Festival Calendar 2026

Major Hindu Festivals, Vrats & Auspicious Occasions

Festivals play an important role in Indian culture and spiritual life. Below is a well-structured Festival Calendar for 2026, covering major Hindu festivals, fasts, and observances. This calendar helps in planning religious rituals, family celebrations, and spiritual activities throughout the year.

Note: Festival dates may vary slightly based on regional Panchang and sunrise timings. For rituals requiring exact Muhurat, personal consultation is recommended.

January 

  • January 1 (Thursday): New Year

  • January 6 (Tuesday): Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti

  • January 13 (Tuesday): Lohri

  • January 14 (Wednesday): Makar Sankranti / Pongal

  • January 15 (Thursday): Pongal / Magh Bihu

  • January 18 (Sunday): Sakat Chauth

  • January 23 (Friday): Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti

  • January 26 (Monday): Republic Day, Basant Panchami

February 

  • February 1 (Sunday): Jaya Ekadashi

  • February 3 (Tuesday): Magha Purnima

  • February 7 (Saturday): Maha Shivratri

  • February 14 (Saturday): Valentine’s Day

  • February 18 (Wednesday): Amavasya

March 

  • March 3 (Tuesday): Ramakrishna Jayanti

  • March 5 (Thursday): Phulera Dooj

  • March 10 (Tuesday): Ekadashi

  • March 14 (Saturday): Holika Dahan

  • March 15 (Sunday): Holi (Dhulandi)

  • March 19 (Thursday): Chaitra Amavasya

  • March 25 (Wednesday): Ugadi / Gudi Padwa

  • March 26 (Thursday): Chaitra Navratri Begins

April  

  • April 2 (Thursday): Ram Navami

  • April 6 (Monday): Mahavir Jayanti

  • April 10 (Friday): Hanuman Jayanti

  • April 14 (Tuesday): Mesha Sankranti / Baisakhi / Tamil New Year

  • April 19 (Sunday): Amavasya

  • April 23 (Thursday): Akshaya Tritiya

May  

  • May 1 (Friday): Labour Day

  • May 3 (Sunday): Buddha Purnima

  • May 6 (Wednesday): Ekadashi

  • May 15 (Friday): Amavasya

  • May 25 (Monday): Narada Jayanti

June  

  • June 2 (Tuesday): Ganga Dussehra

  • June 5 (Friday): Nirjala Ekadashi

  • June 14 (Sunday): Amavasya

  • June 21 (Sunday): International Yoga Day

July 

  • July 1 (Wednesday): Jagannath Rath Yatra

  • July 5 (Sunday): Guru Purnima

  • July 13 (Monday): Amavasya

  • July 23 (Thursday): Hariyali Teej

August 

  • August 1 (Saturday): Nag Panchami

  • August 8 (Saturday): Raksha Bandhan

  • August 11 (Tuesday): Janmashtami

  • August 15 (Saturday): Independence Day

  • August 16 (Sunday): Dahi Handi

  • August 29 (Saturday): Amavasya

September 

  • September 7 (Monday): Hartalika Teej

  • September 10 (Thursday): Ganesh Chaturthi

  • September 19 (Saturday): Anant Chaturdashi

  • September 28 (Monday): Amavasya

October 

  • October 1 (Thursday): Sharad Navratri Begins

  • October 8 (Thursday): Durga Ashtami

  • October 9 (Friday): Maha Navami

  • October 10 (Saturday): Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)

  • October 16 (Friday): Karwa Chauth

  • October 19 (Monday): Ahoi Ashtami

  • October 28 (Wednesday): Amavasya

November 

  • November 1 (Sunday): Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)

  • November 2 (Monday): Govardhan Puja

  • November 3 (Tuesday): Bhai Dooj

  • November 7 (Saturday): Chhath Puja

  • November 14 (Saturday): Children’s Day

  • November 27 (Friday): Kartik Purnima / Dev Diwali

December

  • December 4 (Friday): Ekadashi

  • December 11 (Friday): Amavasya

  • December 25 (Friday): Christmas

  • December 30 (Wednesday): Dattatreya Jayanti

Important Disclaimer

Festival dates are based on widely followed Panchang calculations. Regional customs, sunrise timing, and local traditions may cause slight variations. For religious rituals, vrat, or Muhurat-based activities, personalised guidance is recommended.

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