Navratri 9 Colours 2026 — Day-Wise Colour Calendar for NRIs

Each day of Navratri is associated with a colour, and dressing in the day’s colour is a beloved tradition — especially for garba nights. This NRIGlobe guide gives the Navratri 2026 9 colours day-wise calendar (Navratri 11–20 October 2026) so NRIs can plan outfits for each day.

Note: The day-wise colour sequence follows the starting weekday each year. The list below is the traditional order for Sharad Navratri 2026 — confirm against a current panchang/calendar before the festival.

Navratri 2026 Day-Wise Colours

Day 1 (11 Oct): —
Day 2 (12 Oct): —
Day 3 (13 Oct): —
Day 4 (14 Oct): —
Day 5 (15 Oct): —
Day 6 (16 Oct): —
Day 7 (17 Oct): —
Day 8 (18 Oct): —
Day 9 (19–20 Oct): —

The nine Navratri colours typically include Yellow, Green, Grey, Orange, White, Red, Royal Blue, Pink and Purple — assigned to the nine days based on the starting weekday. Because the exact day-to-colour mapping shifts each year with the calendar, we will finalise the 2026 day-by-day assignment closer to the festival; check a current Navratri colours calendar to match each date.

The Nine Colours & Their Meaning

Yellow — brightness and joy
Green — growth and harmony
Grey — balanced strength
Orange — energy and warmth
White — peace and purity
Red — power and passion (a favourite for Devi)
Royal Blue — divine energy
Pink — compassion and love
Purple — ambition and grandeur

How NRIs Use the Colours

Plan your chaniya choli or dupatta to match each garba night’s colour
Coordinate with friends and family for group photos
If you have one outfit, switch dupattas/accessories to hit the colour
Many community garba events announce their nightly colour themes — follow theirs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the 9 colours of Navratri 2026?

They typically include yellow, green, grey, orange, white, red, royal blue, pink and purple, assigned to the nine days based on the starting weekday. The exact date-to-colour mapping is set by the calendar each year.

Do I have to follow the colours?

It’s a fun tradition, not a rule. Many garba events and friend groups follow it for photos and spirit; wear what you love.

When is Navratri 2026?

Sharad Navratri runs 11–20 October 2026, culminating in Dussehra (Vijayadashami) on 20 October.

Final Word

Plan your Navratri 2026 wardrobe around the nine colours and dance through the season in style. We’ll confirm the day-by-day colour assignment closer to the festival. Jai Mata Di!