Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 in Saudi Arabia: date and local timings
Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chavithi) 2026 falls on Monday 14 September 2026 in all 3 Saudi Arabia cities listed here. In India it is on Monday 14 September 2026 – the same day. The rule: Bhadrapada sukla chavithi prevailing at madhyahna; larger coverage wins, tie -> first day. In Riyadh the midday (third fifth of daylight) on 14 September 2026 runs 10:34 AM – 1:02 PM local time, and the tithi runs from 14 September 2026 4:37 AM to 15 September 2026 5:14 AM. The table gives the date for each city with the midday window and the tithi in local clock time (daylight saving applied), all computed from the NASA/JPL ephemeris for the city's own sunrise and sunset, never converted from IST.
| Cities | Date | Midday | Tithi (local time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riyadh | Monday 14 September 2026 | 10:34 AM – 1:02 PM | 14 September 2026 4:37 AM – 15 September 2026 5:14 AM |
| Jeddah | Monday 14 September 2026 | 11:04 AM – 1:32 PM | 14 September 2026 4:37 AM – 15 September 2026 5:14 AM |
| Dammam | Monday 14 September 2026 | 10:21 AM – 12:49 PM | 14 September 2026 4:37 AM – 15 September 2026 5:14 AM |
FAQ
When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 in Saudi Arabia?
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 is on Monday 14 September 2026 in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam.
Is Ganesh Chaturthi on the same day in Saudi Arabia and India?
Yes, in India it is on Monday 14 September 2026.
How is the date of Ganesh Chaturthi decided?
Bhadrapada sukla chavithi prevailing at madhyahna; larger coverage wins, tie -> first day.
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