How Many Days Is Ganesh Chaturthi · Visarjan Dates 2026
There is no single correct number of days, which surprises people who grew up in a house that always did one and a half, or always did five. Both are right.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 dates
Sthapana · Monday 14 September 2026
Anant Chaturdashi, the main visarjan · Wednesday 23 September 2026
Which day you immerse
| You keep him for | Visarjan |
|---|---|
| 1.5 days (dedh din) | Tuesday 15 September |
| 3 days | Wednesday 16 September |
| 5 days | Friday 18 September |
| 7 days | Sunday 20 September |
| 10 days, Anant Chaturdashi | Wednesday 23 September |
Most families abroad do one and a half or three days, because Monday is a working day and the visarjan needs someone at home. That is a completely traditional choice, not a shortcut.
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Questions people ask
How many days is Ganesh Chaturthi?
The festival runs ten days, from Chaturthi to Anant Chaturdashi. Families keep the idol for one and a half, three, five, seven or eleven days. All are traditional and you choose what suits your household.
When is Ganesh visarjan in 2026?
Anant Chaturdashi, the tenth day and the largest visarjan day, falls on Wednesday 23 September 2026. Families doing a shorter installation immerse on their own final day.
Can I keep Ganesha for only one day?
Yes. Dedh din, one and a half days, is a long established practice and is what many working families abroad do. It is not a lesser observance.