Monday, October 19, 2026· In 54 days
Durga Ashtami 2026 falls on Monday, October 19, 2026. It is Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami in the Hindu lunar calendar. Sunrise is 6:25 AM and sunset 5:46 PM.
Also known as: Maha Ashtami · Durgashtami
| City | Date |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Oct 19, 2026 |
| London | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Toronto | Oct 18, 2026 |
| New York | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Houston | Oct 18, 2026 |
| San Jose | Oct 18, 2026 |
| Sydney | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Singapore | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Dubai | Oct 19, 2026 |
Durga Ashtami, the eighth night of Sharad Navratri, is the fiercest and most heavily observed of the nine — the night Durga is held to have met Mahishasura.
Sandhi Puja is offered at the junction of Ashtami and Navami. Many households perform Kanya Pujan, feeding and honouring nine young girls as the Goddess.
Durga Ashtami 2026 is on Monday, October 19, 2026. It falls on Ashwin Shukla Paksha Ashtami.
Durga Ashtami is also known as Maha Ashtami, Durgashtami. These are regional names and spellings for the same festival.