Explore the dates, significance, and celebrations of major Indian festivals for the year 2026.
Full moon day of the Pausha month, marking the upcoming beginning of Magha month. The day is considered sacred for holy river-baths and spiritual practices.
The Sun enters Capricorn, marking the harvest celebration. People fly kites, eat sesame sweets, and celebrate prosperity.
Welcomes the spring season and honors Goddess Saraswati, the deity of wisdom, arts, and learning. Yellow clothing symbolizes spring mustard blooms.
National holiday honoring the day India's Constitution came into effect in 1950. Parades and celebrations take place across the nation.
The great night of worship of Lord Shiva. Devotees fast and offer night-long prayers and meditation.
Festival of colors signifying the victory of good over evil (Holika Dahan) and the arrival of spring.
Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu. Temples are decorated and Ramayana recitations take place.
National festival commemorating India’s independence from British rule. Flag hoisting ceremonies take place across the nation.
Festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters, where sisters tie a protective thread (Rakhi) on their brothers' wrists.
Celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth. Devotees keep fasts and temples hold midnight celebrations.
Celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. Clay idols are installed in homes and pandals and immersed after worship.
Nine-day worship of Goddess Durga, including fasting, puja rituals, and Garba dance celebrations.
Festival symbolizing the victory of good over evil – Lord Rama defeating Ravana.
Married women keep a day-long fast for the long life and well-being of their husbands. The fast ends after moonrise rituals.
Festival marking the birth of Lord Dhanvantari. Buying gold, silver, utensils, and new items is considered auspicious.
Festival of Lights celebrating Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya. Homes are decorated with lamps, rangoli, and lights.
Commemorates Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan Mountain. People prepare Annakoot meals and offer food to cows and the deity.
Festival dedicated to the worship of Sun God. Devotees observe a 36-hour fast and offer prayers at riversides during sunset and sunrise.
Ceremonial wedding of Tulsi plant (holy basil) with Lord Vishnu (Shaligram). A major ritual celebrated in homes and temples.