Festival calendar
Hindu Festivals & Muhurat 2026-2027
Diwali, Navratri, Shivratri, Holi and other major festivals: the date and auspicious muhurat for each, so you stay connected wherever you live. Free calendar.
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Festivals this month
Tuesday, 6 October 2026
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Thursday, 8 October 2026
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Saturday, 10 October 2026
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
Sunday, 11 October 2026
Major festival
Sharad Navratri
FreeNine days of worship of Goddess Durga. Grand festival culminating on Vijayadashami.
Auspicious muhurat
Ghatasthapana muhurat: 6:19 AM to 10:12 AM. Abhijit muhurat: 11:44 AM to 12:31 PM (New Delhi).
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Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Monday, 19 October 2026
Major festival
Durga Ashtami
FreeThe eighth day of Navratri: Maha Gauri puja and the special Sandhi Puja.
Auspicious muhurat
Ashtami tithi: 8:27 AM on Oct 18 to 10:51 AM on Oct 19 (New Delhi).
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
Major festival
Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
FreeSymbolises the triumph of good over evil: commemorates both Shri Ram’s victory over Ravan and Durga’s over Mahishasura, marked by burning their effigies.
Auspicious muhurat
Vijay muhurat: 1:59 PM to 2:45 PM. Aparahna puja: 1:14 PM to 3:30 PM (New Delhi).
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Thursday, 22 October 2026
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Friday, 23 October 2026
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Sunday, 25 October 2026
Major festival
Sharad Purnima
FreeThe brightest moonlit night of the year; some regions also observe Lakshmi Puja on this night.
Auspicious muhurat
Moonrise: 5:00 PM. Purnima tithi: 11:55 AM on Oct 25 to 9:41 AM on Oct 26. Kheer is kept in the moonlight after moonrise (New Delhi).
Thursday, 29 October 2026
Major festival
Karva Chauth
FreeA waterless fast kept by married women on Kartik Krishna Chaturthi for their husband's long life, from sunrise to moonrise.
Auspicious muhurat
Puja muhurat: 5:38 PM to 6:56 PM. Fast: 6:31 AM to 8:17 PM. Moonrise: 8:17 PM (New Delhi).
Coming up
November 2026
Thursday, 5 November 2026
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Friday, 6 November 2026
Major festival
Dhanteras
FreeKartik Krishna Trayodashi, the start of Diwali celebrations, marking the appearance of Lord Dhanvantari.
Auspicious muhurat
Dhanteras puja muhurat: 6:02 PM to 7:57 PM. Pradosh kaal: 5:33 PM to 8:09 PM (New Delhi).
Sunday, 8 November 2026
Major festival
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
FreeCommemorates Lord Krishna’s slaying of the demon Narakasura. The tradition of Yama Deepdan.
Auspicious muhurat
Abhyang snan muhurat: 5:41 AM to 6:38 AM. In 2026 Naraka Chaturdashi and Diwali fall on the same day (New Delhi).
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Sunday, 8 November 2026
Major festival
Diwali
FreeThe grand festival of lights. Lakshmi-Ganesh puja and lamp lighting, commemorating Shri Ram’s return to Ayodhya.
Auspicious muhurat
Lakshmi Puja muhurat: 5:54 PM to 7:50 PM. Pradosh kaal: 5:31 PM to 8:09 PM. Nishita kaal: 11:39 PM to 12:31 AM (New Delhi).
Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Major festival
Govardhan Puja
FreeCommemorates Krishna lifting Govardhan hill, the Annakut festival of food offerings.
Auspicious muhurat
Morning puja muhurat: 6:40 AM to 8:50 AM (New Delhi).
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Major festival
Bhai Dooj
FreeA festival of sibling affection, linked to the story of Yamraj and Yamuna: closes the Diwali festivities.
Auspicious muhurat
Tilak (aparahna) muhurat: 1:10 PM to 3:20 PM (New Delhi).
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Friday, 13 November 2026
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Sunday, 15 November 2026
Major festival
Chhath Puja
FreeA grand festival of Sun worship, a strict 36-hour waterless fast, with arghya offered standing in a river.
Auspicious muhurat
Sandhya arghya: sunset at 5:28 PM. Shashthi tithi: 11:23 PM on Nov 14 to 2:00 AM on Nov 16 (New Delhi).
