January
| Festival Name | Date | Day | Tithi/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makar Sankranti | Jan 14 | Wednesday | Dhanu to Makara transit of Sun |
| Vasant Panchami | Jan 23 | Friday | Magha, Shukla Panchami |
Festival Calendar
Hindu Festival Calendar 2026-2027
A compact month-wise calendar for major Hindu festivals, vrat dates and panchang notes.
Editorial calendar - verify city-wise panchang before rituals.
2026
9 calendar months with selected major observances
February
| Festival Name | Date | Day | Tithi/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maha Shivaratri | Feb 15 | Sunday | Phalguna, Krishna Chaturdashi |
March
| Festival Name | Date | Day | Tithi/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holi | Mar 4 | Wednesday | Chaitra, Krishna Pratipada |
| Chaitra Navratri Begins | Mar 19 | Thursday | Chaitra, Shukla Pratipada |
| Rama Navami | Mar 26 | Thursday | Chaitra, Shukla Navami |
April
| Festival Name | Date | Day | Tithi/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanuman Jayanti | Apr 2 | Thursday | Chaitra, Shukla Purnima |
| Akshaya Tritiya | Apr 19 | Sunday | Vaishakha, Shukla Tritiya |
July
| Festival Name | Date | Day | Tithi/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jagannath Rathyatra | Jul 16 | Thursday | Ashadha, Shukla Dwitiya |
| Guru Purnima | Jul 29 | Wednesday | Ashadha, Shukla Purnima |
August
| Festival Name | Date | Day | Tithi/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Raksha Bandhan | Aug 28 | Friday | Shravana, Shukla Purnima |
September
| Festival Name | Date | Day | Tithi/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Janmashtami | Sep 4 | Friday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Ashtami |
| Major Ganesh Chaturthi | Sep 14 | Monday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Chaturthi |
| Major Shradh / Pitru Paksha Begins | Sep 27 | Sunday | Ashwina, Krishna Pratipada |
October
| Festival Name | Date | Day | Tithi/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Oct 10 | Saturday | Ashwina, Krishna Amavasya |
| Major Navratri Begins | Oct 11 | Sunday | Ashwina, Shukla Pratipada |
| Dussehra | Oct 20 | Tuesday | Ashwina, Shukla Dashami |
| Major Mahakumbh / Nashik Kumbh Begins | Oct 31 | Saturday | Flag hoisting at Ramkund |
November
| Festival Name | Date | Day | Tithi/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Diwali | Nov 8 | Sunday | Kartika, Krishna Amavasya |
| Chhath Puja | Nov 15 | Sunday | Kartika, Shukla Shashthi |
| Tulsi Vivah | Nov 21 | Saturday | Kartika, Shukla Dwadashi |
2027
10 calendar months with selected major observances
January
| Festival Name | Date | Day | Tithi/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makar Sankranti | Jan 14 | Thursday | Dhanu to Makara transit of Sun |
February
| Festival Name | Date | Day | Tithi/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vasant Panchami | Feb 11 | Thursday | Magha, Shukla Panchami |
March
| Festival Name | Date | Day | Tithi/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maha Shivaratri | Mar 6 | Saturday | Phalguna, Krishna Chaturdashi |
| Holi | Mar 22 | Monday | Chaitra, Krishna Pratipada |
April
| Festival Name | Date | Day | Tithi/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaitra Navratri Begins | Apr 7 | Wednesday | Chaitra, Shukla Pratipada |
| Rama Navami | Apr 14 | Wednesday | Chaitra, Shukla Navami |
| Hanuman Jayanti | Apr 20 | Tuesday | Chaitra, Shukla Purnima |
May
| Festival Name | Date | Day | Tithi/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akshaya Tritiya | May 8 | Saturday | Vaishakha, Shukla Tritiya |
July
| Festival Name | Date | Day | Tithi/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Mahakumbh / Simhastha Kumbh | Jul 16 | Friday | Karka Surya and Simha Guru |
| Guru Purnima | Jul 18 | Sunday | Ashadha, Shukla Purnima |
August
| Festival Name | Date | Day | Tithi/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Kumbh First Amrut Snan | Aug 2 | Monday | Nashik and Trimbakeshwar holy dip |
| Major Raksha Bandhan | Aug 16 | Monday | Shravana, Shukla Purnima |
| Major Janmashtami | Aug 25 | Wednesday | Bhadrapada, Krishna Ashtami |
September
| Festival Name | Date | Day | Tithi/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major Ganesh Chaturthi | Sep 3 | Friday | Bhadrapada, Shukla Chaturthi |
| Major Shradh / Pitru Paksha Begins | Sep 16 | Thursday | Ashwina, Krishna Pratipada |
| Major Sarva Pitru Amavasya | Sep 29 | Wednesday | Ashwina, Krishna Amavasya |
| Major Navratri Begins | Sep 30 | Thursday | Ashwina, Shukla Pratipada |
October
| Festival Name | Date | Day | Tithi/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dussehra | Oct 9 | Saturday | Ashwina, Shukla Dashami |
| Major Diwali | Oct 28 | Thursday | Kartika, Krishna Amavasya |
November
| Festival Name | Date | Day | Tithi/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chhath Puja | Nov 4 | Thursday | Kartika, Shukla Shashthi |
| Tulsi Vivah | Nov 10 | Wednesday | Kartika, Shukla Dwadashi |
Panchang/date note
Festival dates are location-sensitive and may vary by sunrise, moonrise, tithi overlap and local sampradaya. Confirm the final muhurat with a local panchang before puja, vrat, travel or sankalp planning.
FAQ
Quick calendar answers
Are these dates final for every city?
No. Hindu festival dates can vary by city, sunrise, moonrise and sampradaya. Use this as an editorial calendar and confirm with a local panchang for rituals.
Why are only selected festivals listed?
This page is designed as a compact planning calendar. It focuses on major festivals, vrat days and high-interest observances instead of listing every regional event.
Can I shop from this page?
The page only links to the shop. It does not connect products, cart, wallet, payment, services or dynamic app data.
Will more festivals be added later?
Yes. The calendar structure supports additional rows as dates are reviewed and approved.
Festival Readiness
Plan the date. Prepare the devotion.
Use the calendar to plan your family observances, then explore simple shop and membership routes when you are ready.
