Karwa Chauth 2026 is just around the corner, bringing with it a festive season filled with traditions, prayers and celebrations of marriage. This year, the occasion falls on Thursday, October 29, and several celebrity couples who got married earlier in 2026 will be approaching the festival as newlyweds for the first time.
Among the couples attracting attention are actor Kritika Kamra and sports presenter Gaurav Kapur, entrepreneur Saaniya Chandhok and Arjun Tendulkar, and actor Nupur Sanon and singer Stebin Ben. Their weddings brought them into the spotlight, and their first Karwa Chauth as married couples could become a talking point among fans.
However, there is one important detail to keep in mind: none of the couples has been confirmed to be observing the festival this year. Whether they choose to celebrate privately or share moments from the occasion on social media remains to be seen.
When Is Karwa Chauth 2026?
Karwa Chauth will be celebrated on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The traditional festival is observed by married women in many North Indian communities, with rituals that commonly include fasting, prayers and worship of the moon.
The customs surrounding the festival vary between families and regions. While some women observe a day-long fast, others follow family-specific traditions. The occasion has also become a popular subject of celebrity coverage, particularly when actors and public figures experience their first festival after marriage.
For the celebrity couples who tied the knot this year, Karwa Chauth 2026 presents a possible first milestone in their married lives.
1. Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur
Actor Kritika Kamra and sports presenter Gaurav Kapur began their married life with an intimate wedding at their Mumbai residence on March 11, 2026. The couple kept the ceremony private, celebrating the occasion with close family members and friends before continuing the festivities the following day.
Their relationship had largely remained away from the public eye before they made it known. Their wedding subsequently attracted attention from fans interested in the couple’s personal lives.
Now, as Karwa Chauth approaches, the festival could mark their first such occasion after marriage. Whether the couple chooses to celebrate the day according to traditional customs, however, has not been publicly confirmed.
For now, fans will have to wait for any official update from the couple rather than assume that they will observe the fast.
2. Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok
Arjun Tendulkar and entrepreneur Saaniya Chandhok are another couple who could be celebrating their first Karwa Chauth after marriage this year.
Arjun, the son of legendary former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, married Saaniya in Mumbai on March 5, 2026. Their wedding brought together guests from the worlds of cricket, entertainment and business, drawing considerable public interest.
Although Arjun is widely recognised because of his family’s cricketing legacy, Saaniya has her own professional background as an entrepreneur. Their wedding marked a significant personal milestone for both families.
With their first wedding anniversary still several months away, Karwa Chauth would be among the early festivals they could experience as a married couple.
Whether they plan to mark the occasion remains unknown. Unless either of them shares an update or confirms their plans, their participation in the festival should be treated as unconfirmed.
3. Nupur Sanon and Stebin Ben
Actor Nupur Sanon and singer Stebin Ben also entered married life earlier in 2026, making them another couple to watch as the festive season approaches.
The couple celebrated their wedding in Udaipur with Christian and Hindu ceremonies on January 11 and January 12, respectively. Their celebrations reflected two wedding traditions and attracted attention from fans following their relationship.
Nupur, who has established herself as an actor, and Stebin, known for his work as a singer, have careers in the entertainment industry. Their wedding was an important new chapter in their personal lives.
Karwa Chauth 2026 could therefore be their first opportunity to mark the festival as a married couple. However, neither their participation nor any specific celebration plans have been confirmed publicly.
Fans may look forward to updates from the couple, but any photographs, rituals or social media posts should not be anticipated as certain until they are actually shared.
Why Karwa Chauth Is Significant for Newly Married Couples
For many families, Karwa Chauth carries cultural and emotional significance beyond the rituals associated with the day. Traditionally, married women in several North Indian communities observe a fast and offer prayers for their husbands’ well-being and long life.
The celebration often brings families together and can involve dressing in festive clothing, applying mehndi, exchanging gifts and gathering for evening rituals. Practices differ across communities, and not every married woman observes the festival in the same way.
Celebrity celebrations frequently attract additional attention because fans enjoy seeing how public figures mark personal milestones. Nevertheless, a celebrity’s marriage does not automatically mean that they will follow every traditional custom.
For Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur, Arjun Tendulkar and Saaniya Chandhok, and Nupur Sanon and Stebin Ben, the upcoming festival is an opportunity to celebrate if they wish to do so.
Will These Celebrity Couples Celebrate Their First Karwa Chauth in 2026?
At present, the answer remains uncertain. The three couples married earlier this year, making them relevant to a roundup of newlyweds ahead of Karwa Chauth. However, there has been no confirmed announcement establishing that any of them will observe the fast.
Their choices may become clearer closer to October 29, particularly if they share updates through their official social media accounts or representatives.
Until then, it is best to distinguish between a possible first Karwa Chauth and a confirmed celebration. The festival may be an important occasion for many newly married couples, but each couple decides how, or whether, to observe it.
As Karwa Chauth 2026 approaches, fans can look forward to any updates the celebrities choose to share while respecting the privacy of their personal celebrations.
Written by Puja Das
