Hindu Festivals 2026: Complete Calendar with Dates
This calendar lists 33 key Hindu festivals and observances in 2026 (23 major), from Makar Sankranti on 14 January 2026 to Chhath Puja on 15 November 2026. Dates follow the widely observed drik panchang, cross-checked against a second source — see our methodology.
March 2026
| Date | Festival | Type |
|---|
| Wed, 4 Mar | Holi· होली | major |
| Thu, 19 Mar | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa· उगादि / गुड़ी पड़वा | major |
| Thu, 26 Mar | Ram Navami· राम नवमी | major |
April 2026
| Date | Festival | Type |
|---|
| Thu, 2 Apr | Hanuman Jayanti· हनुमान जयंती | major |
May 2026
| Date | Festival | Type |
|---|
| Fri, 1 May | Buddha Purnima· बुद्ध पूर्णिमा | major |
July 2026
| Date | Festival | Type |
|---|
| Wed, 29 Jul | Guru Purnima· गुरु पूर्णिमा | major |
August 2026
| Date | Festival | Type |
|---|
| Wed, 26 Aug | Onam· ओणम | regional |
| Fri, 28 Aug | Raksha Bandhan· रक्षा बंधन | major |
October 2026
| Date | Festival | Type |
|---|
| Sat, 10 Oct | Mahalaya Amavasya· महालया अमावस्या | major |
| Sat, 10 Oct | Bathukamma Begins (Engili Pula Bathukamma)· बतुकम्मा | regional |
| Sun, 11 Oct | Navratri· नवरात्रि | major |
| Fri, 16 Oct | Durga Puja· दुर्गा पूजा | major |
| Sat, 17 Oct | Durga Puja: Maha Shashthi· महाषष्ठी | regional |
| Sun, 18 Oct | Durga Puja: Maha Saptami· महासप्तमी | regional |
| Sun, 18 Oct | Saddula Bathukamma· सद्दुला बतुकम्मा | regional |
| Mon, 19 Oct | Durga Puja: Maha Ashtami· महाअष्टमी | major |
| Tue, 20 Oct | Dussehra· दशहरा | major |
| Tue, 20 Oct | Durga Puja: Maha Navami· महानवमी | regional |
| Wed, 21 Oct | Bijoya Dashami· विजया दशमी | regional |
| Sun, 25 Oct | Sharad Purnima / Kojagari Lakshmi Puja· शरद पूर्णिमा | major |
| Thu, 29 Oct | Karva Chauth· करवा चौथ | major |
November 2026
| Date | Festival | Type |
|---|
| Fri, 6 Nov | Dhanteras· धनतेरस | major |
| Sun, 8 Nov | Diwali· दीवाली | major |
| Sun, 8 Nov | Kali Puja· काली पूजा | regional |
| Tue, 10 Nov | Govardhan Puja· गोवर्धन पूजा | major |
| Wed, 11 Nov | Bhai Dooj· भाई दूज | major |
| Sun, 15 Nov | Chhath Puja· छठ पूजा | regional |
Frequently asked questions
- How many Hindu festivals are there in 2026?
- This calendar tracks 33 Hindu festivals and observances in 2026 (23 of them major), running from Makar Sankranti on 14 January 2026 to Chhath Puja on 15 November 2026.
- What is the first major Hindu festival of 2026?
- Makar Sankranti (मकर संक्रांति) on 14 January 2026 is the first festival in this 2026 calendar.
- Are these 2026 dates accurate for my region?
- Dates follow the most widely observed (drik) panchang and are cross-checked against a second authoritative source. Some festivals vary by region and tradition; each festival page notes regional differences where they apply.
Reviewed by Dr. Priya Sharma, Hindu Studies Scholar & Sanskrit Expert. Dates verified against authoritative panchang sources — June 2026.
