Pitru Paksha (Shraddha)
ObservanceNotable
पितृ पक्ष
Details
- Country
India- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Observance
- Gazetted
- No — not an official day off
- Month
- September 2026
- Long Weekends
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Business Impact
- Impact Description
- This is an observance. Most businesses and government offices remain open.
Notes
16-day lunar period for honoring ancestors with ritual offerings
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) a public holiday in India?
- Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) is a Observance in India, but it is not an official public holiday. Most businesses remain open.
- When is Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) 2026?
- Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) 2026 falls on September 27, 2026 – October 10, 2026.
- What is Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) called locally in India?
- Pitru Paksha (Shraddha) is locally known as "पितृ पक्ष" in India.