Pitru Paksha 2026 dates: Pitru Paksha will begin in September and continue into October this year, answering a common question among devotees: Is Pitru Paksha in September or October 2026? The 15-day ancestral period will begin on September 27, 2026, and end on October 10, 2026, with Sarva Pitru Amavasya, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya, marking the final day.
The confusion over the month is understandable. Most of the Shradh period falls in September, but the final days continue into October. The dates are based on the Hindu lunar calendar, so the beginning and end do not always correspond neatly with a single Gregorian calendar month.
