Ashtami Tithi 2026
Asthami is one of the auspicious days in the Hindu calendar as it is associated with Goddess Durga defeating Mahashisura. So, every Durga devotee who observes a fast and performs kanya puja aligns spiritually and gains clarity of mind regarding worldly issues. In a year, more than 24 asthamis fall. Here is a table showing all the asthamis of 2026, along with the special festivals. It also specifies the specific times when spiritual practices should be performed. Go through them and invoke blessings.
All 2026 Asthami Tithi Dates with Time
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Day & Date |
Moon Phase |
Observation Time |
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Saturday, 10 January 2026 |
Krishna Paksha Ashtami |
8:24 AM to 11 January 2026, 10:20 AM |
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Sunday, 25 January 2026 |
Shukla Paksha Ashtami (Bhishma Ashtami) |
11:10 PM to 26 January 2026, 9:18 PM |
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Monday, 9 February 2026 |
Krishna Paksha Ashtami |
5:01 AM to 10 February 2026, 7:27 AM |
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Tuesday, 24 February 2026 |
Shukla Paksha Ashtami |
7:02 AM to 25 February 2026, 4:52 AM |
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Wednesday, 11 March 2026 |
Krishna Paksha Ashtami |
1:54 AM to 12 March 2026, 4:19 AM |
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Wednesday, 25 March 2026 |
Shukla Paksha Ashtami (Budh Ashtami, Ashoka Ashtami) |
1:50 PM to 26 March 2026, 11:49 AM |
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Thursday, 9 April 2026 |
Krishna Paksha Ashtami |
9:20 PM to 10 April 2026, 11:16 PM |
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Thursday, 23 April 2026 |
Shukla Paksha Ashtami |
8:49 PM to 24 April 2026, 7:22 PM |
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Saturday, 9 May 2026 |
Krishna Paksha Ashtami |
2:03 PM to 10 May 2026, 3:07 PM |
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Saturday, 23 May 2026 |
Shukla Paksha Ashtami |
5:04 AM to 24 May 2026, 4:27 AM |
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Monday, 8 June 2026 |
Krishna Paksha Ashtami |
3:25 AM to 09 June 2026, 3:24 AM |
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Sunday, 21 June 2026 |
Shukla Paksha Ashtami |
3:21 PM to 22 June 2026, 3:40 PM |
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Tuesday, 7 July 2026 |
Krishna Paksha Ashtami |
1:25 PM to 08 July 2026, 12:22 PM |
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Tuesday, 21 July 2026 |
Shukla Paksha Ashtami |
4:03 AM to 22 July 2026, 5:17 AM |
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Wednesday, 5 August 2026 |
Krishna Paksha Ashtami |
8:42 PM to 06 August 2026, 6:53 PM |
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Wednesday, 19 August 2026 |
Shukla Paksha Ashtami |
7:20 PM to 20 August 2026, 9:18 PM |
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Friday, 4 September 2026 |
Krishna Paksha Ashtami (Krishna Janmashtami) |
2:25 AM to 05 September 2026, 12:14 AM |
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Friday, 18 September 2026 |
Shukla Paksha Ashtami (Durva Ashtami, Radha Ashtami) |
1:01 PM to 19 September 2026, 3:27 PM |
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Saturday, 3 October 2026 |
Krishna Paksha Ashtami (Madhva Ashtami) |
8:00 AM to 04 October 2026, 5:52 AM |
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Sunday, 18 October 2026 |
Shukla Paksha Ashtami (Durga Ashtami) |
8:28 AM to 19 October 2026, 10:52 AM |
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Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
Krishna Paksha Ashtami (Ahoi Ashtami) |
2:52 PM to 02 November 2026, 1:11 PM |
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Tuesday, 17 November 2026 |
Shukla Paksha Ashtami (Gopashtami) |
4:20 AM to 18 November 2026, 6:05 AM |
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Tuesday, 1 December 2026 |
Krishna Paksha Ashtami |
12:12 AM to 01 December 2026, 11:14 PM |
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Wednesday, 16 December 2026 |
Shukla Paksha Ashtami |
10:46 PM to 17 December 2026, 11:26 PM |
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Wednesday, 30 December 2026 |
Krishna Paksha Ashtami |
12:36 PM to 31 December 2026, 12:32 PM |
Asthami Tithi Festivals 2026
Chaitra Shukla Asthami (March 25, 2026): Do kanya puja of 9 girls and observe fast
Ashwina Shukla Asthami (October 18, 2026): Do kanya puja of 9 unmarried girls and offer flowers, panchamrit, and fruits to Goddess Durga
Krishna Janmasthami (September 4, 2026): Observe fast and read Bhagavata Purana
Radhasthami (September 18, 2026): Observe a fast and listen to Radha Ashtami Katha
Sheetala Ashtami (March 11, 2026): Eat cold food prepared one day before and read Sheetla Asthami Vrat Katha
Kalashtami (December 1, 2026): Worship Lord Bhairaav and recite Kaal Bhairav Ashtakam
Durva Ashtami (September 18, 2026): Chant “Om Gam Ganapataye Namah” and observe fast
What Is the Significance of Asthami Tithi?
Intensifies Spirituality: As asthami balances solar and lunar energy, meditation and mantra chanting are more intensified
Invokes Protective Energies: Lord Bhairaav and Goddess Kali destroy the negative energies of the surroundings
Promotes Mental Clarity: Asthami promotes mental clarity by allowing one to control ego, pride, and greed
Brings Prosperity: Asthami brings prosperity by removing financial blockages and also promotes domestic harmony
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FAQs
Ques. What is Ashtami Tithi?
Ans. Asthami is the eighth lunar day in the Hindu calendar, associated with divine feminine energy and balance. In Hinduism, it plays an important role in self-reflection and in intensifying spirituality.
Ques. Which day is Ashtami in Navratri?
Ans. The eighth day of Navratri is Asthami. It is associated with mental clarity, purity, and peace.
Ques. Why Durga Asthami is celebrated?
Ans. Durga Asthami is celebrated to mark the defeat of Mahishasur. It symbolises the victory of good over evil. On this day, devotees celebrate the divine feminine energy by performing a kanya puja with nine girls.
Ques. What is Asthami in Navratri?
Ans. Asthami is the eighth day in Navratri. It signifies the defeat of evil Mahashasur by Goddess Durga.
Ques. When is Asthami in 2026?
Ans. Asthami in 2026 is on October 18 in Shukla Paksha from 8:28 A.M to 10:52 A.M.
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