Hindu Festivals 2026
Explore the rich traditions of Hindu festivals. Know the dates, significance, and associated rituals for major celebrations.
Makar Sankranti
मकर संक्रांति
Sun enters Capricorn (Makara). Harvest festival.
Lohri
लोहड़ी
Republic Day
गणतंत्र दिवस
Basant Panchami
बसंत पंचमी
Festival of spring. Saraswati Puja.
Maha Shivaratri
महाशिवरात्रि
Great Night of Lord Shiva. Night-long worship.
Holika Dahan
होलिका दहन
Bonfire night before Holi.
Holi
होली
Festival of colors celebrating spring.
Chaitra Navratri Begins
चैत्र नवरात्रि आरंभ
Nine nights of Goddess Durga worship.
Gudi Padwa / Ugadi
गुड़ी पड़वा / उगादी
Hindu New Year (Vikram Samvat 2083).
Ram Navami
राम नवमी
Birthday of Lord Rama.
Hanuman Jayanti
हनुमान जयंती
Birthday of Lord Hanuman.
Akshaya Tritiya
अक्षय तृतीया
Extremely auspicious day for new beginnings.
Buddha Purnima
बुद्ध पूर्णिमा
Vat Savitri Vrat
वट सावित्री व्रत
Nirjala Ekadashi
निर्जला एकादशी
Most strict Ekadashi — no food or water.
Guru Purnima
गुरु पूर्णिमा
Honoring spiritual teachers (Guru).
Devshayani Ekadashi
देवशयनी एकादशी
Beginning of Chaturmas — Lord Vishnu sleeps.
Hariyali Teej
हरियाली तीज
Nag Panchami
नाग पंचमी
Raksha Bandhan
रक्षा बंधन
Brother-sister festival.
Independence Day
स्वतंत्रता दिवस
Krishna Janmashtami
कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी
Birthday of Lord Krishna.
Ganesh Chaturthi
गणेश चतुर्थी
10-day festival of Lord Ganesha.
Sharad Navratri Begins
शरद नवरात्रि आरंभ
Nine nights of Goddess Durga worship (main).
Durga Ashtami
दुर्गा अष्टमी
Maha Navami
महा नवमी
Dussehra / Vijayadashami
दशहरा / विजयादशमी
Victory of good over evil. Ravana Dahan.
Karwa Chauth
करवा चौथ
Women fast for husband's longevity.
Dhanteras
धनतेरस
Purchase gold/silver. Start of Diwali festivities.
Narak Chaturdashi
नरक चतुर्दशी
Diwali
दिवाली
Festival of lights. Lakshmi Puja.
Govardhan Puja
गोवर्धन पूजा
Bhai Dooj
भाई दूज
Chhath Puja
छठ पूजा
Sun worship festival (Bihar, Jharkhand, UP).
Dev Prabodhini Ekadashi
देव प्रबोधिनी एकादशी
Lord Vishnu awakens. End of Chaturmas.
Gita Jayanti
गीता जयंती
Anniversary of Bhagavad Gita sermon.