Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chathurthi 2026
Monday, 14 September 2026Public Holiday
2026 celebration (passed)
Monday, 14 September 2026
See 2027 date below.
Names in regional scripts
About Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chathurthi
Birthday of Lord Ganesha (Bhadrapada Shukla 4). The biggest festival of Maharashtra — 10-11 day Ganeshotsav with massive sarvajanik (community) pandals founded by Lokmanya Tilak in 1893. Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai is the most-visited. Modaks (steamed sweet dumplings) are the favoured offering. Idols are immersed (Visarjan) on Anant Chaturdashi.
Tithi: Tithi 3 · Type: major · Fasting: Not central to this festival
Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chathurthi dates (2025–2029)
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 Aug | Tuesday |
| 2026This year | 14 Sep | Monday |
| 2027 | 3 Sep | Friday |
| 2028 | 21 Sep | Thursday |
| 2029 | 11 Sep | Tuesday |
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Acharya Suryakanth Subramaniam | Parashari JyotishFrequently asked questions
When is Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chathurthi 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chathurthi 2026 falls on Monday, 14 September 2026. Tithi 3
What is the significance of Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chathurthi?
Birthday of Lord Ganesha (Bhadrapada Shukla 4). The biggest festival of Maharashtra — 10-11 day Ganeshotsav with massive sarvajanik (community) pandals founded by Lokmanya Tilak in 1893. Lalbaugcha Raja in Mumbai is the most-visited. Modaks (steamed sweet dumplings) are the favoured offering. Idols are immersed (Visarjan) on Anant Chaturdashi.
Is Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chathurthi a public holiday?
Yes, Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chathurthi is observed as a gazetted public holiday in India. Most government offices, banks, and many private businesses remain closed.
Do you fast on Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chathurthi?
Fasting is not the central ritual of Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chathurthi. The day is celebrated with feasts, prayers, and family gatherings.
When will Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chathurthi be celebrated next year (2027)?
Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chathurthi 2027 will be celebrated on Friday, 3 September 2027.
📿 Stotras to recite on Ganesh Chaturthi / Vinayaka Chathurthi
Ganesha Atharvashirsha
गणेश अथर्वशीर्ष
A short Upanishad of the Atharva Veda identifying Lord Ganesha with Brahman, the absolute. The principal scripture of the Ganapatya tradition — recited at every Ganesh Chaturthi.
~6 min
Vakratunda Mahakaya — Ganesha Vandana
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय
The universal opening invocation to Lord Ganesha — recited before any auspicious beginning, prayer, or undertaking.
~1 min
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