Indian Festival Calendar 2026 to 2027
This festival calendar lists the dates of the main Indian festivals and special days from October 2026 to September 2027, with a link to wishes for each one. Religious festival dates follow the Government of India holiday lists (Department of Personnel and Training), and some regional dates can differ by a day.
Festival dates, October 2026 to September 2027
| Date | Festival | In Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, 20 October 2026 | Dussehra | दशहरा |
| Thursday, 29 October 2026 | Karwa Chauth | करवा चौथ |
| Sunday, 8 November 2026 | Diwali | दिवाली |
| Sunday, 8 November 2026 | Lakshmi Puja | लक्ष्मी पूजा |
| Monday, 9 November 2026 | Govardhan Puja | गोवर्धन पूजा |
| Wednesday, 11 November 2026 | Bhai Dooj | भाई दूज |
| Saturday, 14 November 2026 | Children's Day | बाल दिवस |
| Sunday, 15 November 2026 | Chhath Puja | छठ पूजा |
| Tuesday, 24 November 2026 | Guru Nanak Jayanti | गुरु नानक जयंती |
| Friday, 25 December 2026 | Christmas | क्रिसमस |
| Friday, 1 January 2027 | New Year | नया साल |
| Thursday, 14 January 2027 | Makar Sankranti | मकर संक्रांति |
| Friday, 15 January 2027 | Pongal | पोंगल |
| Tuesday, 26 January 2027 | Republic Day | गणतंत्र दिवस |
| Thursday, 11 February 2027 | Basant Panchami | बसंत पंचमी |
| Sunday, 14 February 2027 | Valentine's Day | वैलेंटाइन डे |
| Saturday, 6 March 2027 | Maha Shivratri | महाशिवरात्रि |
| Monday, 8 March 2027 | Women's Day | महिला दिवस |
| Wednesday, 10 March 2027 | Eid | ईद |
| Tuesday, 23 March 2027 | Holi | होली |
| Wednesday, 7 April 2027 | Gudi Padwa | गुड़ी पड़वा |
| Wednesday, 7 April 2027 | Ugadi | उगादि |
| Wednesday, 14 April 2027 | Baisakhi | बैसाखी |
| Wednesday, 14 April 2027 | Vishu | विशु |
| Thursday, 15 April 2027 | Ram Navami | राम नवमी |
| Thursday, 15 April 2027 | Bihu | बिहू |
| Monday, 19 April 2027 | Mahavir Jayanti | महावीर जयंती |
| Sunday, 9 May 2027 | Mother's Day | मदर्स डे |
| Monday, 17 May 2027 | Bakrid | बकरीद |
| Thursday, 20 May 2027 | Buddha Purnima | बुद्ध पूर्णिमा |
| Sunday, 20 June 2027 | Father's Day | फादर्स डे |
| Thursday, 1 July 2027 | Doctors' Day | डॉक्टर्स डे |
| Sunday, 1 August 2027 | Friendship Day | फ्रेंडशिप डे |
| Tuesday, 17 August 2027 | Raksha Bandhan | रक्षा बंधन |
| Wednesday, 25 August 2027 | Janmashtami | जन्माष्टमी |
| Saturday, 4 September 2027 | Ganesh Chaturthi | गणेश चतुर्थी |
| Sunday, 5 September 2027 | Teachers' Day | शिक्षक दिवस |
| Sunday, 12 September 2027 | Onam | ओणम |
| Wednesday, 15 September 2027 | Engineers' Day | इंजीनियर्स डे |
Festivals with dates that vary
These follow the lunar calendar, and dates differ between regions. Check your local calendar for the exact day.
- Date?Durga PujaDate varies by the lunar calendar
- Date?Choti DiwaliDate varies by the lunar calendar
- Date?NavratriDate varies by the lunar calendar
- Date?DhanterasDate varies by the lunar calendar
- Date?LohriDate varies by the lunar calendar
- Date?RamadanDate varies by the lunar calendar
- Date?Hanuman JayantiDate varies by the lunar calendar
- Date?Akshaya TritiyaDate varies by the lunar calendar
- Date?Guru PurnimaDate varies by the lunar calendar
- Date?TeejDate varies by the lunar calendar
Questions people ask
Where do these festival dates come from?
Most dates come from the Government of India holiday lists for 2026 and 2027 issued by the Department of Personnel and Training. Fixed days like Christmas and Teachers Day fall on the same date every year.
Why can a festival date differ in my state?
Many Indian festivals follow the lunar calendar, and the exact day can vary by region or by moon sighting. Your state may observe some festivals a day earlier or later.