Indian Festive Calendar 2026

Celebrate togetherness all year. Our 2026 festival guide helps you plan moments that bring joy to your home and heart.

January 2026

Thursday, January 1, 2026 – New Year: Beginning of the Gregorian calendar year, celebrated worldwide with joy and new resolutions.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 – Lohri: Punjabi harvest festival celebrated with bonfires, traditional songs, and festive foods.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 – Pongal, Uttarayan, Makar Sankranti: Harvest festivals marking the sun’s transition into Capricorn, celebrated across India with regional variations.
Friday, January 23, 2026 – Basant Panchami, Saraswati Puja, Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti: Festival dedicated to Goddess Saraswati marking the arrival of spring and honoring the freedom fighter.
Monday, January 26, 2026 – Republic Day: National holiday celebrating the adoption of India’s Constitution in 1950.

February 2026

Sunday, February 15, 2026 – Mahashivratri: Sacred night dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with fasting, prayers, and night-long vigils.

March 2026

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 – Holika Dahan: Bonfire ritual on the eve of Holi symbolizing the victory of good over evil.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 – Holi: Festival of colors celebrating spring, love, and the triumph of good over evil with vibrant colors and joy.
Thursday, March 19, 2026 – Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa: New Year celebrations for Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra, marking the beginning of Chaitra Navratri.
Friday, March 20, 2026 – Cheti Chand: Sindhi New Year celebrating the birth of Ishtadeva Uderolal, the patron saint of Sindhis.
Thursday, March 26, 2026 – Ram Navami: Birthday of Lord Rama, celebrated with prayers, bhajans, and readings from the Ramayana.
Friday, March 27, 2026 – Chaitra Navratri Parana: Conclusion of the nine-day Chaitra Navratri fast with prayers and festive meals.

April 2026

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – Bank’s Holiday: Annual closing of banks for financial year-end accounting and reconciliation.
Thursday, April 2, 2026 – Hanuman Jayanti: Birthday of Lord Hanuman, celebrated with prayers, fasting, and recitation of Hanuman Chalisa.
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – Baisakhi, Ambedkar Jayanti: Punjabi harvest festival and birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, architect of the Indian Constitution.
Sunday, April 19, 2026 – Akshaya Tritiya: Auspicious day considered ideal for new beginnings, investments, and purchasing gold.

July 2026

Thursday, July 16, 2026 – Jagannath Rath Yatra: Grand chariot festival of Lord Jagannath in Puri, Odisha, attracting millions of devotees.
Saturday, July 25, 2026 – Ashadhi Ekadashi: Important Vaishnava festival marking the culmination of the Pandharpur pilgrimage in Maharashtra.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 – Guru Purnima: Day dedicated to honoring spiritual and academic teachers, celebrated by expressing gratitude to gurus.

August 2026

Saturday, August 15, 2026 – Hariyali Teej, Independence Day: Festival celebrating monsoon and marital bliss, coinciding with India’s Independence Day celebrations.
Monday, August 17, 2026 – Nag Panchami: Traditional worship of serpent deities for protection and blessings.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 – Onam/Thiruvonam: Kerala’s harvest festival celebrating King Mahabali’s annual visit with elaborate feasts and festivities.
Friday, August 28, 2026 – Raksha Bandhan: Festival celebrating the sacred bond between brothers and sisters with rakhi tying and gift exchange.
Monday, August 31, 2026 – Kajari Teej: Festival celebrated by married women for the well-being of their husbands and family.

September 2026

Friday, September 4, 2026 – Janmashtami: Birthday of Lord Krishna, celebrated with fasting, prayers, dahi handi, and midnight celebrations.
Monday, September 14, 2026 – Ganesh Chaturthi, Hartalika Teej: Birthday of Lord Ganesha celebrated with grand festivities and women’s fasting ritual for marital bliss.
Friday, September 25, 2026 – Anant Chaturdashi: Final day of Ganesh Chaturthi marked by the immersion of Ganesha idols in water bodies.

October 2026

Friday, October 2, 2026 – Gandhi Jayanti: Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation, observed as a national holiday.
Sunday, October 11, 2026 – Sharad Navratri: Beginning of nine nights dedicated to Goddess Durga with fasting, prayers, and garba celebrations.
Monday, October 19, 2026 – Durga Maha Navami Puja, Durga Puja Ashtami: Eighth and ninth days of Navratri with grand Durga Puja celebrations, especially in Bengal.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 – Dussehra, Sharad Navratri Parana: Victory of Lord Rama over Ravana, marking the triumph of good over evil with Ramlila and effigy burning.
Thursday, October 29, 2026 – Karva Chauth: Married women fast from sunrise to moonrise for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.

November 2026

Friday, November 6, 2026 – Dhanteras: First day of Diwali celebrations, considered auspicious for purchasing gold, silver, and new items.
Sunday, November 8, 2026 – Diwali, Narak Chaturdashi: Festival of lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness with diyas, fireworks, and sweets.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026 – Govardhan Puja: Day after Diwali commemorating Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan mountain to protect villagers.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 – Bhai Dooj: Festival celebrating the brother-sister bond with tilak ceremony and gift exchange.
Saturday, November 14, 2026 – Children’s Day: Birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, celebrated to honor children and their rights.
Sunday, November 15, 2026 – Chhath Puja: Ancient Vedic festival dedicated to the Sun God, celebrated with rigorous fasting and river rituals.

December 2026

Friday, December 25, 2026 – Merry Christmas: Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ with prayers, carols, and festive gatherings.

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Plan Your Celebrations in Advance

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Note: All dates are based on the traditional Panchang calendar. Some festival dates may vary by 1-2 days depending on regional traditions and moon sighting.