Pitru Paksha 2026 Dates: Start, End And Tithi-wise Shraddha Calendar (Sep 27-Oct 10)

Pitru Paksha 2026: Start And End Date

Pitru Paksha 2026 began on Sunday, September 27, and will conclude on Saturday, October 10, with Sarva Pitru Amavasya. The main tithi-wise Shraddha sequence runs from Pratipada on September 27 to Amavasya on October 10.

As of September 28, Pitru Paksha is already underway, with Dwitiya Shraddha being observed today.

There is some confusion around September 26 because Bhadrapada Purnima Shraddha was observed on that date. It is listed separately from the main Pratipada-to-Amavasya Pitru Paksha sequence. Therefore, readers may see both September 26 and September 27 described as the beginning of the broader Shraddha observance.

Pitru Paksha 2026 Important Dates

Date	Day	Shraddha Tithi
September 26	Saturday	Purnima Shraddha
September 27	Sunday	Pratipada Shraddha — Pitru Paksha Begins
September 28	Monday	Dwitiya Shraddha — Today
September 29	Tuesday	Tritiya Shraddha, Maha Bharani
September 30	Wednesday	Chaturthi and Panchami Shraddha
October 1	Thursday	Shashthi Shraddha
October 2	Friday	Saptami Shraddha
October 3	Saturday	Ashtami Shraddha
October 4	Sunday	Navami Shraddha
October 5	Monday	Dashami Shraddha
October 6	Tuesday	Ekadashi Shraddha
October 7	Wednesday	Dwadashi Shraddha, Magha Shraddha
October 8	Thursday	Trayodashi Shraddha
October 9	Friday	Chaturdashi Shraddha
October 10	Saturday	Sarva Pitru Amavasya — Pitru Paksha Ends

Pitru Paksha 2026: Which Shraddha Is Today, September 28?

Today, September 28, 2026, is Dwitiya Shraddha.

The first day of the main Pitru Paksha sequence was observed yesterday, September 27, with Pratipada Shraddha. Today marks the second tithi, Dwitiya.

Shraddha is generally performed according to the lunar death Tithi of the ancestor, rather than the Gregorian calendar date. Therefore, families should identify the relevant Tithi before deciding which day of Pitru Paksha applies to them.

Pitru Paksha 2026: Remaining Shraddha Dates

With the observance now underway, the remaining calendar is as follows:

September 29 — Tritiya Shraddha

Tritiya Shraddha will be observed on September 29. The day also coincides with Maha Bharani, which is separately associated with ancestral observances during Pitru Paksha.

September 30 — Chaturthi And Panchami Shraddha

Both Chaturthi and Panchami Shraddha will fall on September 30. This is because lunar Tithis do not necessarily correspond to one complete Gregorian calendar day.

October 1 — Shashthi Shraddha

Shashthi Shraddha will be observed on October 1.

October 2 — Saptami Shraddha

Saptami Shraddha falls on October 2.

October 3 — Ashtami Shraddha

Ashtami Shraddha will be observed on October 3.

October 4 — Navami Shraddha

Navami Shraddha falls on October 4.

October 5 — Dashami Shraddha

Dashami Shraddha will be observed on October 5.

October 6 — Ekadashi Shraddha

Ekadashi Shraddha falls on October 6.

October 7 — Dwadashi Shraddha

Dwadashi Shraddha will be observed on October 7. Magha Shraddha is also listed for this date in the 2026 calendar.

October 8 — Trayodashi Shraddha

Trayodashi Shraddha falls on October 8.

October 9 — Chaturdashi Shraddha

Chaturdashi Shraddha will be observed on October 9.

October 10 — Sarva Pitru Amavasya

Sarva Pitru Amavasya will be observed on October 10, marking the conclusion of Pitru Paksha 2026. It is the final Shraddha day of the main tithi sequence.

How To Find The Correct Pitru Paksha Shraddha Date

The important factor is the Tithi on which the ancestor passed away.

For instance, an ancestor whose death occurred on Dwitiya Tithi would generally have Shraddha performed on Dwitiya Shraddha, which falls on September 28 in 2026.

Likewise:

• Pratipada → September 27
• Dwitiya → September 28
• Tritiya → September 29
• Chaturthi/Panchami → September 30
• Shashthi → October 1
• Saptami → October 2
• Ashtami → October 3
• Navami → October 4
• Dashami → October 5
• Ekadashi → October 6
• Dwadashi → October 7
• Trayodashi → October 8
• Chaturdashi → October 9
• Amavasya → October 10

The exact ritual timing can vary by location because the beginning and ending of a lunar Tithi and the relevant Shraddha period are location-specific.

What Is The Last Day Of Pitru Paksha 2026?

October 10, 2026, is the last day of Pitru Paksha. The day will be observed as Sarva Pitru Amavasya, also known as Mahalaya Amavasya in several traditions.

After Pitru Paksha concludes on October 10, Sharad Navratri begins on October 11, 2026.

Quick Takeaways

• Pitru Paksha 2026 began yesterday, September 27.
• Today, September 28, is Dwitiya Shraddha.
• September 26 was Purnima Shraddha, listed separately from the main Pitru Paksha sequence.
• September 30: Chaturthi and Panchami Shraddha.
• October 10: Sarva Pitru Amavasya and the end of Pitru Paksha.
• October 11: Sharad Navratri begins.
• Shraddha is performed according to the relevant lunar death Tithi, not simply the Gregorian date.