Festivals 2026 dates
Major festivals resolved from rules, such as Diwali and Navaratri.
Next: Sharad Navaratri begins (Shukla) on Sun 11 Oct 2026
| Date | Observance |
|---|---|
| Makar Sankranti | |
| Vasant Panchami (Shukla) | |
| Maha Shivaratri (Krishna) | |
| Holika Dahan (Shukla) | |
| Holi (Shukla) | |
| Ugadi / Gudi Padwa (Shukla) | |
| Rama Navami (Shukla) | |
| Hanuman Jayanti (Shukla) | |
| Akshaya Tritiya (Shukla) | |
| Guru Purnima (Shukla) | |
| Raksha Bandhan (Shukla) | |
| Krishna Janmashtami | |
| Ganesh Chaturthi (Shukla) | |
| Sharad Navaratri begins (Shukla) | |
| Vijayadashami (Shukla) | |
| Karva Chauth (Krishna) | |
| Dhanteras (Krishna) | |
| Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) (Krishna) | |
| Govardhan Puja (Shukla) | |
| Bhai Dooj (Shukla) |
Why your date may differ
These dates are calculated for Delhi (India Standard Time). An observance follows the Moon, so in another city it can fall on the day before or after. Open your city for its own dates. The calculations are experimental and still being checked against published almanacs.
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