Ratha Saptami 2026 datemay vary

About Ratha Saptami

The seventh day of the bright half of Magha, dedicated to Surya, the Sun, pictured turning his chariot northward. It is kept with a bath at sunrise and offerings of water to the Sun.

Ratha Saptami 2026 in other cities

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

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 Ratha Saptami in 2026?

In New Delhi, Ratha Saptami 2026 falls on Sunday, 25 January 2026. The day can differ by region and tradition.

Is Ratha Saptami 2026 on the same date everywhere?

For the cities listed here the date is the same as New Delhi. It follows the tithi at each place, so elsewhere, or in another tradition, it can fall a day apart.

Is Ratha Saptami 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.