✍️ By Rahul Goyal · Chandigarh Life · Updated 26 September 2026
Quick answer: The 29th CII Chandigarh Fair runs from Friday, 30 October to Monday, 2 November 2026 at the Parade Ground, Sector 17, Chandigarh. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Northern Region organises it, and as every year it falls between Dussehra (20 October) and Diwali (8 November). CII has not published 2026 visitor timings or ticket details yet; in 2025 the fair was open from 10 AM to 8 PM.
CII Chandigarh Fair 2026 at a glance
| Edition | 29th |
| Dates | Friday, 30 October to Monday, 2 November 2026 |
| Venue | Parade Ground, Sector 17, Chandigarh |
| Organiser | Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Northern Region |
| Timings | Not announced yet for 2026 (10 AM to 8 PM in 2025) |
| Entry | CII has not published ticket details for 2026 |
| Stalls and sponsorship | Through CII’s event page |
What the fair is
The CII Chandigarh Fair is CII’s flagship consumer fair in the region, and the 2026 edition is its 29th. CII pitches it as a festive shopping fair timed for the run-up to Diwali, when families across the tricity do much of their year’s shopping, and calls it North India’s largest consumer fair.
Stalls are grouped into pavilions. For 2025, CII listed home décor, automobiles, lifestyle, food, appliances, handicrafts and handlooms, and garments and accessories, along with live product demonstrations. Its 2026 page describes a similar mix: fashion, lifestyle, home and décor, consumer durables, wellness, food and beverages, and gifts.
Planning your visit
- Best days: the fair opens on a Friday and closes on a Monday, so Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November are likely to be the most crowded. Weekday mornings are usually calmer.
- Getting there: the Parade Ground is in Sector 17, the city centre, so it is easy to reach by CTU bus, auto or cab from Mohali and Panchkula too. Our Sector 17 market guide covers the shops around it.
- Timings and tickets: check CII’s event page or call CII’s Northern Region office on 0172-2602365 closer to the dates.
- Festive shopping: Diwali falls on Sunday, 8 November, a week after the fair closes. Every festival date is in our Chandigarh festival calendar.
For exhibitors and sponsors
Stall bookings and sponsorships go through CII’s Northern Region trade fairs team. The official event page has the brochure, the booking contract and the team’s contact details. CII’s Northern Region headquarters is at Block No. 3, Dakshin Marg, Sector 31, Chandigarh (0172-2602365, 2605868, 2607228).
Last year: the 2025 fair
The 28th edition ran from Friday, 10 October to Monday, 13 October 2025, from 10 AM to 8 PM, at the same Parade Ground in Sector 17. This year’s dates are about three weeks later, in line with Diwali, which falls on 8 November in 2026.
FAQs
When is the CII Chandigarh Fair 2026?
From Friday, 30 October to Monday, 2 November 2026, at the Parade Ground, Sector 17, Chandigarh. It is the fair’s 29th edition.
What are the CII Chandigarh Fair timings?
CII has not announced the 2026 timings yet. In 2025 the fair was open from 10 AM to 8 PM each day.
Is there an entry ticket for the CII Chandigarh Fair?
CII has not published ticket details for 2026. Check the official event page, or call CII’s Northern Region office on 0172-2602365 closer to the dates.
Who organises the CII Chandigarh Fair?
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), through its Northern Region headquarters in Sector 31, Chandigarh.
How do I book a stall at the CII Chandigarh Fair?
Through CII’s official event page, which has the brochure, the booking contract and the trade fairs team’s contact details.
Sources: CII’s official event pages for the 29th fair (2026) and the 28th fair (2025), checked on 26 September 2026. Festival dates are from our verified Chandigarh festival calendar.
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