Ganesh Chaturthi Dates 2027–2035 & Days Left

Ganesh Chaturthi 2027 Date: Saturday, September 4

Ganesh Chaturthi 2027 falls on Saturday, September 4, 2027. The ten-day festival honors Lord Ganesha. It is also called Vinayaka Chaturthi, Vinayagar Chaturthi or the Ganpati festival. This page lists dates through 2035.

How Many Days Left for Ganesh Chaturthi 2027?

As of October 3, 2026, there are 336 days left until Ganesh Chaturthi 2027. That equals exactly 48 weeks. The countdown above updates every day, so it always shows the current figure. The 2026 festival took place on Monday, September 14, 2026, which makes 2027 the next one on the calendar.

To count the weeks yourself, divide the days left by 7. The “Days left” column in the dates table covers every year through 2035. The earliest date in that series is Wednesday, August 23, 2028.

Plan Ahead for September 4, 2027

A long countdown gives you time to prepare. These tasks benefit most from an early start:

• Idol booking: Artisans take orders months ahead. Reserve a clay idol two to three months before the festival.
• Community plans: Pandal organizers usually need local permission and contributions well before the first day.
• Travel: Trains and flights to Mumbai, Pune, Goa and the Konkan coast fill early, especially around a weekend date.
• Eco materials: Order natural colors, flowers and decoration a few weeks in advance.

Holidays & Celebrations in the Next Days

See every holiday and event of the month in the September 2027 India calendar.

Ganesh Chaturthi Start and End Dates: Visarjan Timing

Ganesh Chaturthi starts on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi and ends on Anant Chaturdashi, the day of Ganesh Visarjan. Anant Chaturdashi usually falls ten days after the first day. The exact date depends on the lunar tithi, so confirm it with a local panchang.

Many families immerse the home idol earlier, after one and a half, three, five or seven days. Large public pandals usually keep the idol until Anant Chaturdashi.

Is Ganesh Chaturthi a Public Holiday in India?

Ganesh Chaturthi is not a national holiday in India. Each state sets its own holiday status. Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are among the places where it is commonly observed as a public holiday. In other states, offices and schools may stay open or grant an optional holiday.

Bank closures also vary by state. Check your state government’s official holiday notification before you book travel or plan leave around September 4, 2027.

Ganesh Chaturthi, Vinayaka Chavithi and Vinayagar Chaturthi: Same Festival, Different Names

One festival goes by many names. Searching for any of them leads to the same date.

Name	Where it is used
Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganeshotsav, Ganpati festival	Maharashtra and most of India
Vinayaka Chavithi	Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
Vinayagar Chaturthi	Tamil Nadu
Ganesha Habba	Karnataka
Chavath	Goa and the Konkan coast

Do not confuse it with Ganesh Jayanti, also called Maghi Ganesh Chaturthi. That observance falls in the month of Magha, between January and February, and has its own date.

Why the Date of Ganesh Chaturthi Changes Every Year

The date changes because the festival follows the Hindu lunisolar calendar, not the Gregorian one. It is held on Shukla Paksha Chaturthi, the fourth day of the waxing moon, in the month of Bhadrapada. That month falls between late August and late September.

A lunar year is about 11 days shorter than a solar year, and the calendar adds a leap month in some years to realign them. A tithi, or lunar day, lasts roughly 19 to 26 hours and can start at any hour. Ganesh Chaturthi is therefore marked on the day when Chaturthi prevails at midday (madhyahna), the time traditionally set for the main puja. Tradition also advises against sighting the moon on Chaturthi night.

Across 2026–2035, the date moves within a 28-day window. The earliest is Wednesday, August 23, 2028. The latest is Saturday, September 20, 2031. Wednesday, the weekday most devotees link with Ganesha, hosts the festival in 2028, 2029, 2032 and 2035.

History and Meaning of Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati. According to a popular story, Parvati created Ganesha from sandalwood paste or the dirt of her body, depending on the telling. She asked him to guard her door while she bathed. When Shiva returned, Ganesha refused him entry. Shiva, in anger, severed the boy’s head.

Parvati’s grief led Shiva to restore her son with the head of an elephant. Ganesha has been honored since then as the remover of obstacles and the god of new beginnings. Devotees invoke him before weddings, business launches, exams and house moves.

