Mon 23 NovKarthigai Deepam | Shukla · Chaturdashi ends 12:12 PM | Bharani ends 2:32 PM | Sunrise 6:49 AM | Sunset 4:23 PM |
| Tue 24 NovKartik Purnima | Shukla · Purnima ends 8:53 AM | Krittika ends 11:55 AM | Sunrise 6:50 AM | Sunset 4:23 PM |
| Krishna Pratipada is kshaya: it touches no sunrise (8:53 AM to 5:20 AM, 25 Nov). | ||||
| Wed 25 Nov | Krishna · Dwitiya ends 1:45 AM +1 day | Rohini ends 9:06 AM | Sunrise 6:52 AM | Sunset 4:22 PM |
| Thu 26 Nov | Krishna · Tritiya ends 10:19 PM | Ardra ends 3:39 AM +1 day | Sunrise 6:53 AM | Sunset 4:22 PM |
| Fri 27 Nov | Krishna · Chaturthi ends 7:10 PM | Punarvasu ends 1:20 AM +1 day | Sunrise 6:54 AM | Sunset 4:21 PM |
| Sat 28 Nov | Krishna · Panchami ends 4:27 PM | Pushya ends 11:30 PM | Sunrise 6:55 AM | Sunset 4:21 PM |
| Sun 29 Nov | Krishna · Shashthi ends 2:17 PM | Ashlesha ends 10:13 PM | Sunrise 6:56 AM | Sunset 4:20 PM |
| Mon 30 Nov | Krishna · Saptami ends 12:42 PM | Magha ends 9:31 PM | Sunrise 6:57 AM | Sunset 4:20 PM |
Shukla is the waxing fortnight, Krishna the waning one. The tithi and nakshatra shown are the ones in force at sunrise, with the time each ends.
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- Amanta and purnimanta
- Two ways to name the months. An amanta month ends at the new moon. A purnimanta month ends at the full moon.
- Paksha: Shukla and Krishna
- Half of a lunar month. In Shukla paksha, the bright half, the Moon grows. In Krishna paksha, the dark half, it wanes.
- Kshaya and vriddhi tithi
- A kshaya tithi touches no sunrise, so no day takes its name. A vriddhi tithi touches two sunrises, so two days do.
- Adhik maas
- An extra lunar month, added about every 32 or 33 months, so that the months stay in step with the seasons.
- Smarta rule and Vaishnava rule
- Two traditions' rules for the day of a festival or a fast. When they give different days, our pages show both and name each rule.
Computed for Chicago on Sunday, November 1, 2026
Chicago · 41.88°N, 87.63°W · Central Time
Rule: The panchang day runs sunrise to sunrise. Tithi, nakshatra, yoga and karana are those in force at sunrise, with their end times. Sunrise is the upper limb of the Sun with standard refraction. Months follow the purnimanta system and the smarta rule by default.
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.