Shradh 2026 Start Date: Pitru Paksha 2026, also known as Shradh, will begin on September 27 and continue until October 10. During this period, people perform rituals such as Shradh, Tarpan and Pind Daan to pay tribute to their ancestors. The 16-day observance will conclude with Sarvapitru Amavasya on October 10.
Shradh 2026 Tithi-Wise Dates: Pratipada To Amavasya
Pitru Paksha 2026 will begin with Pratipada Shraddha on September 27 and conclude with Sarva Pitru Amavasya on October 10. Here is the complete tithi-wise schedule:
September 27: Pratipada Shraddha
September 28: Dwitiya Shraddha and Tritiya Shraddha
September 29: Chaturthi Shraddha and Maha Bharani
September 30: Panchami Shraddha
October 1: Shashthi Shraddha
October 2: Saptami Shraddha
October 3: Ashtami Shraddha
October 4: Navami Shraddha
October 5: Dashami Shraddha
October 6: Ekadashi Shraddha
October 7: Dwadashi Shraddha and Magha Shraddha
October 8: Trayodashi Shraddha
October 9: Chaturdashi Shraddha
October 10: Sarva Pitru Amavasya
Is Pitru Paksha 15 Days Or 16 Days?
Pitru Paksha is traditionally considered a 15-lunar-day period, beginning with Pratipada and ending with Amavasya. However, many calendars also list Purnima Shraddha separately, leading to the observance being commonly described as a 16-day Shraddha period. In 2026, Purnima Shraddha will be observed on September 26, followed by Pratipada on September 27. The observance will conclude with Sarva Pitru Amavasya on October 10.
Shradh 2026 Start Date: When Does Pitru Paksha Begin?
Pitru Paksha, also known as Shradh, will begin on September 27, 2026.
Shradh 2026 End Date: When Does Pitru Paksha End?
Pitru Paksha, also known as Shradh, will conclude on October 10, 2026, with Sarvapitru Amavasya (Mahalaya Amavasya) marking the final day of the 16-day ancestor remembrance period.
Is Pitru Paksha 15 Days Or 16 Days?
Pitru Paksha is traditionally considered a 15-lunar-day period, beginning with Pratipada and ending with Amavasya. However, many calendars also list Purnima Shraddha separately, leading to the observance being commonly described as a 16-day Shraddha period. In 2026, Purnima Shraddha will be observed on September 26, followed by Pratipada on September 27. The observance will conclude with Sarva Pitru Amavasya on October 10.
Pitru Paksha 2026 Dates and Complete Shradh Calendar
| Date | Day | Shraddha / Tithi |
|---|---|---|
| September 26 | Saturday | Purnima Shraddha |
| September 27 | Sunday | Pratipada Shraddha |
| September 28 | Monday | Dwitiya Shraddha |
| September 28 | Monday | Tritiya Shraddha |
| September 29 | Tuesday | Chaturthi Shraddha |
| September 29 | Tuesday | Maha Bharani |
| September 30 | Wednesday | Panchami Shraddha |
| October 1 | Thursday | Shashthi Shraddha |
| October 2 | Friday | Saptami Shraddha |
| October 3 | Saturday | Ashtami Shraddha |
| October 4 | Sunday | Navami Shraddha |
| October 5 | Monday | Dashami Shraddha |
| October 6 | Tuesday | Ekadashi Shraddha |
| October 7 | Wednesday | Dwadashi Shraddha |
| October 7 | Wednesday | Magha Shraddha |
| October 8 | Thursday | Trayodashi Shraddha |
| October 9 | Friday | Chaturdashi Shraddha |
| October 10 | Saturday | Sarva Pitru Amavasya |
