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Navaratri 2026 in Chicago: Sun, Oct 11
By Kulasekhar Mittapalli · Updated
When is Navaratri 2026 in Chicago?
Sunday, October 11, 2026. Same day in India.
In Chicago, IL, Navaratri day 1 (Kalasha sthapana) is on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The tithi runs from Sat, Oct 10 10:50 AM to Sun, Oct 11 11:02 AM. It ends with Vijayadashami · Dasara on Tue, Oct 20. Durga Ashtami falls on Sun, Oct 18 here and on Mon, Oct 19 in India.
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The 5 days of Navaratri in Chicago
| Date | Day | Time in Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 11 | Navaratri day 1 (Kalasha sthapana) | Tithi Sat, Oct 10 10:50 AM → Sun, Oct 11 11:02 AM |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Durga Ashtami | Tithi Sat, Oct 17 9:59 PM → Mon, Oct 19 12:22 AM |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Maha Navami | Puja 1:40 PM – 3:51 PM (Aparahna) |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja | Puja 1:40 PM – 3:51 PM (Aparahna) |
| Tue, Oct 20 | Vijayadashami · Dasara | Puja 1:40 PM – 3:50 PM (Aparahna) |
Chicago vs India
| Chicago | Hyderabad | |
|---|---|---|
| Navaratri day 1 (Kalasha sthapana) | Sun, Oct 11 | Sun, Oct 11 |
| Durga Ashtami | Sun, Oct 18 | Mon, Oct 19 |
| Maha Navami | Mon, Oct 19 · 1:40 PM | Mon, Oct 19 · 1:10 PM |
| Ayudha Puja · Saraswati Puja | Mon, Oct 19 · 1:40 PM | Mon, Oct 19 · 1:10 PM |
| Vijayadashami · Dasara | Tue, Oct 20 · 1:40 PM | Tue, Oct 20 · 1:10 PM |
Why dates can differ: each day is set by the tithi at a fixed time of your day (sunrise, Pradosh, afternoon or moonrise), and that time comes many hours later here than in India. Why dates differ ›
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Questions
When is Navaratri 2026 in Chicago?
Navaratri day 1 (Kalasha sthapana) is on Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Chicago, IL.
Is Navaratri on the same day in Chicago and India?
Not every day. Durga Ashtami: Sun, Oct 18 in Chicago, Mon, Oct 19 in India.
How are these times calculated?
From Chicago's own sunrise and sunset (NOAA) and the Moon's position (Astronomy Engine, Lahiri ayanamsa), using classical Drik Ganita rules. Confirm family customs with your priest.
Times are local to Chicago, IL (America/Chicago). Please confirm family customs with your priest.
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