Month-by-month · Hindu & Sikh
Festival Calendar 2026
A month-by-month festival calendar for 2026 covering Hindu festivals, Sikh Gurpurabs and spiritual observances — every important date for the year in one place.
Today, 17 OctSapthami 🌔 · Mula NakshatraFull Panchang →Upcoming festivals
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Next festivalMonday, 19 October 2026The eighth day of Navratri — the fierce grace of the Mother.
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Dussehra (Vijayadashami)The victory of good over evil — Rama over Ravana, Durga over Mahishasura.in 3 daysPapankusha EkadashiThe eleventh-day fast devoted to Lord Vishnu.in 5 daysShukra PradoshThe twilight fast devoted to Lord Shiva.in 6 daysAshwina PurnimaThe full moon — a day of fullness, worship and charity.in 8 daysKarwa ChauthA wife's fast of love for her husband's long life.in 12 daysVakratunda SankashtiThe monthly fast to Ganesha that removes obstacles.in 12 daysMonth by month
Festival Calendar — 2026
Tap a month for its colour-coded grid of festivals and observances.
Jan4 festivalsFeb1 festivalMar3 festivalsApr3 festivalsMay1 festivalJun1 festivalJul1 festivalAug2 festivalsSep3 festivalsOct4 festivalsNov6 festivalsDec1 festival
January 2026
5 JanGuru Gobind Singh Ji JayantiSikh14 JanMakar SankrantiHindu14 JanPongal (Thai Pongal)Hindu23 JanVasant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)HinduFebruary 2026
15 FebMaha ShivratriHinduJuly 2026
29 JulGuru PurnimaHinduOctober 2026
11 OctNavratri (Sharad)Hindu19 OctDurga Ashtami (Maha Ashtami)Hindu20 OctDussehra (Vijayadashami)Hindu29 OctKarwa ChauthHinduEvery month
Recurring fasting days & observances
These repeat through the year. Tap to learn the meaning and how they are observed; check today's Panchang for the next exact date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The 2026 calendar includes major Hindu festivals such as Makar Sankranti, Maha Shivratri, Holi, Ram Navami, Akshaya Tritiya, Guru Purnima, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, Dussehra, Karwa Chauth and Diwali, along with recurring observances like Ekadashi, Pradosh, Purnima and Amavasya. Sikh dates include Guru Nanak Gurpurab, Guru Gobind Singh Ji Jayanti, Vaisakhi, Hola Mohalla, Bandi Chhor Divas and the Shaheedi Diwas commemorations.
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