Pitru Paksha 2026 Date

Pitru Paksha also known as Shraadha Paksh start on Bhadrapada Shukla Purnima and ends after 16 days on Sarva Pitru Amavasya. In Pitra Paksha Hindus worship their ancestor (Pitru), especially through offering food in their name and Tarpan. According to Hindu mythology in 16 days of Pitra Paksha The Pitra’s are freed from Yamlok and allowed to visit earth.

Pitru/Pitra Paksha 2026 Dates

n 2026, Pitru Paksha will be observed from Sunday, September 27, 2026 to Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Date Day Shradh Tithi
27 Sept 2026 Sunday Pratipada Shradh
28 Sept 2026 Monday Dwitiya Shradh
29 Sept 2026 Tuesday Tritiya Shradh
30 Sept 2026 Wednesday Chaturthi Shradh
01 Oct 2026 Thursday Panchami Shradh
02 Oct 2026 Friday Shashthi Shradh
03 Oct 2026 Saturday Saptami Shradh
04 Oct 2026 Sunday Ashtami Shradh
05 Oct 2026 Monday Navami Shradh
06 Oct 2026 Tuesday Dashami Shradh
07 Oct 2026 Wednesday Ekadashi Shradh
08 Oct 2026 Thursday Dwadashi Shradh
09 Oct 2026 Friday Trayodashi / Chaturdashi Shradh
10 Oct 2026 Saturday Sarvapitri Amavasya (Mahalaya)