This page provides a Shri Mahalaxmi calendar month-wise list of major Hindu festivals, national observances, and important religious dates in 2026, based on the Hindu Panchang and official national calendars.
Festival dates may slightly vary by location and Panchang calculations.
Month-Wise Major Festivals 2026
January 2026
Festival / Event
Date
New Year (Gregorian)
January 1
Pausha Purnima
January 3
Bhogi
January 12
Makar Sankranti
January 14
Pongal
January 14–15
Vasant Panchami
January 23
Ratha Saptami
January 25
Republic Day (India)
January 26
February 2026
Festival / Event
Date
Magha Purnima
February 1
Kumbha Sankranti
February 12
Maha Shivratri
February 15
March 2026
Festival / Event
Date
Holika Dahan
March 2
Holi / Dhulivandan
March 3
Ranga Panchami
March 8
Meena Sankranti
March 14
Gudi Padwa (Marathi New Year)
March 19
Ugadi
March 19
Chaitra Navratri Begins
March 19
Ram Navami
March 26
April 2026
Festival / Event
Date
Hanuman Jayanti
April 1
Chaitra Purnima
April 1
Mesha Sankranti
April 14
Akshaya Tritiya
April 19
Ganga Saptami
April 23
Sita Navami
April 25
Narasimha Jayanti
April 29
May 2026
Festival / Event
Date
Buddha Purnima / Vaishakha Purnima
May 1
Narada Jayanti
May 2
Vrishabha Sankranti
May 15
Shani Jayanti
May 16
Ganga Dussehra
May 25
June 2026
Festival / Event
Date
Mithuna Sankranti
June 15
International Yoga Day
June 21
July 2026
Festival / Event
Date
Jagannath Rath Yatra
July 16
Karka Sankranti
July 16
Guru Purnima
July 29
August 2026
Festival / Event
Date
Shravan Amavasya
August 12
Hariyali Teej
August 15
Independence Day (India)
August 15
Nag Panchami
August 17
Simha Sankranti
August 17
Onam (Thiruvonam)
August 26
Raksha Bandhan
August 28
September 2026
Festival / Event
Date
Krishna Janmashtami
September 4
Aja Ekadashi
September 7
Ganesh Chaturthi
September (Date varies by Panchang)
Anant Chaturdashi (Ganesh Visarjan)
September 13
October 2026
Festival / Event
Date
Gandhi Jayanti
October 2
Sharadiya Navratri Begins
October 2
Vijayadashami / Dussehra
October 11
Dhanteras
October 20
Narak Chaturdashi
October 21
Lakshmi Puja (Diwali)
October 22
Balipratipada (Padwa)
October 23
Bhai Dooj / Bhau Beej
October 24
November 2026
Festival / Event
Date
Kartik Purnima
November 9
Children’s Day (India)
November 14
Diwali (Regional variations)
November (Panchang-based)
December 2026
Festival / Event
Date
Margashirsha Purnima
December 8
Christmas
December 25
FAQ – Hindu Festivals & Important Dates
Q1. Can festival dates vary by location?
Festival dates may vary slightly based on geographical location, local sunrise time, and the Panchang system followed in that region. Always verify important rituals with your local Panchang.
Q2. Does this page include both religious and national festivals?
Yes. This page lists major Hindu religious festivals along with important national observances such as Independence Day and Republic Day for complete yearly reference.
Q3. Is this festival calendar useful for planning puja and holidays?
Yes. This festival calendar helps in planning pujas, vrats, family rituals, and holidays throughout the year in advance.