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When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026?
Ganesh Chaturthi falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Monday, September 14, 2026 and the last is Wednesday, September 16, 2026, across 4 countries.
Ganesh Chaturthi is the great Ganesha festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Ganesha during the Hindu Month of Bhadra, which usually falls between mid-August and mid-September. It is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi and can last up to 10 days.
See September 14 on the world mapGanesh Chaturthi 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇮🇳 India | September 14Monday |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | September 14Monday |
| 🇺🇸 United States | September 14Monday |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | September 16Wednesday |
Questions about Ganesh Chaturthi
- When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on September 14 and September 16. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi?
- Ganesh Chaturthi is marked in 4 countries: India, Mauritius, South Africa and United States.
- Is Ganesh Chaturthi a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in Mauritius. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- Labour Day March 2
- Independence Day January 1
- Father's Day January 4
- Labor Day April 30
- National Day February 4
- Constitution Day January 7
- Victory Day January 2
- Children's Day January 6
- Martyrs' Day January 4
- National Heroes' Day January 20
- Teachers' Day January 15
- Yom Kippur September 21