Hindu Festivals & Muhurat 2025-2026

Sunday, 2 August 2026

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.

Monday, 10 August 2026

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Wednesday, 12 August 2026

Vrat

The new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.

Saturday, 15 August 2026

Major festival

Celebrated on Shravana Shukla Tritiya, married women fast for their husband's long life and celebrate with swings and songs.

Saturday, 15 August 2026

Regional festival

Celebrated on Shravan Shukla Tritiya. Marks the reunion of Shiva and Parvati; a festival of adornment for married women, with green clothes, bangles and swinging on jhulas.

Sunday, 16 August 2026

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

Monday, 17 August 2026

Major festival

Worship of the serpent deities on Shravana Shukla Panchami, observed for protection from snakebite and family prosperity.

Monday, 17 August 2026

Regional festival

Worship of the serpent deities on Shravan Shukla Panchami. Special puja for protection from snake-related fears.

Sunday, 23 August 2026

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Tuesday, 25 August 2026

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Friday, 28 August 2026

Major festival

A festival of the bond and protective vow between brothers and sisters, marked by tying a rakhi thread.

Monday, 31 August 2026

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.

Friday, 4 September 2026

Major festival

Birthday of Lord Shri Krishna. Midnight puja and Dahi-Handi celebration.

Monday, 7 September 2026

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Wednesday, 9 September 2026

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Thursday, 10 September 2026

Vrat

The new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.

Monday, 14 September 2026

Major festival

Celebration of the appearance of Vighnaharta Ganesha. Beginning of ten days of grand puja.

Monday, 14 September 2026

Regional festival

A waterless fast observed on Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya, for the wellbeing of one’s marriage.

Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Thursday, 24 September 2026

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Friday, 25 September 2026

Regional festival

The final day of Ganesh Utsav — Ganpati visarjan and worship of Lord Vishnu’s Ananta form.

Saturday, 26 September 2026

Vrat

The full moon day, considered auspicious for worship and charitable giving.

Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.

Tuesday, 6 October 2026

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Thursday, 8 October 2026

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Saturday, 10 October 2026

Vrat

The new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.

Sunday, 11 October 2026

Major festival

Nine days of worship of Goddess Durga. Grand festival culminating on Vijayadashami.

Wednesday, 14 October 2026

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

Monday, 19 October 2026

Regional festival

The eighth day of Navratri — Maha Gauri puja and the special Sandhi Puja.

Tuesday, 20 October 2026

Major festival

Symbolises the triumph of good over evil — commemorates both Shri Ram’s victory over Ravan and Durga’s over Mahishasura, marked by burning their effigies.

Thursday, 22 October 2026

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Saturday, 24 October 2026

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Monday, 26 October 2026

Regional festival

The brightest moonlit night of the year; some regions also observe Lakshmi Puja on this night.

Thursday, 29 October 2026

Major festival

A waterless fast kept by married women on Kartik Krishna Chaturthi for their husband's long life, from sunrise to moonrise.

Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Friday, 6 November 2026

Major festival

Kartik Krishna Trayodashi — the start of Diwali celebrations, marking the appearance of Lord Dhanvantari.

Saturday, 7 November 2026

Major festival

Commemorates Lord Krishna’s slaying of the demon Narakasura. The tradition of Yama Deepdan.

Sunday, 8 November 2026

Major festival

The grand festival of lights. Lakshmi-Ganesh puja and lamp lighting, commemorating Shri Ram’s return to Ayodhya.

Monday, 9 November 2026

Regional festival

Commemorates Krishna lifting Govardhan hill — the Annakut festival of food offerings.

Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Major festival

A festival of sibling affection, linked to the story of Yamraj and Yamuna — closes the Diwali festivities.

Friday, 13 November 2026

Major festival

A grand festival of Sun worship — a strict 36-hour waterless fast, with arghya offered standing in a river.

Friday, 20 November 2026

Major festival

Kartik Shukla Ekadashi — the day Lord Vishnu wakes from four months of yogic sleep, ending Chaturmas. Auspicious ceremonies resume from this day. Also called Prabodhini Ekadashi.

Saturday, 21 November 2026

Regional festival

Celebration of the wedding of Tulsi and Shaligram (Lord Vishnu), on Kartik Shukla Dwadashi.

Sunday, 22 November 2026

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Tuesday, 24 November 2026

Regional festival

Considered the Diwali of the gods. Bathing in the Ganga and offering lamps carries special merit.

