This page lists major Hindu festival dates in India for 2026, including Diwali, Holi, Navratri, Durga Puja, Janmashtami, Maha Shivratri, Ekadashi, Purnima and Amavasya. Dates are based on Panchang calendar calculations and may vary by city, sunrise time, moon phase, tithi boundary and regional tradition.
Quick Festival Calendar 2026
| Festival | 2026 Date | Day | Panchang Basis | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makar Sankranti | 14 Jan 2026 | Wednesday | Krishna Ekadashi | Sun enters Capricorn / Uttarayan begins |
| Navratri (begins) | 19 Jan 2026 | Monday | Shukla Pratipada | Shailputri Puja |
| Maha Shivratri | 15 Feb 2026 | Sunday | Krishna Trayodashi | Most sacred Shivratri of the year |
| Holika Dahan | 3 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Shukla Purnima | Bonfire ritual marking victory of good over evil — Holi eve |
| Holi | 4 Mar 2026 | Wednesday | Krishna Pratipada | Festival of Colors (Dhulandi) - day after Holika Dahan |
| Chhath Puja | 24 Mar 2026 | Tuesday | Shukla Shashthi | Yamuna Chhath - Chaitra Shukla Shashthi |
| Ram Navami | 26 Mar 2026 | Thursday | Shukla Ashtami | Birth of Lord Rama |
| Hanuman Jayanti | 2 Apr 2026 | Thursday | Shukla Purnima | Birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman — Chaitra Purnima |
| Akshaya Tritiya | 19 Apr 2026 | Sunday | Shukla Dwitiya | Akha Teej |
| Raksha Bandhan | 28 Aug 2026 | Friday | Shukla Purnima | Festival of the sibling bond — tying of the sacred thread (rakhi) |
| Janmashtami | 4 Sep 2026 | Friday | Krishna Ashtami | Birth of Lord Krishna |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | 14 Sep 2026 | Monday | Shukla Tritiya | 10-day Ganesh festival begins; Chaturthi overlaps Madhyahna |
| Durga Puja | 18 Oct 2026 | Sunday | Shukla Saptami | Maha Saptami — Durga Puja Day 1 |
| Dussehra | 20 Oct 2026 | Tuesday | Shukla Navami | Vijayadashami — victory of Rama over Ravana; Durga Puja immersion |
| Diwali | 8 Nov 2026 | Sunday | Krishna Chaturdashi | Diwali Day 3 — Lakshmi Puja; main festival night — lamps lit after 04:55 PM |
| Govardhan Puja | 10 Nov 2026 | Tuesday | Shukla Pratipada | Diwali Day 4 — Annakut; worship of Govardhan Hill and Lord Krishna |
| Bhai Dooj | 11 Nov 2026 | Wednesday | Shukla Dwitiya | Diwali Day 5 — Bhai Tika; celebration of the sibling bond |
Important: Hindu festival dates can vary by location, sunrise time, tithi start/end time, moon visibility, regional tradition and calendar system. For India-wide planning, this page gives a general reference. For city-specific Panchang results, use the DevDarsha Panchang tool.
Major Hindu Festivals 2026 — Details
Makar Sankranti 2026 — 14 Jan 2026
Makar Sankranti is observed on Krishna Ekadashi. Sun enters Capricorn / Uttarayan begins DevDarsha calculates this date using Panchang-based calendar data, so it may vary slightly by city and regional tradition.
Navratri (begins) 2026 — 19 Jan 2026
Navratri (begins) is observed on Shukla Pratipada. Shailputri Puja DevDarsha calculates this date using Panchang-based calendar data, so it may vary slightly by city and regional tradition.
Maha Shivratri 2026 — 15 Feb 2026
Maha Shivratri is observed on Krishna Trayodashi. Most sacred Shivratri of the year DevDarsha calculates this date using Panchang-based calendar data, so it may vary slightly by city and regional tradition.
Holika Dahan 2026 — 3 Mar 2026
Holika Dahan is observed on Shukla Purnima. Bonfire ritual marking victory of good over evil — Holi eve DevDarsha calculates this date using Panchang-based calendar data, so it may vary slightly by city and regional tradition.
Holi 2026 — 4 Mar 2026
Holi is observed on Krishna Pratipada. Festival of Colors (Dhulandi) - day after Holika Dahan DevDarsha calculates this date using Panchang-based calendar data, so it may vary slightly by city and regional tradition.
Chhath Puja 2026 — 24 Mar 2026
Chhath Puja is observed on Shukla Shashthi. Yamuna Chhath - Chaitra Shukla Shashthi DevDarsha calculates this date using Panchang-based calendar data, so it may vary slightly by city and regional tradition.
Ram Navami 2026 — 26 Mar 2026
Ram Navami is observed on Shukla Ashtami. Birth of Lord Rama DevDarsha calculates this date using Panchang-based calendar data, so it may vary slightly by city and regional tradition.
Hanuman Jayanti 2026 — 2 Apr 2026
Hanuman Jayanti is observed on Shukla Purnima. Birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman — Chaitra Purnima DevDarsha calculates this date using Panchang-based calendar data, so it may vary slightly by city and regional tradition.
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 — 19 Apr 2026
Akshaya Tritiya is observed on Shukla Dwitiya. Akha Teej DevDarsha calculates this date using Panchang-based calendar data, so it may vary slightly by city and regional tradition.
Raksha Bandhan 2026 — 28 Aug 2026
Raksha Bandhan is observed on Shukla Purnima. Festival of the sibling bond — tying of the sacred thread (rakhi) DevDarsha calculates this date using Panchang-based calendar data, so it may vary slightly by city and regional tradition.