Friday, 20 November 2026
Major festival
Dev Uthani Ekadashi
FreeKartik Shukla Ekadashi: the day Lord Vishnu wakes from four months of yogic sleep, ending Chaturmas. Auspicious ceremonies resume from this day. Also called Prabodhini Ekadashi.
Auspicious muhurat
Ekadashi tithi: 7:15 AM on Nov 20 to 6:31 AM on Nov 21. Parana: 1:11 PM to 3:18 PM on Nov 21 (New Delhi).
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Saturday, 21 November 2026
Major festival
Tulsi Vivah
FreeCelebration of the wedding of Tulsi and Shaligram (Lord Vishnu), on Kartik Shukla Dwadashi.
Auspicious muhurat
Dwadashi tithi: 6:31 AM on Nov 21 to 4:56 AM on Nov 22 (New Delhi).
Sunday, 22 November 2026
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Tuesday, 24 November 2026
Major festival
Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali)
FreeConsidered the Diwali of the gods. Bathing in the Ganga and offering lamps carries special merit.
Auspicious muhurat
Dev Deepavali (pradosh) muhurat: 5:08 PM to 7:47 PM. Purnima tithi: 11:42 PM on Nov 23 to 8:23 PM on Nov 24 (New Delhi).
Friday, 27 November 2026
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
December 2026
Friday, 4 December 2026
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Sunday, 6 December 2026
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Tuesday, 8 December 2026
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
Sunday, 13 December 2026
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Sunday, 20 December 2026
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Monday, 21 December 2026
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Wednesday, 23 December 2026
Vrat
Purnima
FreeThe full moon day, considered auspicious for worship and charitable giving.
Saturday, 26 December 2026
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
January 2027
Sunday, 3 January 2027
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Tuesday, 5 January 2027
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Thursday, 7 January 2027
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
Monday, 11 January 2027
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Friday, 15 January 2027
Major festival
Makar Sankranti
FreeSun's entry into Capricorn. Beginning of Uttarayan, festival of sesame and jaggery, also celebrated as Pongal (Tamil Nadu), Lohri (Punjab) and Magh Bihu (Assam).
Auspicious muhurat
Punya kaal: 7:15 AM to 5:46 PM. Maha punya kaal: 7:15 AM to 9:00 AM. The Sankranti moment is 9:14 PM on Jan 14, after sunset, so the punya kaal moves to Jan 15 (New Delhi).
Monday, 18 January 2027
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Wednesday, 20 January 2027
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Friday, 22 January 2027
Vrat
Purnima
FreeThe full moon day, considered auspicious for worship and charitable giving.
Monday, 25 January 2027
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
February 2027
Tuesday, 2 February 2027
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Wednesday, 3 February 2027
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Saturday, 6 February 2027
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
Wednesday, 10 February 2027
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Thursday, 11 February 2027
Major festival
Vasant Panchami
FreeWorship of Goddess Saraswati, festival of knowledge and arts. Tradition of wearing yellow, marks the arrival of spring.
Auspicious muhurat
Saraswati Puja muhurat: 7:03 AM to 12:36 PM (New Delhi).
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Saturday, 13 February 2027
Regional festival
Ratha Saptami
FreeMagha Shukla Saptami: the birthday of Surya, the Sun god; bathing at dawn holds special merit.
Auspicious muhurat
Snan muhurat: 5:18 AM to 7:01 AM (New Delhi).
Wednesday, 17 February 2027
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Thursday, 18 February 2027
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Saturday, 20 February 2027
Vrat
Purnima
FreeThe full moon day, considered auspicious for worship and charitable giving.
Wednesday, 24 February 2027
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
March 2027
Thursday, 4 March 2027
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Friday, 5 March 2027
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Saturday, 6 March 2027
Major festival
Maha Shivratri
FreeThe great night of Lord Shiva, observed on Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi. A night vigil is prescribed.
Auspicious muhurat
Nishita kaal puja: 12:07 AM to 12:57 AM (Mar 7). Parana: 6:40 AM to 1:46 PM on Mar 7 (New Delhi).
