Karwa Chauth 2016 datemay vary

About Karwa Chauth

A day-long fast kept by married women for the long life of their husbands, on the fourth day of the dark half of Kartika. The fast runs from sunrise until the moon is sighted in the evening, so the hour of moonrise matters as much as the date.

Karwa Chauth 2016 in other cities

The day follows the tithi at each place, so it is not always the same everywhere.

Moonrise is the calculated time for a level horizon. Hills, buildings and cloud can delay the first sighting.

Festival days are worked out from the tithi for each place. They can fall a day apart between regions, traditions and countries, and public holidays are set by each country’s own authority, so please confirm with your local calendar. In Nepal, festival days and public holidays are fixed each year by the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti and the government.

Questions people ask

When is Karwa Chauth in 2016?

In New Delhi, Karwa Chauth 2016 falls on Wednesday, 19 October 2016. The day can differ by region and tradition.

What time is moonrise on Karwa Chauth 2016?

In New Delhi the Moon rises at about 8:47 pm on Wednesday, 19 October 2016. Moonrise differs from city to city, and hills, buildings and cloud can delay the first sighting.

Is Karwa Chauth 2016 on the same date everywhere?

Not always. The day follows the tithi at each place, so it can fall a day apart. Among the cities listed here, London, New York and Toronto have a different date from New Delhi.

Is Karwa Chauth a public holiday?

That depends on the country and state. Public holidays are set by each country’s own authority, and in Nepal by the government on the advice of the Nepal Panchanga Nirnayak Samiti. Please check the official holiday list where you live.