{"id":5282,"date":"2026-09-24T09:55:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T09:55:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vedaangam.com\/blog\/?p=5282"},"modified":"2026-09-24T13:48:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T13:48:14","slug":"pitru-paksha-2026-complete-shraddh-tithi-vidhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vedaangam.com\/blog\/pitru-paksha-2026-complete-shraddh-tithi-vidhi\/","title":{"rendered":"Pitru Paksha 2026: Dates, Complete Shraddh Tithi List, Vidhi and Sarva Pitru Amavasya"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Pitru Paksha 2026<\/strong> is an important period for performing Shraddha, Tarpan and Pind Daan in remembrance of departed ancestors. In 2026, Purnima Shraddha falls on Saturday, 26 September 2026, while the main Pitru Paksha<\/strong><\/a> tithi sequence begins with Pratipada on Sunday, 27 September 2026<\/strong> and concludes with Sarva Pitru Amavasya on Saturday, 10 October 2026<\/strong>. The distinction between Purnima Shraddha and the main Pratipada-to-Amavasya sequence is important when checking the Pitru Paksha 2026 date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most important rule is that Shraddha is performed according to the tithi of the ancestor’s death<\/strong>, not simply according to the English calendar date. For this reason, knowing the correct Shraddha Tithi is more important than simply counting days from the beginning of Pitru Paksha. The source calculation used for this guide follows the North Indian Purnimanta tradition and the Aparahna-based Shraddha rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pitru Paksha 2026 Start and End Date<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two dates that are important when people search for the Pitru Paksha 2026 start date<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purnima Shraddha:<\/strong> 26 September 2026, Saturday<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Pitru Paksha begins:<\/strong> 27 September 2026, Sunday<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pitru Paksha ends:<\/strong> 10 October 2026, Saturday<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarva Pitru Amavasya:<\/strong> 10 October 2026, Saturday<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Therefore, for practical purposes, the complete Shraddha observance calendar is generally shown from 26 September to 10 October 2026<\/strong>, with Purnima Shraddha on 26 September and Pratipada beginning the main fortnight on 27 September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pitru Paksha 2026 Shraddh Date List<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The following is the main Pitru Paksha 2026 Shraddh Tithi List<\/strong> for the North Indian Purnimanta calculation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date<\/strong><\/td>Day<\/strong><\/td>Shraddha Tithi<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
26 September 2026<\/td>Saturday<\/td>Purnima Shraddha<\/td><\/tr>
27 September 2026<\/td>Sunday<\/td>Pratipada Shraddha<\/td><\/tr>
28 September 2026<\/td>Monday<\/td>Dwitiya Shraddha<\/td><\/tr>
29 September 2026<\/td>Tuesday<\/td>Tritiya Shraddha<\/td><\/tr>
30 September 2026<\/td>Wednesday<\/td>Chaturthi Shraddha<\/td><\/tr>
30 September 2026<\/td>Wednesday<\/td>Panchami Shraddha<\/td><\/tr>
1 October 2026<\/td>Thursday<\/td>Shashthi Shraddha<\/td><\/tr>
2 October 2026<\/td>Friday<\/td>Saptami Shraddha<\/td><\/tr>
3 October 2026<\/td>Saturday<\/td>Ashtami Shraddha<\/td><\/tr>
4 October 2026<\/td>Sunday<\/td>Navami \/ Matru Navami<\/td><\/tr>
5 October 2026<\/td>Monday<\/td>Dashami Shraddha<\/td><\/tr>
6 October 2026<\/td>Tuesday<\/td>Ekadashi Shraddha<\/td><\/tr>
7 October 2026<\/td>Wednesday<\/td>Dwadashi \/ Magha Shraddha<\/td><\/tr>
8 October 2026<\/td>Thursday<\/td>Trayodashi Shraddha<\/td><\/tr>
9 October 2026<\/td>Friday<\/td>Chaturdashi Shraddha<\/td><\/tr>
10 October 2026<\/td>Saturday<\/td>Sarva Pitru Amavasya<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Chaturthi and Panchami Shraddha on the same date, 30 September 2026<\/strong>, resulting in sixteen Shraddha tithis across fifteen calendar dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Is Shraddha Performed According to Tithi?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A common mistake is to use the English date of death directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For annual Shraddha, the important information is the Hindu lunar tithi on which the ancestor passed away<\/strong>. The same tithi is observed during Pitru Paksha.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if an ancestor passed away on Saptami Tithi<\/strong>, their Pitru Paksha Shraddha is performed on Saptami Shraddha<\/strong>, regardless of whether the English date of death was in a different month or year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you know only the English date, the date should first be converted into the corresponding Hindu tithi using the date, approximate time and place of death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What if the death tithi is unknown?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the exact death tithi is not known, Sarva Pitru Amavasya<\/strong> is traditionally used for performing Shraddha for ancestors whose tithi cannot be determined. In 2026, Sarva Pitru Amavasya falls on 10 October 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Do Some Pitru Paksha Calendars Show Different Dates?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

People searching for Pitru Paksha 2026 dates<\/strong> may find different calendars showing slightly different dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason is that Shraddha is linked with the tithi prevailing during Aparahna Kaal<\/strong>, rather than simply using the tithi at sunrise. A lunar tithi can begin or end at different times of the day, and this can result in more than one Shraddha being assigned to the same Gregorian date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is particularly important in 2026<\/strong>, when Chaturthi and Panchami Shraddha both occur on 30 September<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the exact Shraddha Muhurat, the local sunrise and sunset should be considered because Aparahna timings vary by location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Important Shraddha Days in Pitru Paksha 2026:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Purnima Shraddha -26 September 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purnima Shraddha is observed for ancestors whose death occurred on Purnima Tithi. It also marks the beginning of the annual Shraddha observance associated with this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matru Navami 2026 – 4 October 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matru Navami<\/strong>, also called Matri Navami<\/strong>, falls on 4 October 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This day is especially associated with the remembrance of the mother and certain married women ancestors according to traditional practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This makes \u201cMatru Navami 2026\u201d<\/strong> and \u201cMatri Navami 2026\u201d<\/strong> useful secondary keywords for this article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chaturdashi Shraddha- 9 October 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chaturdashi Shraddha is traditionally associated with ancestors whose death occurred through sudden or unnatural circumstances such as accident, weapon, drowning, fire or similar causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026- 10 October 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2026 falls on Saturday, 10 October 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is the concluding day of Pitru Paksha and is especially important for families who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n