🗡️ Durga Ashtami 2026
Durga Ashtami 2026 is on Monday, October 19, 2026 · in India
🌍 It falls on a different day in some regions: Oct 19, 2026 (Australia, Bangladesh, Fiji…). Hindu festival dates shift with local sunrise.
The eighth day of Navratri, dedicated to Maa Mahagauri; many perform Kanya Pujan and conclude their fast.
📅 Durga Ashtami dates: 2026–2027
| 2026 | Sunday, October 18, 2026 · also Oct 19, 2026 in Australia, Bangladesh, Fiji… |
| 2027 | Thursday, October 7, 2027 · also Oct 8, 2027 in Australia, Fiji, Indonesia… |
Computed individually for 466 cities worldwide — dates can shift by a day with local sunrise. See your city's exact date and full daily panchang on its city calendar.
Frequently asked
When is Durga Ashtami 2026?
Durga Ashtami 2026 falls on Monday, October 19, 2026 in India. The eighth day of Navratri, dedicated to Maa Mahagauri; many perform Kanya Pujan and conclude their fast.
When is Durga Ashtami in the USA in 2026?
In the USA, Durga Ashtami 2026 is observed on Sunday, October 18, 2026 — a day earlier than in India, because the date is set by the lunar tithi at local sunrise.
When is Durga Ashtami in the UK in 2026?
In the UK, Durga Ashtami 2026 is observed on Sunday, October 18, 2026 — a day earlier than in India, because the date is set by the lunar tithi at local sunrise.
When is Durga Ashtami in Canada in 2026?
In Canada, Durga Ashtami 2026 is observed on Sunday, October 18, 2026 — a day earlier than in India, because the date is set by the lunar tithi at local sunrise.
Does Durga Ashtami fall on the same day everywhere?
Mostly. In 2026, most cities observe Durga Ashtami on Monday, October 19, 2026, but some regions fall on Monday, October 19, 2026 — Hindu festival dates depend on the lunar tithi at local sunrise, so they can shift by a day. Desi.Net computes a separate date for each city.
Dates computed in-house (Drik · Lahiri) and verified against authoritative panchang. For ritually-critical timings, please confirm with your priest.