Indian Festivals in 2026, Complete Calendar for All States & Religions
Every major festival in India in 2026, across all religions and regions, with dates, days, and the months they fall in. Updated for 2026. (Looking for 2025 festival dates? Most are past, this page has the current calendar.)
Indian Festival Calendar 2026, Month by Month
January 2026
| Date | Day | Festival | Religion / Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan | Wednesday | Makar Sankranti | Hindu, Pan India |
| 14 Jan | Wednesday | Pongal (Thai Pongal) | Hindu, Tamil Nadu |
| 14 Jan | Wednesday | Magh Bihu | Hindu, Assam |
| 23 Jan | Friday | Vasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja) | Hindu, Pan India |
| 26 Jan | Monday | Republic Day | National Holiday |
February 2026
| Date | Day | Festival | Religion / Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb | Sunday | Thaipusam | Hindu, Tamil Nadu, Kerala |
| 15 Feb | Sunday | Maha Shivaratri | Hindu, Pan India |
March 2026
| Date | Day | Festival | Religion / Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mar | Tuesday | Holika Dahan | Hindu, Pan India |
| 4 Mar | Wednesday | Holi (Dhulandi / Dol Jatra) | Hindu, Pan India |
| 13 Mar | Friday | Chapchar Kut | Regional, Mizoram |
| 17 Mar | Tuesday | Shab-e-Qadr | Muslim, J&K |
| 19 Mar | Thursday | Ugadi | Hindu, AP, Telangana, Karnataka |
| 19 Mar | Thursday | Gudi Padwa | Hindu, Maharashtra, Goa |
| 19 Mar | Thursday | Chaitra Navratri begins | Hindu, Pan India |
| 19 Mar | Thursday | Cheti Chand | Sindhi, Pan India |
| 20 Mar | Friday | Jumat-ul-Vida / Eid ul Fitr (regional) | Muslim, Kerala, J&K |
| 21 Mar | Saturday | Eid-ul-Fitr (Ramzan Id)* | Muslim, Pan India |
| 23 Mar | Monday | Shaheed Diwas (observance) | National |
| 26 Mar | Thursday | Ram Navami | Hindu, Pan India |
| 31 Mar | Tuesday | Mahavir Jayanti | Jain, Pan India |
Eid-ul-Fitr date subject to moon sighting.
April 2026
| Date | Day | Festival | Religion / Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Apr | Thursday | Hanuman Jayanti | Hindu, Pan India |
| 3 Apr | Friday | Good Friday | Christian, Pan India |
| 5 Apr | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Christian, Pan India |
| 10 Apr | Friday | Hindi New Year | Hindu, Hindi-belt states |
| 14 Apr | Tuesday | Vaisakhi / Baisakhi | Sikh/Hindu, Punjab, Haryana |
| 14 Apr | Tuesday | Tamil New Year (Puthandu) | Hindu, Tamil Nadu |
| 14 Apr | Tuesday | Vishu | Hindu, Kerala |
| 14 Apr | Tuesday | Ambedkar Jayanti | National Observance |
| 14 Apr | Tuesday | Bihu (Rongali Bihu) | Regional, Assam |
| 15 Apr | Wednesday | Bengali New Year (Pohela Boishakh) | Regional, West Bengal |
| 19 Apr | Sunday | Akshaya Tritiya | Hindu, Pan India |
May 2026
| Date | Day | Festival | Religion / Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Friday | May Day (Labour Day) | National Observance |
| 9 May | Saturday | Buddha Purnima (Vesak) | Buddhist, Pan India |
| 16 May | Saturday | Savitri Pooja | Hindu, select states |
| 27 May | Wednesday | Bakrid / Eid al-Adha* | Muslim, Pan India |
Eid al-Adha is the date subject to moon sighting.
June 2026
| Date | Day | Festival | Religion / Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun | Friday | Rath Yatra (approx.) | Hindu, Odisha, Pan India |
| 29 Jun | Monday | Guru Hargobind Jayanti | Sikh |
July 2026
| Date | Day | Festival | Religion / Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jul | Thursday | Jagannath Rath Yatra | Hindu, Odisha, Pan India |
| 25 Jul | Saturday | Ashadhi Ekadashi | Hindu, Maharashtra |
| 29 Jul | Wednesday | Guru Purnima | Hindu/Buddhist, Pan India |
August 2026
| Date | Day | Festival | Religion / Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug | Saturday | Independence Day | National Holiday |
| 15 Aug | Saturday | Hariyali Teej | Hindu, Rajasthan, UP, Bihar |
| 17 Aug | Monday | Nag Panchami | Hindu, Pan India |
| 26 Aug | Wednesday | Onam (Thiruvonam) | Hindu, Kerala |
| 28 Aug | Friday | Raksha Bandhan | Hindu, Pan India |
| 31 Aug | Monday | Kajari Teej | Hindu, UP, MP, Rajasthan |
September 2026
| Date | Day | Festival | Religion / Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep | Friday | Janmashtami | Hindu, Pan India |
| 14 Sep | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Hindu, Maharashtra, Pan India |
| 17 Sep | Thursday | Vishwakarma Puja | Hindu, Pan India (industry/factory) |
| 25 Sep | Friday | Anant Chaturdashi | Hindu, Pan India |
October 2026
| Date | Day | Festival | Religion / Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Oct | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti | National Holiday |
| 10 Oct | Saturday | Mahalaya (Pitru Amavasya) | Hindu, West Bengal, Pan India |
| 11 Oct | Sunday | Sharad Navratri begins | Hindu, Pan India |
| 17 Oct | Saturday | Maha Saptami | Hindu, West Bengal |
| 18 Oct | Sunday | Durga Puja Ashtami | Hindu, West Bengal, Pan India |
| 19 Oct | Monday | Maha Navami | Hindu, Pan India |
| 20 Oct | Tuesday | Dussehra (Vijayadashami) | Hindu, Pan India |
| 25 Oct | Sunday | Sharad Purnima | Hindu, Pan India |
| 29 Oct | Thursday | Karva Chauth | Hindu, North India |
| 31 Oct | Saturday | Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti | Hindu, Pan India |
November 2026
