Chhath 2083 dates and arghya times
Chhath is a four-day festival of sun worship. In 2083 the main day, with the evening offering to the setting sun (Sandhya Arghya), is Sunday, November 15, 2026 (Kartik 29), on Kartik Shukla Shashthi.
| Day | Nepali date | English date | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nahay-Khay | Kartik 27 | Fri, Nov 13 | Bathing and a pure meal; the fast begins |
| Kharna | Kartik 28 | Sat, Nov 14 | Day-long fast, broken after sunset with kheer |
| Sandhya Arghya | Kartik 29 | Sun, Nov 15 | Offering to the setting sun at a river or pond (sunset about 5:11 PM in Kathmandu) |
| Usha Arghya | Kartik 30 | Mon, Nov 16 | Offering to the rising sun (sunrise about 6:25 AM in Kathmandu); the fast ends |
Sunset and sunrise are calculated for Kathmandu. They differ by a few minutes in other cities (for example Janakpur, Biratnagar and Birgunj), so follow your local ghat committee or patro for the exact time.
What is Chhath?
Chhath Parva is dedicated to the sun god Surya and Chhathi Maiya. It is celebrated mostly by Madhesi and Tharu communities and by Bihari and Maithili families, with large gatherings on river banks, ponds and ghats across Nepal's Terai and in Kathmandu. Devotees fast without water for about 36 hours and offer fruit, thekua and sugarcane to the sun.
Is Chhath a holiday in Nepal?
Chhath is included in the 2083 public holiday list on Kartik 29 (Nov 15, 2026). Confirm with your office or school, since local notices can differ. See the full 2083 holidays list.
Chhath 2083: frequently asked questions
When is Chhath 2083?
The main day of Chhath 2083, with the Sandhya Arghya (evening offering), is Sunday, November 15, 2026 (Kartik 29, 2083 BS). The festival runs from Friday, November 13 to Monday, November 16.
What time is the Chhath arghya in Kathmandu?
In Kathmandu the sun sets at about 5:11 PM on November 15 (Sandhya Arghya) and rises at about 6:25 AM on November 16 (Usha Arghya). Times differ slightly by city.
What are the four days of Chhath?
Nahay-Khay (Nov 13), Kharna (Nov 14), Sandhya Arghya (Nov 15) and Usha Arghya (Nov 16).
Is Chhath a public holiday in Nepal?
Chhath, Kartik 29 (November 15, 2026), is in the 2083 holiday list. Check your office or school notice to confirm.
How many days left for Chhath 2083?
Use the countdown at the top of this page. It counts down to the evening arghya on November 15, 2026 at about 5:11 PM Nepal time.
Related pages for 2083 BS
Sources and updates. Dates are calculated from the BS calendar tables on this site and checked against published Nepali calendars. Last reviewed Nov 2026. If your family follows a different patro, confirm with it.