Festival calendar Find Hindu festival dates with tithi, paksha, regional context, and the calculation notes behind each observance. Planning markers Next festival and lunar checkpoints Upcoming lunar checkpoints and festival dates from the same India-baseline calculations. Vishwakarma Puja विश्वकर्मा पूजा Bhadrapada Shukla Shashthi 17 September 2026 Worship of Vishwakarma, divine architect and patron of craftspeople. Honors tools, machines, workshops, and skilled labor. Observed on Kanya Sankranti, when the Sun enters sidereal Kanya (Virgo). Shukla Shashthi Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami 19 September 2026 Appearance day of Goddess Radha. Celebrates Radha, the supreme devotee and consort of Krishna. Falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami, the eighth tithi of the bright fortnight. Anant Chaturdashi Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi 25 September 2026 Worship of Lord Vishnu as Ananta (infinite). Marks Ganesh Visarjan. Celebrates the infinite nature of Lord Vishnu. Falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturdashi (14th day of bright fortnight in Bhadrapada). This is 10 days after Ganesh Chaturthi, marking the conclusion of Ganesh festival, typically in September. Shukla Chaturdashi Ashwin Krishna Shashthi Birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation. Honors Gandhi's contribution to India's freedom struggle. Fixed on October 2 in the Gregorian calendar. This is a national holiday celebrating the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, born on this date in 1869. Krishna Shashthi Mahalaya Amavasya Ashwin Krishna Amavasya 10 October 2026 Sarva Pitru Amavasya, the concluding day of Pitru Paksha. A key day for shraddha, tarpana, and remembrance of ancestors. Falls on Ashwin Krishna Amavasya, the new moon that concludes Pitru Paksha before Sharad Navaratri. Krishna Amavasya Sharad Navaratri Ashwin Shukla Pratipada 11 October 2026 Nine nights dedicated to Goddess Durga and her forms. Celebrates the victory of Durga over Mahishasura. Starts on Ashwin Shukla Pratipada (1st day of bright fortnight in Ashwin) and lasts 9 nights until Navami. The waxing moon phase is considered ideal for invoking Shakti, typically in September-October. Shukla Pratipada Ashwin Shukla Shashthi 16 October 2026 Bengal's biggest festival celebrating Goddess Durga. Five days of elaborate worship of Durga and her children. Starts on Ashwin Shukla Shashthi (6th day of bright fortnight in Ashwin) during Navaratri. The last 5 days of Navaratri are the main celebration, ending on Dashami with Vijaya, typically in October. Shukla Shashthi Ashwin Shukla Ashtami 19 October 2026 Eighth day of Sharad Navaratri dedicated to Goddess Durga. One of the most important days of Navaratri worship. Falls on Ashwin Shukla Ashtami, the eighth tithi of the bright fortnight during Sharad Navaratri. Ashwin Shukla Navami 19 October 2026 Ninth day of Sharad Navaratri and Durga Puja. Marks the culmination of Navaratri worship before Vijayadashami. Falls on Ashwin Shukla Navami, using the daytime presence of Navami for the India-baseline observance. Dussehra / Vijayadashami दशहरा / विजयादशमी Ashwin Shukla Dashami 20 October 2026 Victory of good over evil. Ram's victory over Ravana. Marks Rama's victory and Durga's triumph over Mahishasura. Falls on Ashwin Shukla Dashami, with Vijayadashami determined by the afternoon/aparahna presence of Dashami. This is why it can differ from a simple sunrise tithi lookup. Ashwin Shukla Purnima 25 October 2026 Autumn full moon associated with Kojagara Puja and moonlight kheer. The bright autumn full moon is considered especially auspicious for Lakshmi worship. Falls on Ashwin Shukla Purnima, with many observances centered on the night of the full moon.

Kartik Krishna Chaturthi 29 October 2026 Married women fast for the longevity of their husbands. Symbolizes marital love and devotion. Falls on Kartik Krishna Chaturthi (4th day of dark fortnight in Kartik). The fast is broken only after sighting the moon through a sieve, typically in October-November. Krishna Chaturthi Kartik Krishna Ashtami 1 November 2026 Mothers observe a fast for the well-being of children. A child-welfare vrata observed before Diwali, especially in North India. Falls on Kartik Krishna Ashtami, commonly observed in the evening after sighting stars. Krishna Ashtami Kartik Krishna Trayodashi 6 November 2026 Opening day of the Diwali season, dedicated to Dhanvantari, Kubera, and Lakshmi. Associated with health, prosperity, and buying auspicious metals or utensils. Falls on Kartik Krishna Trayodashi, with the evening/pradosha period used for Dhanteras puja. Krishna Trayodashi Narak Chaturdashi Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi 8 November 2026 Diwali-season observance commemorating Krishna's victory over Narakasura. Also known as Kali Chaudas or Choti Diwali in many regions. Falls on Kartik Krishna Chaturdashi, the fourteenth tithi of the dark fortnight before Amavasya. Krishna Chaturdashi Kartik Krishna Amavasya 8 November 2026 Festival of lights celebrating the victory of light over darkness. Celebrates Rama's return to Ayodhya. Lakshmi-Ganesh worship for prosperity. Falls on Kartik Krishna Amavasya (new moon in Kartik month). The darkest night of the year is illuminated with lamps, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness, typically in October-November. Krishna Amavasya Kartik Shukla Pratipada 10 November 2026 Worship of Govardhan Hill, lifted by Krishna to protect villagers. Celebrates Krishna lifting Govardhan to shelter Vrindavan from Indra's wrath. Falls on Kartik Shukla Pratipada (1st day of bright fortnight in Kartik), the day after Diwali. Marks the start of new Vikram year in Gujarat, typically in October-November. Shukla Pratipada Kartik Shukla Dwitiya 10 November 2026 Sisters pray for their brothers' well-being. Similar to Raksha Bandhan. Celebrates the bond between siblings. Falls on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya (2nd day of the bright fortnight in Kartik), with the date checked during aparahna in the afternoon. It celebrates the sibling bond when Yama visited his sister Yamuna, typically in October-November. Kartik Shukla Shashthi 15 November 2026 Ancient Vedic festival worshipping Sun God and Chhathi Maiya. Devotees offer prayers to the setting and rising sun. Falls on Kartik Shukla Shashthi (6th day of bright fortnight in Kartik). Six days after Diwali, devotees worship the Sun God with offerings at sunrise and sunset, typically in October-November. Shukla Shashthi Kartik Shukla Dwadashi 21 November 2026 Ceremonial wedding of Tulsi and Vishnu/Shaligram. Marks the reopening of the auspicious wedding season after Chaturmas in many traditions. Commonly observed on Kartik Shukla Dwadashi after Devutthana Ekadashi. Some traditions observe it on Ekadashi or Purnima, so local practice can vary. Shukla Dwadashi Uttara Bhadrapada Festival calendars by year Open a year hub when you need a complete list of Hindu festival dates for a future calendar year, then open a festival page for its tithi, observance time, and date rule. Major Festivals Pan-Indian celebrations observed across the country with regional variations. Diwali - Festival of Lights Holi - Festival of Colors Navaratri - Nine Nights Dussehra - Victory of Good Ganesh Chaturthi Regional Celebrations Unique festivals celebrated in specific regions with local traditions. Pongal (Tamil Nadu) Durga Puja (Bengal) Ugadi (Andhra/Karnataka) Auspicious days for spiritual practices, fasting, and worship. Ekadashi (11th Tithi) Maha Shivaratri Santoshi Mata Vrat