01January
Lohri
Harvest festival celebrated with bonfires and community gatherings.
▣ 13 Jan 2026Tuesday›
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02January
Makar Sankranti
Major harvest festival marking the Sun's transition into Makara.
▣ 14 Jan 2026Wednesday›
03January
Pongal
Tamil harvest festival celebrated with gratitude for a prosperous season.
▣ 14 Jan 2026Wednesday›
04January
Vasant Panchami
Spring festival associated with Goddess Saraswati and learning.
▣ 23 Jan 2026Friday›
05February
Guru Ravidas Jayanti
Commemoration of Guru Ravidas and his teachings of equality and devotion.
▣ 01 Feb 2026Sunday›
06February
Maha Shivaratri
Major festival dedicated to Lord Shiva and observed with devotion and fasting.
▣ 15 Feb 2026Sunday›
07March
Holika Dahan
Bonfire observance held on the evening before Holi.
▣ 03 Mar 2026Tuesday›
08March
Holi
Festival of colors celebrating joy, spring and the victory of good over evil.
▣ 04 Mar 2026Wednesday›
09March
Ugadi
Traditional New Year celebration observed in parts of South India.
▣ 19 Mar 2026Thursday›
10March
Gudi Padwa
Maharashtrian New Year festival welcoming a fresh beginning.
▣ 19 Mar 2026Thursday›
11March
Eid-ul-Fitr
Festival marking the end of Ramadan; local date may depend on moon sighting.
▣ 21 Mar 2026Saturday›
12March
Ram Navami
Festival celebrating the birth of Lord Rama.
▣ 26 Mar 2026Thursday›
13March
Mahavir Jayanti
Important Jain festival commemorating the birth of Lord Mahavir.
▣ 31 Mar 2026Tuesday›
14April
Good Friday
Christian observance commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
▣ 03 Apr 2026Friday›
15April
Vaisakhi
Harvest and Sikh festival celebrated widely in Punjab and beyond.
▣ 14 Apr 2026Tuesday›
16April
Bohag Bihu
Assamese New Year and spring harvest celebration.
▣ 15 Apr 2026Wednesday›
17May
Buddha Purnima
Festival commemorating the birth and enlightenment traditions of Gautama Buddha.
▣ 01 May 2026Friday›
18May
Eid-ul-Adha
Major Islamic festival of sacrifice; local date may depend on moon sighting.
▣ 28 May 2026Thursday›
19June
Muharram
Important Islamic observance marking the beginning period of the Hijri year.
▣ 26 Jun 2026Friday›
20July
Rath Yatra
Chariot festival associated with Lord Jagannath and celebrated prominently in Puri.
▣ 16 Jul 2026Thursday›
21July
Guru Purnima
Day dedicated to honoring spiritual and academic teachers.
▣ 29 Jul 2026Wednesday›
22August
Independence Day
National celebration marking India's independence.
▣ 15 Aug 2026Saturday›
23August
Onam
Major Kerala harvest festival celebrated with cultural traditions and festivities.
▣ 26 Aug 2026Wednesday›
24August
Milad-un-Nabi
Islamic observance of the Prophet's birthday; local date may vary.
▣ 26 Aug 2026Wednesday›
25August
Raksha Bandhan
Festival celebrating the bond of love and protection between siblings.
▣ 28 Aug 2026Friday›
26September
Janmashtami
Festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.
▣ 04 Sep 2026Friday›
27September
Ganesh Chaturthi
Festival celebrating Lord Ganesha with prayers and community festivities.
▣ 14 Sep 2026Monday›
28October
Gandhi Jayanti
National observance marking the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.
▣ 02 Oct 2026Friday›
29October
Sharad Navratri
Nine-night festival dedicated to Goddess Durga and her forms.
▣ 11 Oct 2026Sunday›
30October
Durga Puja
Major celebration honoring Goddess Durga, especially across eastern India.
▣ 17 Oct 2026Saturday›
31October
Dussehra
Festival symbolizing the victory of good over evil.
▣ 20 Oct 2026Tuesday›
32October
Karwa Chauth
Traditional fasting festival observed by married couples in many regions.
▣ 29 Oct 2026Thursday›
33November
Naraka Chaturdashi
Festival observed as Choti Diwali in many parts of India.
▣ 08 Nov 2026Sunday›
34November
Diwali
Festival of lights celebrated with diyas, decorations and family gatherings.
▣ 08 Nov 2026Sunday›
35November
Govardhan Puja
Festival honoring Lord Krishna and the Govardhan tradition.
▣ 09 Nov 2026Monday›
36November
Bhai Dooj
Festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters.
▣ 11 Nov 2026Wednesday›
37November
Chhath Puja
Sun worship festival observed with devotion, especially in Bihar and eastern India.
▣ 15 Nov 2026Sunday›
38November
Guru Nanak Jayanti
Festival commemorating the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
▣ 24 Nov 2026Tuesday›
39December
Christmas
Festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
▣ 25 Dec 2026Friday›
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