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Hindu Festival Calendar – 2026 🪔

Hindu festivals are deeply rooted in spirituality, seasonal cycles, and cultural traditions. They mark important religious events, agricultural milestones, and divine observances followed across India with regional variations. Below is a carefully curated Hindu Festival Calendar for 2026, highlighting major Tamil, pan-Indian, and regional Hindu festivals with their corresponding dates and significance.

This calendar is especially useful for planning religious observances, temple visits, family rituals, and cultural celebrations throughout the year.

Hindu Festivals & Important Days – 2026

Month	Date & Day	Festival / Observance
January	13, Tuesday	Bhogi Festival
January	14, Wednesday	Thai Pongal (Harvest Festival)
January	15, Thursday	Mattu Pongal, Thiruvalluvar Day
January	17, Saturday	Uzhavar Thirunal (Farmers’ Day)
January	19, Monday	Thai Amavasya
February	1, Sunday	Thaipusam
February	15, Sunday	Maha Shivaratri
March	2, Monday	Maasi Magam
March	3, Tuesday	Sri Karadaiyan Nonbu
March	27, Friday	Sri Rama Navami
March	29, Sunday	Ugadi (Telugu New Year)
April	1, Wednesday	Panguni Uthiram
April	14, Tuesday	Tamil New Year
April	20, Monday	Akshaya Tritiya
April	21, Tuesday	Adi Shankara Jayanti
April	28, Tuesday	Sri Meenakshi Thirukalyanam
May	1, Friday	Kallazhagar Vaigai River Entry
May	4, Monday	Agni Nakshatra Begins
May	29, Thursday	Vaikasi Visakam (Lord Murugan Jayanti)
May	30, Saturday	Agni Nakshatra Ends
June	22, Monday	Aani Uthira Darshan
August	3, Monday	Aadi Perukku
August	20, Wednesday	Onam Festival
August	21, Friday	Varalakshmi Vratham
August	27, Thursday	Avani Avittam
August	28, Friday	Gayatri Japa
September	4, Friday	Gokulashtami (Krishna Jayanthi)
September	14, Monday	Vinayaka Chaturthi
October	10, Saturday	Mahalaya Amavasya
October	11, Sunday	Navaratri Begins
October	19, Monday	Saraswati Puja, Ayudha Puja
October	20, Tuesday	Vijayadasami (Dussehra)
November	8, Sunday	Deepavali (Diwali)
November	13, Tuesday	Kanda Sashti Begins
November	15, Sunday	Kanda Sashti Soorasamharam
December	20, Sunday	Vaikunta Ekadashi
December	24, Tuesday	Thirukarthigai Deepam
December	29, Thursday	Arudra Darshan

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Are Hindu festival dates the same every year?

No. Most Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so their dates change every year when compared to the Gregorian calendar.

Why do some festivals vary by region?

Hindu festivals are observed based on regional traditions, temple customs, and local panchangam calculations, which may differ slightly.

Can these festival dates be used for planning rituals?

Yes, this calendar provides a reliable reference. However, for exact muhurtham or temple-specific rituals, consulting a priest or local panchangam is advised.

Which festival is considered most auspicious in 2026?

Festivals like Maha Shivaratri, Vaikunta Ekadashi, Deepavali, and Akshaya Tritiya are traditionally regarded as highly auspicious across most Hindu traditions.

Note: Festival dates are based on standard panchangam calculations. Observances and rituals may vary depending on regional traditions and temple customs.