Ganesha’s form carries meaning. The elephant head stands for wisdom and a listening mind. The broken tusk and the modak in his hand are common symbols of sacrifice and reward. His mount, the mouse, represents the ability to move through obstacles of every size.

The festival also has a public history. Bal Gangadhar Tilak helped turn the household celebration into a community festival in Pune in 1893. The large neighborhood pandals seen today grew from that tradition. Read more on the history of Ganesh Chaturthi.

Ganesh Chaturthi Rituals: What Happens Over the Ten Days

The celebration follows a clear sequence:

1. Idol preparation. Artisans shape the idol months ahead. Sizes range from a hand-sized home idol to public statues taller than 25 feet.
2. Bringing the idol home. Families carry the idol in on the first day, often with the face covered by a cloth.
3. Pranapratishtha Puja. A priest invokes life into the idol through mantras. Flowers, coconuts, jaggery and sweets are offered.
4. Shodashopachara Puja. This sixteen-step worship includes incense, light, fruit and chanting. The Hindu American Foundation guide to the 16-step puja explains each step.
5. Daily aarti and offerings. Devotees chant the Ganapati Atharvashirsha and offer modak, the steamed or fried dumpling filled with coconut and jaggery. Many families offer 21 modaks.
6. Ganesh Visarjan. The idol is carried in a procession to a river, lake or sea. The immersion symbolizes Ganesha’s return to Mount Kailash.

Festival Food and Offerings

Modak is the signature offering. The steamed version, called ukadiche modak, is filled with coconut and jaggery. A fried version is also common. Families prepare laddoo and karanji for the daily offering as well.

Two non-food offerings matter just as much. Durva, a tender grass, is presented in bunches of 21 blades. Red hibiscus flowers are the second. Both are widely associated with Ganesha. After each aarti, households share the prasad with family and neighbors.

How Regions Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi

Maharashtra is known for its public pandals and processions, especially in Mumbai and Pune. In Goa, Chavath is mainly a family festival centered on the home idol. Tamil Nadu families install clay idols and prepare kozhukattai, a steamed sweet close to modak. Karnataka marks Ganesha Habba with home puja and neighborhood events. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana celebrate Vinayaka Chavithi with large pandals, including the tall idol at Khairatabad in Hyderabad.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2027 in the USA, UK, UAE and Canada

Ganesh Chaturthi 2027 is on Saturday, September 4, 2027. Outside India, some temples and associations observe the festival a day earlier or later, because the local timing of the tithi can differ. Always check your own temple’s panchang.

Many communities hold their main public celebration on the nearest weekend. In the United States and Canada, September 4, 2027 sits on the Saturday before Labor Day, which falls on Monday, September 6, 2027. That makes it easy to plan a long weekend of prayers and visits. Immersion rules also differ abroad. Many associations use artificial ponds or tanks and follow local environmental permits.

Eco-Friendly Ganesh Chaturthi

Idols made from plaster of Paris and chemical paint pollute lakes and rivers after immersion. Many families now choose natural clay (shadu mati) idols, plant-based colors and symbolic immersion in a bucket at home. Several cities also provide artificial immersion tanks. Check your local municipal rules before immersion.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ganesh Chaturthi

Q: When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2027?
A: Saturday, September 4, 2027. The festival then continues for about ten days until Anant Chaturdashi.

Q: How many days are left for Ganesh Chaturthi 2027?
A: As of October 3, 2026, 336 days remain. The countdown on this page updates every day.

Q: How many weeks are left for Ganesh Chaturthi 2027?
A: As of October 3, 2026, exactly 48 weeks remain. Divide the days left by 7 to get today’s figure.

Q: When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2028?
A: Wednesday, August 23, 2028. It is the earliest date in the 2026–2035 series.

Q: When are Ganesh Chaturthi 2029 and 2031?
A: Wednesday, September 12, 2029, and Saturday, September 20, 2031. Both follow the Bhadrapada lunar calendar.

Q: Is Ganesh Chaturthi a national holiday in India?
A: No. It is a state-level holiday in places such as Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Check your state’s official list.

Q: How many days is Ganesh Chaturthi celebrated?
A: Public celebrations last about ten days, from Chaturthi to Anant Chaturdashi. Home idols may be immersed after one and a half, three, five or seven days.

Q: Which day of the week is dedicated to Lord Ganesha?
A: Wednesday in most traditions. Some devotees also worship him on Tuesday.