Chhath Puja 2026 in Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide Celebrations, Dates and Timings

Chhath Puja 2026 in Australia will bring together Indian and Nepali Hindu communities to celebrate one of the most sacred festivals dedicated to Surya Dev (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya. From Sydney and Melbourne to Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra, devotees will keep the fast, prepare thekua and other offerings, sing Chhath songs and offer prayers to the setting and rising Sun.

Chhath is especially important for families with roots in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and Nepal's Terai. In 2026, Sandhya Arghya falls on Sunday 15 November and Usha Arghya on Monday 16 November across Australia. Sydney has a major community celebration at Sydney Chhath Ghat, Chipping Norton, and a Melbourne gathering is listed at Karkarook Park Lake.

Chhath Puja 2026 dates in Australia

Arghya times in Australian cities

Times are local. New South Wales, the ACT, Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia are on daylight saving time; Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory are not, which is why Brisbane's sunrise is before 5 AM. The visible horizon at your ghat can make the sun set a few minutes earlier. For Canada and the UAE, see our Chhath Puja 2026 in Canada, Australia and the UAE guide.

Sydney Chhath 2026 at Chipping Norton

The Association of Nepal Terai in Australia (ANTA) is holding Sydney Chhath 2026 at Sydney Chhath Ghat, Chipping Norton NSW 2170, sponsored by Liverpool City Council:

• Sunday 15 November: evening offering (Sandhya Arghya), from 3 PM; sunset is at about 7:36 PM
• Monday 16 November: morning offering (Usha Arghya), from 4 AM; sunrise is at about 5:43 AM

Details are on ANTA's Sydney Chhath 2026 page. The ghat is convenient for families from Liverpool, Fairfield, Campbelltown, Parramatta and Blacktown; confirm parking, water access and any updates with the organisers before travelling.

Melbourne Chhath 2026 at Karkarook Park Lake

An event directory lists Melbourne Chhath 2026, Chhath Mahaparv at Karkarook Lake, on Sunday 15 November from 5 PM to 8 PM at Karkarook Park Lake, Heatherton, covering Sandhya Arghya at sunset (about 8:10 PM). The listing does not name the organiser, so confirm the meeting point, water access and any Monday-morning arrangements before attending (event listing). It is a convenient choice for families in Dandenong, Clayton, Springvale, Noble Park and Cranbourne.

Chhath Puja 2026 in Brisbane

Families in Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich and the Gold Coast keep Chhath with home worship and community gatherings. Sandhya Arghya is at about 6:17 PM on 15 November and Usha Arghya very early, about 4:48 AM, on 16 November. We have not found a confirmed public Brisbane event for 2026; check local Bihari, Purvanchali and Nepali associations rather than assuming a temple or park is hosting one.

Chhath Puja 2026 in Perth

Perth's growing Indian and Nepali communities keep the festival at home and through community programmes where organised. Sandhya Arghya is at about 6:54 PM and Usha Arghya at about 5:08 AM. Indian and Nepali community associations in Western Australia are the best source for any local event.

Chhath Puja 2026 in Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart and Darwin

• Adelaide: sunset about 7:59 PM on 15 November; check local community organisations for any public celebration.
• Canberra: sunset about 7:47 PM; families keep the four days at home or with community groups.
• Hobart and Darwin: smaller communities keep Chhath through family worship and local gatherings.

The rituals are the same everywhere: Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya.

The four days of Chhath Puja

Day 1: Nahay Khay, 13 November

A ritual bath, a cleaned home and a simple sattvic meal, often rice, chana dal and lauki.

Day 2: Kharna, 14 November

A day-long fast broken after sunset with jaggery kheer, roti and bananas; the stricter fast continues until the final morning.

Day 3: Sandhya Arghya, 15 November

Devotees gather at a permitted water body or at home to offer arghya to the setting Sun, with bamboo baskets of thekua, fruits, coconuts and sugarcane and the singing of Chhath songs.

Day 4: Usha Arghya, 16 November

Before sunrise, devotees offer arghya to the rising Sun, pray for their families and end the fast with Parana, sharing prasad.

Chhath prasad in Australia

• Thekua: wheat flour, jaggery and ghee
• Kheer: rice and milk with jaggery, for Kharna
• Bananas and seasonal fruits: for both arghyas
• Sugarcane and coconut: traditional offerings of abundance

Indian and Nepali grocery stores in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide stock most items; call ahead for sugarcane and soop. See our thekua and Chhath prasad recipes.

Why Chhath matters to families in Australia

For Indian and Nepali families, Chhath is a link to their ancestral homes. Community ghats like Chipping Norton let parents and grandparents pass on the songs, the thekua and the discipline of the vrat, and teach children gratitude to the Sun and respect for nature.

Safety tips

• Use only locations where religious gatherings are permitted.
• Follow organiser and local authority instructions.
• Do not enter rivers or lakes without permission and proper safety arrangements.
• Keep children supervised near water and avoid slippery banks.
• Carry drinking water; late-spring evenings can still be warm.
• Follow local fire restrictions for lamps and candles.
• Check the weather before travelling and plan for elderly devotees.

Families without a suitable outdoor location can keep Chhath at home with a basin of clean water. For the full festival, see Chhath Puja 2026; for other countries, see our USA, UK and Ireland and Canada guides.

Jai Chhathi Maiya! Jai Surya Dev!

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Chhath Puja 2026 in Australia?

13 to 16 November 2026, with Sandhya Arghya on Sunday 15 November and Usha Arghya on Monday 16 November.

Where can I celebrate Chhath Puja 2026 in Sydney?

At Sydney Chhath Ghat, Chipping Norton, organised by the Association of Nepal Terai in Australia: from 3 PM on 15 November and from 4 AM on 16 November.

Is there a Chhath Puja event in Melbourne in 2026?

An event directory lists Melbourne Chhath 2026 at Karkarook Park Lake on 15 November, 5 PM to 8 PM. Confirm details before attending.

What time is Sandhya Arghya in Sydney and Melbourne?

At sunset on 15 November: about 7:36 PM in Sydney and 8:10 PM in Melbourne.

What time is Usha Arghya in Brisbane?

At sunrise on 16 November, about 4:48 AM, because Queensland does not use daylight saving time.

Can Chhath Puja be celebrated at home in Australia?

Yes, with a basin of clean water when a safe, permitted outdoor location is not available.

Is Chhath Puja a public holiday in Australia?

No. Families plan around work for the Sunday evening and Monday morning arghyas.