Indian Festivals 2026 & 2027: Complete Calendar & Dates
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Experience the vibrancy of Indian festivals in 2026 as the nation comes alive with celebrations steeped in tradition and culture. From the joyous splashes of colour during Holi to the dazzling lights of Diwali, each festival offers a unique insight into India’s rich heritage.
Throughout the year, communities across the country unite to commemorate these festivals with enthusiasm and reverence. Whether it’s the exuberant dances of Navratri or the solemn prayers of Eid, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Join in the festivities and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and flavors of Indian culture. From the bustling bazaars to the serene temples, each festival provides a sensory experience like no other.
Discover the magic of Indian festivals in 2026 and create memories that will last a lifetime. Check out our festival guide for an overview of the most anticipated celebrations of the year!
Indian Festivals 2026: Here’s the list of important festivals of India
| Festivals | Dates |
|---|---|
| New Year | January 1, 2026 |
| Lohri | January 13, 2026 |
| Makar Sankranti Pongal | January 14, 2026 |
| Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti | January 15, 2026 |
| Magh Bihu | January 16, 2026 |
| Vasant Panchami Saraswati Puja | January 23, 2026 |
| Republic Day | January 26, 2026 |
| Mahashivratri | February 15, 2026 |
| Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti | February 19, 2026 |
| Holika Dahan | March 3, 2026 |
| Holi | March 4, 2026 |
| Chaitra Navratri Ugadi Gudi Padwa | March 19, 2026 |
| Cheti Chand | March 20, 2026 |
| Ram Navami | March 26, 2026 |
| Eid-ul-Fitr | March 30, 2026 |
| Mahavir Jayanti | March 31, 2026 |
| Hanuman Jayanti | April 2, 2026 |
| Baisakhi | April 14, 2026 |
| Akshaya Tritiya Parshuram Jayanti | April 19, 2026 |
| Buddha Purnima | May 1, 2026 |
| Maharana Pratap Jayanti | May 9, 2026 |
| Eid-ul-Adha | June 6, 2026 |
| Jagannath Rath Yatra | July 16, 2026 |
| Guru Purnima | July 29, 2026 |
| Hariyali Teej | August 15, 2026 |
| Independence Day | August 15, 2026 |
| Nag Panchami | August 17, 2026 |
| Onam | August 26, 2026 |
| Raksha Bandhan | August 28, 2026 |
| Krishna Janmashtami | September 4, 2026 |
| Ganesha Chaturthi Hartalika Teej | September 14, 2026 |
| Anant Chaturdashi Ganesha Visarjan | September 25, 2026 |
| Gandhi Jayanti | October 2, 2026 |
| Navratri Begins | October 11, 2026 |
| Durga Ashtami | October 19, 2026 |
| Dussehra Vijayadashami | October 20, 2026 |
| Karwa Chauth | October 29, 2026 |
| Dhanteras | November 6, 2026 |
| Narak Chaturdashi Choti Diwali | November 7, 2026 |
| Diwali Laxmi Puja | November 8, 2026 |
| Govardhan Puja | November 10, 2026 |
| Bhai Dooj | November 11, 2026 |
| Chhath Puja | November 15, 2026 |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti | November 24, 2026 |
| Shortest Day of the year | December 21, 2026 |
| Christmas | December 25, 2026 |
Hindu festivals 2027
Planning ahead? These are the main Hindu festivals in 2027. Dates are for New Delhi, from Drik Panchang; a festival can fall a day earlier or later in other cities.
| Festival | Date |
|---|---|
| Makar Sankranti | January 15, 2027 |
| Vasant Panchami | February 11, 2027 |
| Maha Shivaratri | March 6, 2027 |
| Holika Dahan | March 21, 2027 |
| Holi | March 22, 2027 |
| Chaitra Navratri | April 7, 2027 |
| Ram Navami | April 15, 2027 |
| Hanuman Janmotsav | April 20, 2027 |
| Akshaya Tritiya | May 9, 2027 |
| Buddha Purnima | May 20, 2027 |
| Ganga Dussehra | June 13, 2027 |
| Nirjala Ekadashi | June 14, 2027 |
| Jagannath Rath Yatra | July 5, 2027 |
| Guru Purnima | July 18, 2027 |
| Hariyali Teej | August 4, 2027 |
| Nag Panchami | August 6, 2027 |
| Raksha Bandhan | August 17, 2027 |
| Janmashtami | August 25, 2027 |
| Hartalika Teej | September 3, 2027 |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | September 4, 2027 |
| Radha Ashtami | September 8, 2027 |
| Anant Chaturdashi | September 14, 2027 |
| Sharad Navratri | September 30, 2027 |
| Durga Ashtami | October 7, 2027 |
| Maha Navami | October 8, 2027 |
| Dussehra | October 9, 2027 |
| Sharad Purnima | October 14, 2027 |
| Karwa Chauth | October 18, 2027 |
| Ahoi Ashtami | October 22, 2027 |
| Dhanteras | October 27, 2027 |
| Diwali | October 29, 2027 |
| Govardhan Puja | October 30, 2027 |
| Bhai Dooj | October 31, 2027 |
| Chhath Puja | November 4, 2027 |
| Dev Uthani Ekadashi | November 10, 2027 |
| Tulsi Vivah | November 11, 2027 |
| Kartik Purnima | November 14, 2027 |
| Vivah Panchami | December 3, 2027 |
| Gita Jayanti | December 9, 2027 |
| Dattatreya Jayanti | December 13, 2027 |
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