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Sunday, 7 March 2027
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
Friday, 12 March 2027
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Thursday, 18 March 2027
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Saturday, 20 March 2027
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Sunday, 21 March 2027
Major festival
Holika Dahan
FreeCommemorates the protection of Prahlad and the burning of Holika: good triumphing over evil.
Auspicious muhurat
Holika Dahan muhurat: 6:33 PM to 8:55 PM (New Delhi).
Monday, 22 March 2027
Major festival
Holi
FreeThe festival of colours. Played the day after Holika Dahan, on Phalguna Krishna Pratipada.
Monday, 22 March 2027
Vrat
Purnima
FreeThe full moon day, considered auspicious for worship and charitable giving.
Thursday, 25 March 2027
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
April 2027
Friday, 2 April 2027
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Sunday, 4 April 2027
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Tuesday, 6 April 2027
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
Wednesday, 7 April 2027
Major festival
Chaitra Navratri
FreeNine days of Durga worship, culminating on Ram Navami. The Vikram Samvat new year also begins this day (Gudi Padwa, Ugadi).
Auspicious muhurat
Ghatasthapana muhurat: 6:05 AM to 7:26 AM (New Delhi).
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Saturday, 10 April 2027
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Thursday, 15 April 2027
Major festival
Ram Navami
FreeBirthday of Lord Shri Ram. Fasting and reading the Ramkatha are especially rewarding; the ninth and final day of Chaitra Navratri.
Auspicious muhurat
Madhyahna muhurat: 11:04 AM to 1:38 PM (New Delhi).
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Saturday, 17 April 2027
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Sunday, 18 April 2027
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Tuesday, 20 April 2027
Major festival
Hanuman Jayanti
FreeChaitra Purnima: celebrates the birth of Hanuman, a symbol of strength and devotion, marked by reciting Hanuman Chalisa and offering sindoor.
Auspicious muhurat
Purnima tithi: 4:51 AM on Apr 20 to 3:56 AM on Apr 21 (New Delhi).
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Saturday, 24 April 2027
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
May 2027
Sunday, 2 May 2027
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Monday, 3 May 2027
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Thursday, 6 May 2027
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
Sunday, 9 May 2027
Auspicious day
Akshaya Tritiya
FreeA day favoured for purchases, marriage and new beginnings. Buying gold is considered especially auspicious.
Auspicious muhurat
Puja muhurat: 5:35 AM to 9:03 AM. Gold purchase window: 11:42 AM on May 8 to 9:03 AM on May 9 (New Delhi).
Sunday, 9 May 2027
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Sunday, 16 May 2027
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Monday, 17 May 2027
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Thursday, 20 May 2027
Major festival
Buddha Purnima
FreeVaishakh Purnima: commemorates the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana, all on the same tithi.
Auspicious muhurat
Purnima tithi: 4:02 PM on May 19 to 4:28 PM on May 20 (New Delhi).
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Sunday, 23 May 2027
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
June 2027
Tuesday, 1 June 2027
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Wednesday, 2 June 2027
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Friday, 4 June 2027
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
Tuesday, 8 June 2027
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Monday, 14 June 2027
Ekadashi
Nirjala Ekadashi
FreeJyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi: the most rigorous Ekadashi of the year, kept without water. Believed to carry the combined merit of all 24 Ekadashis.
Auspicious muhurat
Ekadashi tithi: 2:11 AM on Jun 14 to 2:07 AM on Jun 15. Parana: 1:45 PM to 4:33 PM on Jun 15 (New Delhi).
Wednesday, 16 June 2027
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Friday, 18 June 2027
Regional festival
Vat Purnima
FreeJyeshtha Purnima: married women worship the banyan tree, recalling the Savitri-Satyavan legend for their husband's long life.
Auspicious muhurat
Purnima tithi: 4:34 AM on Jun 18 to 6:13 AM on Jun 19 (New Delhi).
Tuesday, 22 June 2027
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
Wednesday, 30 June 2027
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
July 2027
Thursday, 1 July 2027
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Saturday, 3 July 2027
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
Wednesday, 7 July 2027
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Wednesday, 14 July 2027
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Thursday, 15 July 2027
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Sunday, 18 July 2027
Auspicious day
Guru Purnima
FreeHonouring the guru-disciple tradition. Birthday of Veda Vyasa, observed on Ashadha Purnima.
