Indian Festival Calendar — 2026

The first day of the Gregorian calendar year, celebrated across India.

Marks the Sun's transit into Makara (Capricorn). Celebrated with kite flying, bonfires, and sesame sweets.

Tamil harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God. Celebrated over four days with special rice dishes.

Festival of spring honoring Goddess Saraswati. People wear yellow, fly kites, and seek blessings for knowledge and arts.

Commemorates the adoption of the Indian Constitution on January 26, 1950. Grand parade in New Delhi.

Sacred full moon of Magha month. Holy dip in rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, and Sangam at Prayagraj. Considered highly auspicious for charity.

Eve of Holi. Bonfires are lit to symbolize the burning of demoness Holika and victory of devotee Prahlad.

Festival of Colors celebrating the triumph of good over evil. People play with colored powders, dance, and enjoy festive sweets.

The Great Night of Shiva. Devotees fast, meditate, and worship Lord Shiva through the night. One of the most significant Hindu festivals.

Hindu New Year celebrated in South and West India. New beginnings, special dishes like Ugadi Pachadi, and decorating home entrances.

Nine nights of worship dedicated to Goddess Durga's nine forms. Fasting, prayers, and spiritual practices for divine blessings.

Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu. Temple celebrations, processions, and recitation of Ramayana.

Birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. Processions, temple worship, and teachings of non-violence and truth.