Indian Festivals 2026

Punjabi harvest festival marking the end of winter solstice - bonfire, bhangra, rewdi

Sun's transition into Capricorn, harvest festival marking longer days

Saraswati Puja and onset of spring - auspicious for education, music, arts

The Great Night of Shiva - most sacred night for Shiva worship and spiritual transformation

Burning of Holika - triumph of devotion over evil, eve of Holi

Festival of colours - joy, love, spring, and the triumph of good over evil

Festival marking end of Ramadan - celebration of fasting, prayer, and community

Birth anniversary of Lord Ram - the ideal king and seventh avatar of Vishnu

Sikh New Year, harvest festival, and anniversary of the founding of the Khalsa Panth in 1699

Most auspicious day of the year - no muhurat needed, ideal for gold purchase, weddings, new business

Full moon day honouring the spiritual teacher - Vyasa Purnima, gratitude to all gurus

Festival of the sibling bond - sisters tie rakhi for brother's protection and long life

Birth of Lord Krishna at midnight - devotion, dance, dahi handi, and night-long celebration

Ten-day festival welcoming Ganesha - remover of obstacles, lord of new beginnings

Nine nights of Goddess Durga in her nine forms - the most celebrated Navratri of the year

Victory of Ram over Ravana - triumph of good over evil, end of Navratri

Married women fast from sunrise to moonrise, praying for husband's long life

Festival of Lights - Lakshmi Puja, fireworks, sweets, and triumph of light over darkness

Day after Diwali - Krishna lifted Govardhan Hill; Annakut feast offered to God

Worship of the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya - devotees stand in rivers at sunrise and sunset

Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji - founder of Sikhism, prophet of oneness

Birth of Jesus Christ - celebrated with joy, family, gifts, and community worldwide