Auspicious muhurat
Purnima tithi: 6:48 PM on Jul 17 to 9:14 PM on Jul 18 (New Delhi).
Thursday, 22 July 2027
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
Thursday, 29 July 2027
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Saturday, 31 July 2027
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
August 2027
Monday, 2 August 2027
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
Wednesday, 4 August 2027
Regional festival
Hariyali Teej
FreeAround Shravan Shukla Tritiya, marking the reunion of Shiva and Parvati; a festival of adornment for married women.
Auspicious muhurat
Tritiya tithi: 8:19 AM on Aug 4 to 5:08 AM on Aug 5 (New Delhi).
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Thursday, 5 August 2027
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Friday, 6 August 2027
Major festival
Nag Panchami
FreeWorship of the serpent deities on Shravan Shukla Panchami. Special puja for protection from snake-related fears.
Auspicious muhurat
Nag Panchami puja muhurat: 5:45 AM to 8:26 AM (New Delhi).
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Thursday, 12 August 2027
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Saturday, 14 August 2027
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Monday, 16 August 2027
Vrat
Purnima
FreeThe full moon day, considered auspicious for worship and charitable giving.
Tuesday, 17 August 2027
Major festival
Raksha Bandhan
FreeA festival of the bond and protective vow between brothers and sisters.
Auspicious muhurat
Rakhi tying time: 5:51 AM to 12:58 PM. Bhadra ends before sunrise (New Delhi).
Friday, 20 August 2027
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
Wednesday, 25 August 2027
Major festival
Janmashtami
FreeBirthday of Lord Shri Krishna, observed on Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami.
Auspicious muhurat
Nishita puja: 12:01 AM to 12:45 AM (Aug 26). Midnight moment: 12:23 AM (New Delhi).
Saturday, 28 August 2027
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Sunday, 29 August 2027
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Tuesday, 31 August 2027
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
September 2027
Friday, 3 September 2027
Regional festival
Hartalika Teej
FreeA waterless fast observed on Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya, for the wellbeing of one’s marriage.
Auspicious muhurat
Morning puja muhurat: 6:00 AM to 8:32 AM (New Delhi).
Saturday, 4 September 2027
Major festival
Ganesh Chaturthi
FreeCelebration of the appearance of Vighnaharta Ganesha, a ten-day festival.
Auspicious muhurat
Madhyahna Ganesha puja muhurat: 11:04 AM to 12:25 PM. Avoid sighting the moon: 9:45 AM to 8:43 PM (New Delhi).
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Saturday, 11 September 2027
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Monday, 13 September 2027
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Tuesday, 14 September 2027
Regional festival
Ananta Chaturdashi
FreeThe final day of Ganesh Utsav: Ganpati visarjan and worship of Lord Vishnu’s Ananta form.
Auspicious muhurat
Puja muhurat: 6:05 AM to 2:48 AM (Sep 15) (New Delhi).
Wednesday, 15 September 2027
Vrat
Purnima
FreeThe full moon day, considered auspicious for worship and charitable giving.
Sunday, 19 September 2027
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
Sunday, 26 September 2027
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Monday, 27 September 2027
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Wednesday, 29 September 2027
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
Thursday, 30 September 2027
Major festival
Sharad Navratri
FreeNine days of worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga, culminating on Vijayadashami.
Auspicious muhurat
Ghatasthapana muhurat: 8:05 AM to 10:12 AM. Abhijit muhurat: 11:47 AM to 12:35 PM (New Delhi).
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October 2027
Sunday, 3 October 2027
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Thursday, 7 October 2027
Major festival
Durga Ashtami
FreeThe eighth day of Navratri: Maha Gauri puja and the special Sandhi Puja.
Auspicious muhurat
Ashtami tithi: 4:13 AM on Oct 7 to 6:27 AM on Oct 8 (New Delhi).
Saturday, 9 October 2027
Major festival
Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
FreeSymbolises the triumph of good over evil.
Auspicious muhurat
Vijay muhurat: 2:05 PM to 2:52 PM. Aparahna puja: 1:18 PM to 3:38 PM (New Delhi).
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Monday, 11 October 2027
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Tuesday, 12 October 2027
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Thursday, 14 October 2027
Major festival
Sharad Purnima
FreeAshwin Purnima: the brightest moonlit night of the year.
