Navratri 2026 colours: your 9-day outfit and care guide
The colour for every day of Navratri 2026, which goddess it honours, and how to keep each outfit fresh from the first garba night to Ashtami.
In short
- Navratri 2026 runs from Sunday 11 October to Monday 19 October. Dussehra is on 20 October.
- Colours in order: orange, white, red, royal blue, yellow, green, grey, purple, peacock green.
- Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami both fall on 19 October this year.
- Send your Ashtami and Dussehra outfits for cleaning by 14 October.
- Spin Bee offers free pickup and drop with no minimum order.
What are the Navratri 2026 colours?
The Navratri 2026 colours are orange on 11 October, white on 12 October, red on 13 October, royal blue on 14 October, yellow on 15 October, green on 16 October, grey on 17 October, purple on 18 October and peacock green on 19 October. Each colour honours one of the nine forms of Goddess Durga, starting with Maa Shailputri. The order is set by the weekday Navratri begins on, and in 2026 that is a Sunday. Wearing the colour of the day is a popular custom rather than a ritual rule, so a dupatta, stole or accessory in the right colour works just as well as a full outfit.
Navratri 2026 colours day by day
Orange
Maa Shailputri
Watch for bleeding. Bright orange dyes often run in the first wash. Wash separately in cold water, or dry clean silk.
White
Maa Brahmacharini
Keep kumkum away. White shows every mark. Brush off dry powder, never rub it with water.
Red
Maa Chandraghanta
Never wash with lights. Red is the colour most likely to tint other clothes pink.
Royal Blue
Maa Kushmanda
Dry in the shade. Deep blues fade fast in direct sun. Dry inside out.
Yellow
Maa Skandamata
Treat haldi and ghee early. Yellow hides stains until they set. Check under daylight.
Green
Maa Katyayani
Air before folding. After garba, hang green cotton to dry out sweat before you put it away.
Grey
Maa Kalaratri
Sweat marks show. Grey shows underarm marks. Clean it before it goes back in the cupboard.
Purple
Maa Mahagauri
Protect the sheen. Purple silk and georgette lose shine with home washing. Dry clean.
Peacock Green
Maa Siddhidatri
Your Ashtami-Navami best. Usually the heaviest outfit, with zari and stones. Dry clean only.
Dates follow widely used panchangs. Saptami runs across 17 and 18 October, and Ashtami and Navami fall together on 19 October, so the goddess linked to a day can vary between families. Check your local panchang for puja timings.
Quick facts: Navratri 2026 colours
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Navratri 2026 dates | Sunday 11 October to Monday 19 October |
| Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami | Both on Monday, 19 October |
| Dussehra 2026 | Tuesday, 20 October |
| Colours in order | Orange, White, Red, Royal Blue, Yellow, Green, Grey, Purple, Peacock Green |
| How colours are chosen | By the weekday Navratri begins; a popular tradition, not a ritual rule |
| Book outfits for cleaning by | 14 October for Ashtami, Navami and Dussehra wear |
| SpinBee offer | Free pickup and drop, no minimum order |
Navratri 2026 colours without nine new outfits
Most families don’t buy nine new outfits, and they don’t need to. Look through what you already own first. A white kurta works with a red, yellow or green dupatta. A plain grey suit becomes festive with a peacock green stole. Your wedding season lehenga might already be the right shade for Ashtami.
- This week: pull out last year’s festive wearLay everything out in daylight and match outfits to the nine colours. Note any stains, loose work or a musty smell.
- By 14 October: send them for cleaningOne pickup covers the whole family. Mention every stain when we collect.
- During Navratri: rotate and refreshHang outfits to air after each garba night. If you need one again mid-week, same-day express is available.
- 21–24 October: clean before storingSend everything back after Dussehra, so it’s fresh for Karwa Chauth on 28 October.
Caring for Navratri 2026 colours after garba nights
Nine nights of dancing, puja and prasad is a lot for any outfit. Sweat, kumkum, ghee and diya oil all set into fabric within a few days, and dark colours hide stains until it’s too late. Blot spills with a dry tissue, brush off powder gently, and never iron over a mark you haven’t treated.
Every Navratri, the outfits we see most are the ones people already love. A good clean and press makes last year’s chaniya choli feel new again.Maninder Singh Bajwa, Founder, Spin Bee
Navratri 2026 colours outfit cleaning near you
Walk in to any Spin Bee store, or book a doorstep pickup and we’ll collect from your home. Every store is built boutique-style with the machines in full view, so you can see exactly how your clothes are cleaned.
FAQs on Navratri 2026 colours
What are the Navratri 2026 colours?
The Navratri 2026 colours are orange (11 Oct), white (12 Oct), red (13 Oct), royal blue (14 Oct), yellow (15 Oct), green (16 Oct), grey (17 Oct), purple (18 Oct) and peacock green (19 Oct).
Why do Navratri colours change every year?
The sequence is set by the weekday on which Navratri begins. In 2026 Navratri starts on a Sunday, so the first colour is orange.
When are Durga Ashtami and Navami in 2026?
Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami both fall on Monday, 19 October 2026, according to widely used panchangs. Dussehra is on Tuesday, 20 October. Timings vary by city, so check your local panchang.
Do I need nine new outfits for Navratri?
No. Most people mix outfits they already own with a dupatta, stole or accessory in the day's colour. Getting your existing outfits cleaned and pressed is the easiest way to be ready.
Can SpinBee clean my outfit between Navratri days?
Yes. Standard delivery is 24 to 48 hours, and same-day express is available at 50% extra. Pickup and drop are free with no minimum order.
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