Friday, 27 November 2026

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.

Friday, 4 December 2026

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Sunday, 6 December 2026

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Tuesday, 8 December 2026

Vrat

The new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.

Sunday, 13 December 2026

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

Sunday, 20 December 2026

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Tuesday, 22 December 2026

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Wednesday, 23 December 2026

Vrat

The full moon day, considered auspicious for worship and charitable giving.

Sunday, 27 December 2026

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.

Sunday, 3 January 2027

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Tuesday, 5 January 2027

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Thursday, 7 January 2027

Vrat

The new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.

Monday, 11 January 2027

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

Thursday, 14 January 2027

Major festival

Sun's entry into Capricorn. Beginning of Uttarayan, festival of sesame and jaggery — also celebrated as Pongal (Tamil Nadu), Lohri (Punjab) and Magh Bihu (Assam).

Monday, 18 January 2027

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Wednesday, 20 January 2027

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Friday, 22 January 2027

Vrat

The full moon day, considered auspicious for worship and charitable giving.

Monday, 25 January 2027

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.

Monday, 1 February 2027

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Thursday, 4 February 2027

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Saturday, 6 February 2027

Vrat

The new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.

Wednesday, 10 February 2027

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

Thursday, 11 February 2027

Major festival

Worship of Goddess Saraswati, festival of knowledge and arts. Tradition of wearing yellow, marks the arrival of spring.

Saturday, 13 February 2027

Regional festival

Magha Shukla Saptami — the birthday of Surya, the Sun god; bathing at dawn holds special merit.

Wednesday, 17 February 2027

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Saturday, 20 February 2027

Vrat

The full moon day, considered auspicious for worship and charitable giving.

Wednesday, 24 February 2027

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.

Wednesday, 3 March 2027

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Friday, 5 March 2027

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Saturday, 6 March 2027

Major festival

The great night of Lord Shiva, observed on Phalguna Krishna Chaturdashi. A night vigil is prescribed.

Monday, 8 March 2027

Vrat

The new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.

Friday, 12 March 2027

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

Thursday, 18 March 2027

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Saturday, 20 March 2027

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Sunday, 21 March 2027

Major festival

Commemorates the protection of Prahlad and the burning of Holika — good triumphing over evil.

Monday, 22 March 2027

Major festival

The festival of colours. Played the day after Holika Dahan, on Phalguna Krishna Pratipada.

Friday, 26 March 2027

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.

Friday, 2 April 2027

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Sunday, 4 April 2027

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Tuesday, 6 April 2027

Vrat

The new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.

Wednesday, 7 April 2027

Major festival

Nine days of Durga worship, culminating on Ram Navami. The Vikram Samvat new year also begins this day (Gudi Padwa, Ugadi).

Saturday, 10 April 2027

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

Thursday, 15 April 2027

Major festival

Birthday of Lord Shri Ram. Fasting and reading the Ramkatha are especially rewarding; the ninth and final day of Chaitra Navratri.

Friday, 16 April 2027

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Sunday, 18 April 2027

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Tuesday, 20 April 2027

Major festival

Chaitra Purnima — celebrates the birth of Hanuman, a symbol of strength and devotion, marked by reciting Hanuman Chalisa and offering sindoor.

Saturday, 24 April 2027

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.

Sunday, 2 May 2027

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Tuesday, 4 May 2027

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Thursday, 6 May 2027

Vrat

The new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.

Sunday, 9 May 2027

Auspicious day

The best day for purchases, marriage and new beginnings. Buying gold is considered especially auspicious.

Sunday, 16 May 2027

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Tuesday, 18 May 2027

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Thursday, 20 May 2027

Major festival

Vaishakh Purnima — commemorates the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and mahaparinirvana, all on the same tithi.

Monday, 24 May 2027

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.

Monday, 31 May 2027

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Wednesday, 2 June 2027

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Friday, 4 June 2027

Vrat

The new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.

Tuesday, 8 June 2027

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

Monday, 14 June 2027

Ekadashi

Jyeshtha Shukla Ekadashi — the most rigorous Ekadashi of the year, kept without water. Believed to carry the combined merit of all 24 Ekadashis.

Wednesday, 16 June 2027

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Friday, 18 June 2027

Regional festival

Jyeshtha Purnima — married women worship the banyan tree, recalling the Savitri-Satyavan legend for their husband's long life.

Wednesday, 23 June 2027

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.