Auspicious muhurat
Moonrise: 5:01 PM. Purnima tithi: 6:49 PM on Oct 14 to 7:16 PM on Oct 15 (New Delhi).
Friday, 15 October 2027
Vrat
Purnima
FreeThe full moon day, considered auspicious for worship and charitable giving.
Monday, 18 October 2027
Major festival
Karva Chauth
FreeA waterless fast kept by married women on Kartik Krishna Chaturthi for their husband's long life.
Auspicious muhurat
Puja muhurat: 5:49 PM to 7:04 PM. Fast: 6:23 AM to 7:35 PM. Moonrise: 7:35 PM (New Delhi).
Monday, 25 October 2027
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Wednesday, 27 October 2027
Major festival
Dhanteras
FreeKartik Krishna Trayodashi, the start of Diwali celebrations.
Auspicious muhurat
Dhanteras puja muhurat: 6:42 PM to 8:14 PM. Pradosh kaal: 5:40 PM to 8:14 PM (New Delhi).
Thursday, 28 October 2027
Major festival
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
FreeCommemorates Lord Krishna’s slaying of the demon Narakasura. The tradition of Yama Deepdan.
Auspicious muhurat
Abhyang snan muhurat: 5:06 AM to 6:30 AM (New Delhi).
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Friday, 29 October 2027
Major festival
Diwali
FreeThe grand festival of lights. Lakshmi-Ganesh puja and lamp lighting.
Auspicious muhurat
Lakshmi Puja muhurat: 6:34 PM to 7:05 PM (only 31 minutes, Amavasya ends at 7:05 PM). Pradosh kaal: 5:39 PM to 8:13 PM (New Delhi).
Saturday, 30 October 2027
Major festival
Govardhan Puja
FreeCommemorates Krishna lifting Govardhan hill, the Annakut festival of food offerings.
Auspicious muhurat
Morning muhurat: 6:31 AM to 8:45 AM. Evening muhurat: 3:25 PM to 5:38 PM (New Delhi).
Sunday, 31 October 2027
Major festival
Bhai Dooj
FreeA festival of sibling affection: closes the Diwali festivities.
Auspicious muhurat
Tilak (aparahna) muhurat: 1:11 PM to 3:24 PM (New Delhi).
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November 2027
Tuesday, 2 November 2027
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Thursday, 4 November 2027
Major festival
Chhath Puja
FreeA four-day festival of Sun worship.
Auspicious muhurat
Sandhya arghya: sunset at 5:34 PM. Shashthi tithi: 7:31 PM on Nov 3 to 9:37 PM on Nov 4 (New Delhi).
Wednesday, 10 November 2027
Major festival
Dev Uthani Ekadashi
FreeKartik Shukla Ekadashi. The day Lord Vishnu wakes from four months of yogic sleep, ending Chaturmas. Auspicious ceremonies resume from this day. Also called Prabodhini Ekadashi.
Auspicious muhurat
Ekadashi tithi: 7:34 AM on Nov 9 to 9:11 AM on Nov 10. Parana: 6:40 AM to 8:50 AM on Nov 11 (New Delhi).
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Thursday, 11 November 2027
Major festival
Tulsi Vivah
FreeCelebrates the marriage of Tulsi Mata and Shaligram (Lord Vishnu), observed on Kartik Shukla Dwadashi.
Auspicious muhurat
Dwadashi tithi: 9:11 AM on Nov 10 to 10:07 AM on Nov 11 (New Delhi).
Thursday, 11 November 2027
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Saturday, 13 November 2027
Major festival
Dev Diwali
FreeConsidered the Diwali of the gods. Lighting lamps on the Ganga ghats of Kashi carries special merit.
Auspicious muhurat
Pradosh kaal Dev Deepavali muhurat: 5:11 PM to 7:48 PM (New Delhi).
Sunday, 14 November 2027
Major festival
Kartik Purnima
FreeConsidered the Diwali of the gods. Bathing in the Ganga and offering lamps carries special merit.
Auspicious muhurat
Purnima tithi: 9:55 AM on Nov 13 to 8:55 AM on Nov 14. Snan-daan on Nov 14; the vrat and Dev Deepavali are on Nov 13 (New Delhi).
