Countdown
How many days until Navratri?
🪔 Thursday, September 30, 2027
333 days until Navratri
About Navratri
Sharad Navratri is a Hindu festival observed over nine nights in devotion to the Divine Feminine, especially Goddess Durga and her forms. The festival is associated with renewal and the victory of good over evil. It is one of several observances known as Navratri; this countdown refers specifically to Sharad Navratri, the autumn festival most commonly meant when people say “Navratri.” Navratri follows the Hindu lunisolar calendar, so its Gregorian dates change from year to year. The opening day is associated with Ashwin Shukla Pratipada, the first day of the bright fortnight of the Hindu month of Ashwin. The exact civil date can depend on the local panchang, sunrise, and regional tradition, so a date calculated for one city should not be treated as a universal ritual timetable. Celebrations differ by region. In Gujarat and parts of western India, Garba and Dandiya Raas are central to public festivities. In West Bengal and other eastern regions, Durga Puja is a major part of the same seasonal period. Devotees may observe prayer, fasting, temple visits, music, dance, and community gatherings. Practices vary by family, community, and region. The countdown uses the published start date listed in the sources below as a practical calendar reference. If you are planning a religious observance, confirm the date and any auspicious timing with a trusted local panchang or your community’s tradition.
Quick facts
- Sharad Navratri is traditionally observed over nine nights, followed by Vijayadashami (often called Dussehra).
- The Gregorian start date changes because the festival follows the Hindu lunisolar calendar.
- Garba and Dandiya Raas are especially associated with celebrations in Gujarat and nearby regions.
- Ritual dates and auspicious timings can vary by location and panchang tradition.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Navratri in 2027?
- Sharad Navratri is listed as beginning on Thursday, September 30, 2027, in the calendar sources linked on this page. Local panchang traditions may differ, so verify locally if you are planning a religious observance.
- Why does Navratri start on a different date each year?
- Sharad Navratri follows the Hindu lunisolar calendar, rather than a fixed Gregorian date. Its start is associated with Ashwin Shukla Pratipada, so the corresponding date in September or October changes each year.
- How long does Sharad Navratri last?
- It is traditionally observed over nine nights and ten days, concluding with Vijayadashami. Specific observance dates can depend on the local calendar and tradition.
- Are Navratri and Durga Puja the same?
- They overlap during the autumn festival period but the emphasis differs by region. Many communities observe Navratri through worship, fasting, and dance, while Durga Puja celebrations in eastern India focus on elaborate community worship and cultural events.
- Does Navratri begin on the same date everywhere?
- Not always. The date and ritual timings can vary by location, sunrise, panchang calculation, and community tradition. Use this countdown as a general calendar guide and check a trusted local source for observance details.
Upcoming Navratri dates
- Thu, Sep 30, 2027 (next)
- Tue, Sep 19, 2028
- Mon, Oct 8, 2029
- Sat, Sep 28, 2030
Date and source notes
Dates are calendar references, not a universal ritual timetable. The linked Hindu calendar sources list Sharad Navratri beginning on September 30, 2027; September 19, 2028; October 8, 2029; and September 28, 2030. Calendar calculations are location-sensitive; check a trusted local panchang for your city and tradition.
Source review date: October 22, 2026.
- Drik Panchang — Hindu calendar for Delhi, 2027
- Eternal Sanskriti — Sharad Navratri dates and timing method
- Drik Panchang — Navratri start date for New Delhi, 2030
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