Year 2026 Festival Calendar: The year 2026 is about to begin. Everyone is eager to know about the festivals that will be celebrated in the new year, such as when Holi, Diwali, Dussehra, etc., will be celebrated. Read on to find out about the major festivals of 2026.
Year 2026 Festival Dates: There will be some confusion regarding the dates of several festivals in 2026, such as Holi and Diwali. Besides these, people are also very curious to know about other major festivals like Makar Sankranti, Navratri, Dussehra, etc. Everyone wants to know the exact dates of these festivals. The details of these festivals can be easily found in the Hindu calendar (Panchang). Read on to find out when Holi, Diwali, Dussehra, and other major festivals will be celebrated in 2026.
When is Makar Sankranti 2026? (Makar Sankranti 2026 Date)
According to astrology, the festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated when the sun moves from Sagittarius to Capricorn. Like every year, this festival will be celebrated on January 14th, but the auspicious time for performing rituals will be on January 15th. That is, bathing and donating on January 15th will be considered most auspicious.
When is Mahashivratri in 2026? (Mahashivratri 2026 Date)
Mahashivratri is the biggest festival of Lord Shiva. This festival is celebrated on the Chaturdashi (14th day) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the Phalguna month. According to belief, Lord Shiva manifested in the form of a Lingam on this day. This year, this festival will be celebrated on February 15th, Sunday.
When is Holi in 2026? (Holi 2026 Date)
The Holi festival is celebrated in the month of Phalguna. This festival lasts for two days. On the first day, Holika Dahan is performed, and on the second day, people play Holi with colors. This year, Holika Dahan will be on March 3rd, Tuesday, and the Holi festival will be celebrated on March 4th, Wednesday.
Gudi Padwa – Chaitra Navratri 2026 (Gudi Padwa-Chaitra Navratri 2026 Date)
Gudi Padwa marks the beginning of the Hindu New Year. This year, Gudi Padwa falls on Thursday, March 19th. Chaitra Navratri will also begin on this day and will be celebrated until March 27th. Ram Navami will also be celebrated on the last day of Chaitra Navratri, March 27th.
When will Savan be in 2026? (Savan 2026 Date)
The month of Savan is considered very special for the devotion of Lord Shiva. This year, the month of Savan will begin on Thursday, July 30th, and will continue until Friday, August 28th. During this period, the festival of Nag Panchami will also be celebrated on Monday, August 17th.
When is Raksha Bandhan in 2026? (Rakshabandhan 2026 Date)
The festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the last day of the month of Savan, which is the full moon day (Purnima). It symbolizes the sacred love between brothers and sisters. It is also called Narali Purnima. This year, the festival of Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on Friday, August 28th.
When is Janmashtami in 2026? (Janmashtami 2026 Date)
According to religious texts, Lord Krishna was born on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the dark fortnight of the Bhadrapada month, therefore, the festival of Shri Krishna Janmashtami is celebrated every year on this date. This year, this festival will be celebrated across the country on Friday, September 4th.
Ganesh Chaturthi Date 2026? (Ganesh Chaturthi 2026)
This year, Ganesh Chaturthi is on Monday, September 14th. The 10-day Ganesh festival will begin on this day. The Ganesh festival will conclude on Friday, September 25th, on the occasion of Anant Chaturdashi.
When is Navratri-Dussehra in 2026? (Navratri-Dussehra 2026 Date)
The festival of Sharadiya Navratri is celebrated every year in the month of Ashwin. This is the most important Navratri of the year. This year, Sharadiya Navratri will be celebrated from October 11th to 20th. The following day, October 21st, Wednesday, the Dussehra festival will be celebrated.
When is Diwali in 2026? (Diwali 2026 Date)
In 2026, Dhanteras will be celebrated on November 6th, Friday, Narak Chaturdashi on November 7th, Saturday, and Diwali on November 8th, Sunday. Govardhan Puja will be celebrated on November 9th, Monday, and Bhai Dooj on November 11th, Wednesday.
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