When Is Navratri 2027?
Live Countdown to the Festival
Navratri falls on Thursday, September 30, 2027 at 20:27 UTC — 351 days from now.
Navratri 2027 falls on Thursday, September 30, 2027 at 20:27 UTC. Live countdown, dates through 2028, and how the date is determined.
Navaratri (Sanskrit: नवरात्रि, romanized: Navarātri) is an annual Hindu festival that honours Shakti, the divine feminine power in Hinduism, through the worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga, over a period of nine nights. The festival is celebrated in varying ways across the Hindu Indian cultural sphere. Sharad Navratri begins on the first day of the bright fortnight of Ashvina and lasts nine nights.
Navratri falls on Thursday, September 30, 2027 at 20:27 UTC. The countdown above updates live, so you always see exactly how many days, hours, and minutes are left.
Navratri dates by year
| Year | Date | |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Thursday, September 30, 2027 at 20:27 UTC | in 351 days |
| 2028 | Tuesday, September 19, 2028 at 20:28 UTC | in 706 days |
Dates can vary by a day between regions and traditions.
Why does the date move?
Hindu festivals follow the panchang, a lunisolar calendar in which most festivals are tied to a particular lunar day (tithi) of a particular month. Because lunar months drift against the solar year and a leap month is periodically inserted, the Gregorian date of each festival moves within a few weeks from year to year — and regional traditions can observe the same festival a day apart.
Frequently asked questions
When is Navratri in 2027?
Navratri falls on Thursday, September 30, 2027 at 20:27 UTC.
When is Navratri in 2028?
Navratri falls on Tuesday, September 19, 2028 at 20:28 UTC.
How is the date of Navratri determined?
Sharad Navratri begins on the first day of the bright fortnight of Ashvina and lasts nine nights.
Past dates of Navratri
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 20:26 UTC |
Dates come from Drik Panchang's Hindu calendar and can vary by region and tradition. Page updated October 14, 2026.