| Date | Day | Festival | Religion / Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov | Friday | Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) | Hindu, Pan India |
| 7 Nov | Saturday | Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) | Hindu, Pan India |
| 8 Nov | Sunday | Diwali (Deepavali / Lakshmi Puja) | Hindu, Pan India |
| 9 Nov | Monday | Govardhan Puja (Annakut) | Hindu, Pan India |
| 11 Nov | Wednesday | Bhai Dooj | Hindu, Pan India |
| 15 Nov | Sunday | Chhath Puja (Saptami Arghya) | Hindu, Bihar, UP, Jharkhand |
| 24 Nov | Tuesday | Kartik Purnima / Guru Nanak Jayanti | Hindu/Sikh, Pan India |
December 2026
| Date | Day | Festival | Religion / Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec | Wednesday | Dhanu Sankranti | Hindu, Odisha, Kerala |
| 20 Dec | Sunday | Geeta Jayanti | Hindu, Pan India |
| 25 Dec | Friday | Christmas Day | Christian, Pan India |
Major Festivals of India 2026, At a Glance
Makar Sankranti / Pongal (14 January): marks the commencement of northward journey of the sun and the harvest season. This festival is celebrated as Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Magh Bihu in Assam, symbolizing the celebration of new beginnings, flying kites and preparing Pongal, a sweet dish in earthen pots. The "Great Night of Shiva", marked by fasting, vigils, temple prayers and milk and bael leaves offered to the Shiva Linga is observed on this day (15 February). The day of fasting is one of the most celebrated in all the Hindu communities. Holi (4 March): Festival of colours and spring in India. The colour celebration on 4th March is preceded by Holika Dahan (the bonfire ritual) held the previous night, on 3rd March. The gulal, water and food are given to celebrate it in most states of India. Eid-ul-Fitr (approx. 21 March): It is the celebration of the end of the month of Ramadan, which is marked by prayers, community gathering, feasting and the exchange of gifts and sweets called ‘Eidi’. May be up to 1 day earlier or later depending on the region and moon sighting. Vishu (Kerala), Bihu (Assam) and Tamil New Year (also celebrated as Sikh New Year / harvest festival of Punjab) are celebrated on 14th April. An important day in 4 traditions. Janmashtami (4 September): Lord Krishna birthday. Celebrated at midnight prayers, fasting, Dahi Handi games and devotional songs. Big parties in Mathura, Vrindavan and Dwarka. Dussehra / Vijayadashami (20 October): Festival of Lord Ram over Ravana, which is celebrated by performing Ramliyas and burning Ravana effigy-towers all over India. It is also the end of the Sharad Navratri. Diwali / Deepavali (8 November): The biggest festival day of Indian consumers. The 5-day festival (Dhanteras, Choti Diwali, Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj) witnesses the maximum expenditure on gold, gadgets, dresses and accessories, home decoration and gifts. On Guru Nanak Jayanti / Kartik Purnima (24 November), the birth anniversary of Sikhism's founder Guru Nanak Dev Ji was celebrated with prayers, langar (free community kitchen) and gurudwara ceremonies throughout Punjab and the nation. Christmas Day (25 December): Celebration in India marked by church activities and family reunions and festive events, especially in Northeast India, urban places and Goa and Kerala.
Festival Financial Planning Calendar 2026
Plan your borrowing and credit-check timing around India's major festival clusters.
| Festival Cluster | Month | Financial Action to Take | When to Act By |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holi | March | Check CIBIL score; plan festive travel loan if needed | By last week of February |
| Eid-ul-Fitr | March | Festival spending / gifting loan check | By March 14 (before bank closures cluster) |
| Akshaya Tritiya | April 19 | Gold loan / personal loan for gold purchase | By April 15 |
| Raksha Bandhan | August 28 | Gifting / travel loan check | By August 20 |
| Dussehra | October 20 | Loan for festive purchase, vehicle | By October 10 |
| Diwali / Dhanteras | November 6–8 | Personal loan for home décor, gold, gifting | By October 25 (before Navratri-Diwali rush) |
Bank branches experience high footfall in the 10 days before major festivals. Applying online through CreditMitra avoids branch queues entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions on Indian Festivals 2026
Q: What is the next festival in India?
A: The Coming Next widget above displays the 3 most "coming soon" festivals from today's date. For the full list, see the month-by-month calendar above.
Q: When is Diwali in 2026?
A: Diwali is celebrated on Sunday 8 November 2026. Dhanteras falls on 6 November and cluster comes to an end with Bhai Dooj on 11 November.
Q: When is Eid-ul-Fitr in 2026?
A: The date of Eid-ul-Fitr is anticipated to be around 21 March 2026 based on the moon sighting. In some areas it could be on 20 March.
Q: Is Holi a national holiday in India?
A: No, Holi is not a National holiday, it is a gazetted holiday in most of the states of India. There are only three national holidays in India: Republic Day (26 Jan), Independence Day (15 Aug), and Gandhi Jayanti (2 Oct).
Q: How many National Holidays will be there in India in 2026?
A: Three festivals are observed: Republic Day (26 January), Independence Day (15 August) and Gandhi Jayanti (2 October).
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