With festivals spanning Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Christian, Jain, Buddhist, and Parsi traditions — each following different calendar systems — keeping track of every important date across a year can be genuinely difficult, especially for multi-faith families or those planning celebrations and travel in advance. This guide brings together the major festival dates for 2026 and 2027 across all of India's major religious traditions in one place.
Quick Answer
2026 major dates: Maha Shivaratri (Feb 26), Holi (Mar 4), Ram Navami (Apr 7), Baisakhi (Apr 13), Eid ul-Fitr (~Mar 30), Raksha Bandhan (Aug 28), Janmashtami (Aug 16), Eid ul-Adha (~Jun 7), Navratri (Oct 2-11), Dussehra (Oct 11), Diwali (Oct 19), Chhath Puja (Oct 26-29), Christmas (Dec 25). Hindu and Islamic dates shift yearly due to lunar calendars — always verify exact dates closer to the date via the Panchang.
Hindu Festival Calendar 2026
Makar Sankranti (Jan 14), Vasant Panchami (Feb 2), Maha Shivaratri (Feb 26), Holi (Mar 4), Chaitra Navratri (Mar 30-Apr 7), Ram Navami (Apr 7), Hanuman Jayanti (Apr 11), Akshaya Tritiya (Apr-May, varies), Raksha Bandhan (Aug 28), Janmashtami (Aug 16), Ganesh Chaturthi (mid-September, varies), Sharad Navratri (Oct 2-11), Dussehra/Vijayadashami (Oct 11), Karwa Chauth (Oct 20), Diwali (Oct 19), Govardhan Puja (Oct 20-21), Bhai Dooj (Oct 21), Chhath Puja (Oct 26-29). Always confirm exact dates close to the season as the Panchang determines final dates regionally.
Sikh Festival Calendar 2026
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti (Jan 6), Maghi (Jan 14), Hola Mohalla (early March, day after Holi), Baisakhi (Apr 13-14 — Sikh New Year and Khalsa founding anniversary), Guru Nanak Jayanti (November, exact date varies by Nanakshahi lunar calendar). Major Gurdwara celebrations including Akhand Path and Nagar Kirtan are typically held around these key dates.
Muslim Festival Calendar 2026
Ramadan begins approximately March 1, 2026 (confirmed by moon sighting), Eid ul-Fitr approximately March 30, Eid ul-Adha/Bakrid approximately June 7, Islamic New Year (Muharram) approximately June 26, Ashura (10th Muharram) approximately July 5, Milad-un-Nabi approximately September 4. All Islamic dates are confirmed by moon sighting and may shift by a day depending on regional sighting committees.
Christian, Jain, Buddhist & Parsi Dates 2026
Christian: Good Friday (Apr 3), Easter Sunday (Apr 5), Christmas (Dec 25). Jain: Mahavir Jayanti (Apr, varies), Paryushana Parva (Aug-Sep, 8-10 days), Jain Diwali coinciding with Hindu Diwali. Buddhist: Buddha Purnima/Vesak (May 12). Parsi: Nowruz (Mar 20 for Persian calendar; Parsi Shahenshahi Navroz around Aug 16).
💡 Family tradition tip
Save this calendar and add the festivals your family actually celebrates to your Parampara Family Calendar — so reminders, rituals, and the specific way your household marks each occasion are all preserved together in one place, not just generic dates.