Teej 2026 — Date, Traditions, and What to Wear
Trending · July 30, 2026 · 4 min read
Teej is one of Nepal's most anticipated festivals — a celebration of women, devotion, and joy marked with fasting, dancing, and dressing up. In 2026, teej falls in the late summer (Bhadra), a time of red and green, darbar gatherings, and family. Here's everything you need to prepare.
When is Teej 2026?
- Teej is celebrated in Bhadra (August–September), the third day of the bright fortnight.
- The main day is Dar Khane Din — the feast day before the fast.
- The fast day follows, then Rishi Panchami.
- Dates shift each lunar year — check the Nepali calendar for the exact 2026 dates.
The traditions
- Fasting and prayer — women fast and pray for their husbands and families.
- Dar Khane Din — the celebratory feast before the fast.
- Dancing and darbar — gatherings of women in red and green.
- Gifting — jewelry and gifts are exchanged among women.
What to wear
- Red and green — the festival colors.
- A saree or red ensemble with jewelry.
- Pearls — genuine pearls complete the festive look with elegance.
Prepare for Teej 2026 with pearls
Order your teej pearl jewelry early. D Royals delivers certified, hallmarked pearls with cash on delivery across Nepal — so your festival look is ready before the darbar begins.
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