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Sep 3 · Ganesh ChaturthiSep 30 · Navratri
September 1, 2027
TithiShukla Pratipada · upto 9:20 AM
NakshatraPurva Phalguni · upto 9:18 AM
YogaSiddha · upto 7:15 AM
KaranaBava · upto 9:20 AM
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SamvatVikram 2084 · Shaka 1949
PakshaShukla
Sunrise6:15 AM
Sunset7:24 PM
Rahu Kaal12:50 PM – 2:28 PM
Abhijit Muhurat12:23 PM – 1:16 PM
ℹ️ Computed for your city (Drik · Lahiri). For ritually-critical timings, please confirm with your priest.

Chicago festival dates — FAQ

When is Karva Chauth in Chicago in 2026?

Karva Chauth in Chicago falls on October 29, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Chicago's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Karva Chauth dates worldwide →

When is Dhanteras in Chicago in 2026?

Dhanteras in Chicago falls on November 6, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Chicago's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Dhanteras dates worldwide →

When is Diwali in Chicago in 2026?

Diwali in Chicago falls on November 8, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Chicago's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Diwali dates worldwide →

When is Bhai Dooj in Chicago in 2026?

Bhai Dooj in Chicago falls on November 10, 2026. Desi.Net computes this from the lunar tithi at Chicago's local sunrise, so it can differ from the date elsewhere. See Bhai Dooj dates worldwide →

What are the upcoming Hindu festival dates in Chicago?

Upcoming major festivals in Chicago: Karva Chauth (October 29, 2026), Dhanteras (November 6, 2026), Diwali (November 8, 2026), Bhai Dooj (November 10, 2026), Chhath Puja (November 15, 2026), Makar Sankranti (January 15, 2027).

Why are Chicago's festival dates different from other cities?

Hindu festival dates are set by the tithi (lunar day) at sunrise in your location, so they can shift by a day between time zones. Desi.Net publishes a separately-computed date for Chicago rather than one generic date.