Wednesday, 17 November 2027
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
Wednesday, 24 November 2027
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Thursday, 25 November 2027
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Saturday, 27 November 2027
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
December 2027
Thursday, 2 December 2027
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Thursday, 9 December 2027
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Saturday, 11 December 2027
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Monday, 13 December 2027
Vrat
Purnima
FreeThe full moon day, considered auspicious for worship and charitable giving.
Thursday, 16 December 2027
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
Thursday, 23 December 2027
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Saturday, 25 December 2027
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Monday, 27 December 2027
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
Friday, 31 December 2027
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
September 2025
Wednesday, 3 September 2025
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Friday, 5 September 2025
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Sunday, 7 September 2025
Vrat
Purnima
FreeThe full moon day, considered auspicious for worship and charitable giving.
Thursday, 11 September 2025
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Friday, 19 September 2025
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Sunday, 21 September 2025
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
Thursday, 25 September 2025
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
October 2025
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).
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Friday, 3 October 2025
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Sunday, 5 October 2025
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Friday, 10 October 2025
Major festival
Karva Chauth
FreeKarva Chauth, observed on the fourth lunar day. Married women keep a waterless fast for their husband's long life, breaking it at moonrise.
Thursday, 16 October 2025
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Sunday, 19 October 2025
Major festival
Dhanteras
FreeDhanteras, observed on the thirteenth lunar day. Honours Lord Dhanvantari with the tradition of buying new utensils and gold or silver; the first day of the Diwali festivities.
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.
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Major festival
Govardhan Puja
FreeWorship of Govardhan Hill and Lord Krishna on Kartika Shukla Pratipada, observed the day after Diwali.
Thursday, 23 October 2025
Major festival
Bhai Dooj
FreeCelebrates the bond between siblings on Kartika Shukla Dwitiya. Sisters pray for their brothers' long life and prosperity.
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Saturday, 25 October 2025
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Monday, 27 October 2025
Major festival
Chhath Puja
FreeWorship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya on Kartika Shukla Shashthi, observed by offering arghya to the rising and setting sun.
November 2025
Saturday, 1 November 2025
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Monday, 3 November 2025
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Vrat
Purnima
FreeThe full moon day, considered auspicious for worship and charitable giving.
Saturday, 8 November 2025
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
Saturday, 15 November 2025
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Monday, 17 November 2025
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
Monday, 24 November 2025
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
December 2025
Monday, 1 December 2025
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Wednesday, 3 December 2025
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Thursday, 4 December 2025
Vrat
Purnima
FreeThe full moon day, considered auspicious for worship and charitable giving.
Monday, 8 December 2025
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
Monday, 15 December 2025
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Friday, 19 December 2025
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
Wednesday, 24 December 2025
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Tuesday, 30 December 2025
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
January 2026
Thursday, 1 January 2026
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Saturday, 3 January 2026
Vrat
Purnima
FreeThe full moon day, considered auspicious for worship and charitable giving.
Tuesday, 6 January 2026
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
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.
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Friday, 16 January 2026
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Sunday, 18 January 2026
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
Thursday, 22 January 2026
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
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.
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Sunday, 25 January 2026
Regional festival
Ratha Saptami
FreeMagha Shukla Saptami: the birthday of Surya, the Sun god; bathing at dawn holds special merit.
Thursday, 29 January 2026
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Friday, 30 January 2026
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
February 2026
Sunday, 1 February 2026
Vrat
Purnima
FreeThe full moon day, considered auspicious for worship and charitable giving.
Thursday, 5 February 2026
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
Friday, 13 February 2026
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Sunday, 15 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 main muhurat for Shiva Puja.
Sunday, 15 February 2026
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
Saturday, 21 February 2026
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Friday, 27 February 2026
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
March 2026
Sunday, 1 March 2026
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Major festival
Holika Dahan
FreeCommemorates the protection of Prahlad and the burning of Holika: good triumphing over evil.
Auspicious muhurat
Auspicious muhurat: 6:22 PM to 8:50 PM (after both Bhadra Kaal and the lunar eclipse Sutak end).
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Major festival
Holi
FreeFestival of colors. Tradition of playing with colors the day after Holika Dahan.
