Festival calendar
Hindu Festivals & Muhurat 2025-2026
Calendar and auspicious muhurat for all major Hindu festivals including Diwali, Navratri, Shivratri, Holi. Complete information free.
Detailed birth-chart-based calculation is available for Vivah Muhurat.
Monday, 20 October 2025
Major festival
Diwali
FreeFestival of lights. The grand festival of Lakshmi Puja and lamp lighting.
Auspicious muhurat
Pradosh Kaal: 5:45 PM to 8:15 PM. Auspicious muhurat for Lakshmi Puja.
Thursday, 2 October 2025
Major festival
Sharad Navratri
FreeNine days of worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga.
Auspicious muhurat
Ghatasthapana: 6:15 AM to 7:30 AM (Abhijit Muhurat).
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Major festival
Makar Sankranti
FreeSun's entry into Capricorn. Beginning of Uttarayan, festival of sesame and jaggery.
Auspicious muhurat
Punyakaal: 7:15 AM to 12:30 PM. Auspicious time for bathing and donation.
Friday, 23 January 2026
Major festival
Vasant Panchami
FreeWorship of Goddess Saraswati, festival of knowledge and arts. Tradition of wearing yellow clothes.
Auspicious muhurat
Saraswati Puja Muhurat: 7:00 AM to 12:35 PM.
Thursday, 26 February 2026
Major festival
Maha Shivratri
FreeThe great night of Lord Shiva. Night vigil and worship in all four quarters of the night.
Auspicious muhurat
Nishita Kaal: 12:09 AM to 1:00 AM. The best muhurat for Shiva Puja.
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Major festival
Holi
FreeFestival of colors. Tradition of playing with colors the day after Holika Dahan.
Auspicious muhurat
Holika Dahan: 6 PM to 8:47 PM (night of March 2nd).
Sunday, 29 March 2026
Major festival
Ram Navami
FreeBirthday of Lord Shri Ram. Fasting and reading of Ramkatha are especially rewarding.
Auspicious muhurat
Madhyanh: 12:00 PM to 12:48 PM. Auspicious time of Shri Ram's birth.
Monday, 20 April 2026
Auspicious day
Akshaya Tritiya
FreeSelf-proven auspicious day — no need to consult panchang. Buying gold is especially auspicious.
Auspicious muhurat
The entire day is supremely auspicious. Best for purchases, marriage and new beginnings.
Sunday, 12 July 2026
Auspicious day
Guru Purnima
FreeHonoring the guru-disciple tradition. Birthday of Veda Vyasa. Festival of guru dakshina and blessings.
Auspicious muhurat
Full moon day: Puja is auspicious all day. Morning bath and guru worship hold special importance.
Sunday, 16 August 2026
Major festival
Janmashtami
FreeBirthday of Lord Shri Krishna. Midnight puja and Dahi-Handi celebration.
Auspicious muhurat
Nishita Puja: 12:02 AM to 12:47 AM. Muhurat for Shri Krishna's birth.
Saturday, 22 August 2026
Major festival
Ganesh Chaturthi
FreeCelebration of the appearance of Vighnaharta Ganesha. Beginning of ten days of grand puja.
Auspicious muhurat
Ganesh Sthapana: 11:03 AM to 1:34 PM. Auspicious midday period.
Monday, 21 September 2026
Major festival
Sharad Navratri
FreeNine days of worship of Goddess Durga. Grand festival culminating on Vijayadashami.
Auspicious muhurat
Ghatasthapana Muhurat: 6:00 AM to 7:15 AM.