What is the date of Ashtami Shradh in 2026?

Ashtami Shradh in 2026 falls on September 25, 2026 (Friday), the ninth day of Pitrupaksha. This day is for honouring ancestors who passed away on an Ashtami tithi. In some families, this day is also used to perform Shradh for female ancestors, though the primary tradition ties it to the specific tithi of death.