Wednesday, 30 June 2027

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Friday, 2 July 2027

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Wednesday, 7 July 2027

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

Wednesday, 14 July 2027

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Friday, 16 July 2027

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Sunday, 18 July 2027

Auspicious day

Honouring the guru-disciple tradition. Birthday of Veda Vyasa, observed on Ashadha Purnima.

Thursday, 22 July 2027

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.

Thursday, 29 July 2027

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Saturday, 31 July 2027

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Monday, 2 August 2027

Vrat

The new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.

Thursday, 5 August 2027

Regional festival

Around Shravan Shukla Tritiya — marks the reunion of Shiva and Parvati; a festival of adornment for married women.

Thursday, 12 August 2027

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Saturday, 14 August 2027

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Monday, 16 August 2027

Vrat

The full moon day, considered auspicious for worship and charitable giving.

Tuesday, 17 August 2027

Major festival

A festival of the bond and protective vow between brothers and sisters.

Saturday, 21 August 2027

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.

Wednesday, 25 August 2027

Major festival

Birthday of Lord Shri Krishna, observed on Bhadrapada Krishna Ashtami.

Saturday, 28 August 2027

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Sunday, 29 August 2027

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Tuesday, 31 August 2027

Vrat

The new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.

Friday, 3 September 2027

Regional festival

A waterless fast observed on Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya, for the wellbeing of one’s marriage.

Saturday, 4 September 2027

Major festival

Celebration of the appearance of Vighnaharta Ganesha, a ten-day festival.

Saturday, 11 September 2027

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Monday, 13 September 2027

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Wednesday, 15 September 2027

Vrat

The full moon day, considered auspicious for worship and charitable giving.

Sunday, 19 September 2027

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.

Sunday, 26 September 2027

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Tuesday, 28 September 2027

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Wednesday, 29 September 2027

Vrat

The new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.

Friday, 1 October 2027

Major festival

Nine days of worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga, culminating on Vijayadashami.

Sunday, 3 October 2027

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

Thursday, 7 October 2027

Regional festival

The eighth day of Navratri — Maha Gauri puja and the special Sandhi Puja.

Saturday, 9 October 2027

Major festival

Symbolises the triumph of good over evil.

Sunday, 10 October 2027

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Wednesday, 13 October 2027

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Friday, 15 October 2027

Regional festival

Ashwin Purnima — the brightest moonlit night of the year.

Monday, 18 October 2027

Major festival

A waterless fast kept by married women on Kartik Krishna Chaturthi for their husband's long life.

Tuesday, 19 October 2027

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.

Monday, 25 October 2027

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Wednesday, 27 October 2027

Major festival

Kartik Krishna Trayodashi — the start of Diwali celebrations.

Friday, 29 October 2027

Major festival

The grand festival of lights. Lakshmi-Ganesh puja and lamp lighting.

Saturday, 30 October 2027

Regional festival

Commemorates Krishna lifting Govardhan hill — the Annakut festival of food offerings.

Sunday, 31 October 2027

Major festival

A festival of sibling affection — closes the Diwali festivities.

Monday, 1 November 2027

Major festival

A four-day festival of Sun worship.

Tuesday, 2 November 2027

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

Tuesday, 9 November 2027

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Thursday, 11 November 2027

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Saturday, 13 November 2027

Vrat

The full moon day, considered auspicious for worship and charitable giving.

Sunday, 14 November 2027

Regional festival

Considered the Diwali of the gods. Bathing in the Ganga and offering lamps carries special merit.

Wednesday, 17 November 2027

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waning fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, observed with a moonrise fast.

Wednesday, 24 November 2027

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Thursday, 25 November 2027

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Saturday, 27 November 2027

Vrat

The new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.

Wednesday, 1 December 2027

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.

Thursday, 9 December 2027

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Saturday, 11 December 2027

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Monday, 13 December 2027

Vrat

The full moon day, considered auspicious for worship and charitable giving.

Thursday, 23 December 2027

Ekadashi

The eleventh lunar day of each fortnight, a fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Saturday, 25 December 2027

Vrat

The thirteenth lunar day, dedicated to Lord Shiva, observed with a fast during evening twilight (pradosh kaal).

Monday, 27 December 2027

Vrat

The new moon day, associated with ancestor worship (Pitru Tarpan) and specific rituals.

Friday, 31 December 2027

Vrat

The fourth lunar day of the waxing fortnight, dedicated to Lord Ganesha.