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Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
Saturday, 14 March 2026
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Monday, 16 March 2026
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Major festival
Chaitra Navratri
FreeNine days of Durga worship, culminating on Ram Navami. The Vikram Samvat new year also begins this day (Gudi Padwa, Ugadi).
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Sunday, 22 March 2026
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Thursday, 26 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.
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Saturday, 28 March 2026
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Monday, 30 March 2026
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
April 2026
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Major festival
Hanuman Jayanti
FreeChaitra Purnima: celebrates the birth of Hanuman, a symbol of strength and devotion, marked by reciting Hanuman Chalisa and offering sindoor.
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Monday, 6 April 2026
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
Monday, 13 April 2026
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Friday, 17 April 2026
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
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 considered auspicious. Favoured for purchases, marriage and new beginnings.
Monday, 20 April 2026
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Monday, 27 April 2026
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
May 2026
Friday, 1 May 2026
Major festival
Buddha Purnima
FreeVaishakh Purnima: commemorates the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana, all on the same tithi.
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Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Thursday, 14 May 2026
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Saturday, 16 May 2026
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Thursday, 28 May 2026
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Saturday, 30 May 2026
Vrat
Purnima
FreeThe full moon day, considered auspicious for worship and charitable giving.
June 2026
Thursday, 4 June 2026
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
Thursday, 11 June 2026
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Saturday, 13 June 2026
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Thursday, 25 June 2026
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Saturday, 27 June 2026
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Monday, 29 June 2026
Regional festival
Vat Purnima
FreeJyeshtha Purnima: married women worship the banyan tree, recalling the Savitri-Satyavan legend for their husband's long life.
July 2026
Friday, 3 July 2026
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
Friday, 10 July 2026
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Sunday, 12 July 2026
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
Friday, 17 July 2026
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Friday, 24 July 2026
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Monday, 27 July 2026
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Wednesday, 29 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.
August 2026
Sunday, 2 August 2026
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
Monday, 10 August 2026
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
Saturday, 15 August 2026
Major festival
Hariyali Teej
FreeCelebrated on Shravana Shukla Tritiya, married women fast for their husband's long life and celebrate with swings and songs.
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Sunday, 16 August 2026
Vrat
Vinayaka Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Monday, 17 August 2026
Major festival
Nag Panchami
FreeWorship of the serpent deities on Shravana Shukla Panchami, observed for protection from snakebite and family prosperity.
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Sunday, 23 August 2026
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Friday, 28 August 2026
Major festival
Raksha Bandhan
FreeA festival of the bond and protective vow between brothers and sisters, marked by tying a rakhi thread.
Auspicious muhurat
No Bhadra throughout the day this year. Main muhurat: 12:25-12:49 PM (Abhijit + Shubh Choghadiya).
Monday, 31 August 2026
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
September 2026
Friday, 4 September 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.
Monday, 7 September 2026
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Thursday, 10 September 2026
Vrat
Amavasya
FreeThe new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.
Monday, 14 September 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.
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Monday, 14 September 2026
Regional festival
Hartalika Teej
FreeA waterless fast observed on Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya, for the wellbeing of one’s marriage.
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Ekadashi
Ekadashi
FreeThe eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Vrat
Pradosh Vrat
FreeThe thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).
Friday, 25 September 2026
Regional festival
Ananta Chaturdashi
FreeThe final day of Ganesh Utsav: Ganpati visarjan and worship of Lord Vishnu’s Ananta form.
Saturday, 26 September 2026
Vrat
Purnima
FreeThe full moon day, considered auspicious for worship and charitable giving.
Tuesday, 29 September 2026
Vrat
Sankashti Chaturthi
FreeThe fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.
FAQ
Questions about the festival calendar
Why do Hindu festival dates change every year?
Most Hindu festivals are dated by the lunar panchang (tithi), not by a fixed Gregorian calendar date. That is why they land on a different Gregorian date each year.
How is a muhurat determined?
Each festival's auspicious window is calculated from that day's precise tithi, nakshatra, and sunrise/sunset timing, giving the right time slot for the puja or ritual.
Is this calendar accurate for my city?
The tithi itself is generally the same day across India, but sunrise-based muhurat clock times can shift slightly by city. For precise wedding timing, check the detailed Vivah Muhurat report.