Pitru Paksha in 2026 and details about it
In 2026 , Pitru Paksha begins on Saturday, September 26 (with Purnima Shraddha ) / Sunday, September 27 (with Pratipada Shraddha ) and concludes on Saturday, October 10 with Sarva Pitru Amavasya . Key Dates for Pitru Paksha 2026 Date (2026) Day Shraddha / Tithi Details Sep 26 Saturday Purnima Shraddha For ancestors who departed on a full moon day Sep 27 Sunday Pratipada Shraddha Official start of the Krishna Paksha fortnight Sep 28 Monday Dwitiya / Tritiya Shraddha Combined lunar tithi observance Sep 29 Tuesday Chaturthi Shraddha & Maha Bharani Auspicious Bharani Nakshatra Sep 30 Wednesday Panchami Shraddha For unmarried family members / young souls Oct 1 Thursday Shashthi Shraddha Regular tithi rites Oct 2 Friday Saptami Shraddha Regular tithi rites Oct 3 Saturday Ashtami Shraddha Regular tithi rites Oct 4 Sunday Navami Shraddha (Avidhava / Matru Navami) Dedicated to departed mothers and married women Oct 5 Monday Dashami Shraddha Regular tithi rites Oct 6 Tuesday Ekadash...