Janmashtami 2026 — 4 Sep 2026
Janmashtami is observed on Krishna Ashtami. Birth of Lord Krishna DevDarsha calculates this date using Panchang-based calendar data, so it may vary slightly by city and regional tradition.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 — 14 Sep 2026
Ganesh Chaturthi is observed on Shukla Tritiya. 10-day Ganesh festival begins; Chaturthi overlaps Madhyahna DevDarsha calculates this date using Panchang-based calendar data, so it may vary slightly by city and regional tradition.
Durga Puja 2026 — 18 Oct 2026
Durga Puja is observed on Shukla Saptami. Maha Saptami — Durga Puja Day 1 DevDarsha calculates this date using Panchang-based calendar data, so it may vary slightly by city and regional tradition.
Dussehra 2026 — 20 Oct 2026
Dussehra is observed on Shukla Navami. Vijayadashami — victory of Rama over Ravana; Durga Puja immersion DevDarsha calculates this date using Panchang-based calendar data, so it may vary slightly by city and regional tradition.
Diwali 2026 — 8 Nov 2026
Diwali is observed on Krishna Chaturdashi. Diwali Day 3 — Lakshmi Puja; main festival night — lamps lit after 04:55 PM DevDarsha calculates this date using Panchang-based calendar data, so it may vary slightly by city and regional tradition.
Govardhan Puja 2026 — 10 Nov 2026
Govardhan Puja is observed on Shukla Pratipada. Diwali Day 4 — Annakut; worship of Govardhan Hill and Lord Krishna DevDarsha calculates this date using Panchang-based calendar data, so it may vary slightly by city and regional tradition.
Bhai Dooj 2026 — 11 Nov 2026
Bhai Dooj is observed on Shukla Dwitiya. Diwali Day 5 — Bhai Tika; celebration of the sibling bond DevDarsha calculates this date using Panchang-based calendar data, so it may vary slightly by city and regional tradition.
Monthly Hindu Festival Calendar 2026
Hindu Festivals in January 2026
- Makar Sankranti — 14 Jan 2026
- Navratri (begins) — 19 Jan 2026
Hindu Festivals in February 2026
- Maha Shivratri — 15 Feb 2026
Hindu Festivals in March 2026
- Holika Dahan — 3 Mar 2026
- Holi — 4 Mar 2026
- Chhath Puja — 24 Mar 2026
- Ram Navami — 26 Mar 2026
Hindu Festivals in April 2026
- Hanuman Jayanti — 2 Apr 2026
- Akshaya Tritiya — 19 Apr 2026
Hindu Festivals in August 2026
- Raksha Bandhan — 28 Aug 2026
Hindu Festivals in September 2026
- Janmashtami — 4 Sep 2026
- Ganesh Chaturthi — 14 Sep 2026
Hindu Festivals in October 2026
- Durga Puja — 18 Oct 2026
- Dussehra — 20 Oct 2026
Hindu Festivals in November 2026
- Diwali — 8 Nov 2026
- Govardhan Puja — 10 Nov 2026
- Bhai Dooj — 11 Nov 2026
Ekadashi Dates 2026
| Lunar Month | Name | Paksha | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Sat Tila Ekadashi | Krishna | 14 Jan 2026 |
| — | Jaya Ekadashi | Shukla | 29 Jan 2026 |
Purnima Dates 2026
| Lunar Month | Paksha | Date |
|---|---|---|
| — | Shukla | 3 Jan 2026 |
Amavasya Dates 2026
| Lunar Month | Paksha | Date |
|---|---|---|
| — | Krishna | 18 Jan 2026 |
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
India Hindu Festival Dates 2026 — FAQ
What is the date of Diwali in 2026?
According to DevDarsha’s Panchang calculations, Diwali 2026 (Lakshmi Puja, Kartik Amavasya) falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The exact observance can shift by region depending on when Amavasya tithi is active at sunset/sunrise locally.
What is the date of Holi in 2026?
Per DevDarsha’s Panchang calculations, Holi 2026 (Phalguna Purnima) falls on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, with Holika Dahan on the preceding evening. Dates may vary slightly by region.
Why do Hindu festival dates change every year?
Most Hindu festivals follow the lunar (Panchang) calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year. Festivals are tied to a specific tithi (lunar day) within a lunar month, so their Gregorian date shifts each year and is periodically corrected by an extra month (Adhik Maas).
Why do festival dates vary by city?
A tithi begins and ends at a precise moment, but that moment maps to a different clock time in each city. The observance date is usually the day the relevant tithi is active at local sunrise — so a festival can fall on different Gregorian days in, say, Kolkata versus Mumbai. For city-specific results use the DevDarsha Panchang tool.
Are these dates based on Panchang?
Yes. Every date on this page is computed by the DevDarsha Panchang engine from tithi, paksha and lunar-month data — not copied from other calendars. This page is an India-wide reference; for an exact local result, check the Panchang for your city.
What is the difference between Amavasya and Purnima?
Amavasya is the new moon — the last tithi of the waning (Krishna) fortnight. Purnima is the full moon — the last tithi of the waxing (Shukla) fortnight. Diwali falls on a Kartik Amavasya; Holi and many other festivals fall on a Purnima.
What is Ekadashi?
Ekadashi is the 11th tithi of each lunar fortnight, so it occurs twice a month — once in Shukla Paksha and once in Krishna Paksha. It is traditionally observed as a fasting day for Vishnu, and each Ekadashi has its own name (Papankusha, Indira, Devutthana, Utpanna and so on). See the Ekadashi 2026 table above for the full list.
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