Indian festivals for the rest of 2026
These are the Indian festivals still to come in 2026, from 21 October. Pick a day on the calendar to add it to your own calendar or to start an invitation for it.
Pick a day to see the celebration, add it to your calendar, or start an invitation for it.
Festivals that fall on a weekend in 2026
These land on a Saturday or Sunday, so guests do not need a day off to come. A good fit for a family get-together. Whether a festival is a day off depends on your employer and state.
- Sunday, 8 November 2026: Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)
- Sunday, 15 November 2026: Chhath Puja
Full list for 2026
| Date | Day | Festival |
|---|---|---|
| October | ||
| 29 Oct | Thursday | Karwa Chauth |
| November | ||
| 6 Nov | Friday | Dhanteras |
| 8 Nov | Sunday | Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) |
| 10 Nov | Tuesday | Govardhan Puja |
| 11 Nov | Wednesday | Bhai Dooj |
| 15 Nov | Sunday | Chhath Puja |
| 24 Nov | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
Source: Drik Panchang, calculated for New Delhi. Checked on 21 October 2026. Festival dates are for New Delhi. Some festivals, such as Pongal, Onam, Ugadi and Chhath, are observed on different days in different states, and a festival tied to the evening or the moon can fall a day apart abroad.
Questions
When is Karwa Chauth in 2026?
Karwa Chauth in 2026 is on Thursday, 29 October 2026 in India (calculated for New Delhi). The date can differ by a day in other regions or countries.
When is Dhanteras in 2026?
Dhanteras in 2026 is on Friday, 6 November 2026 in India (calculated for New Delhi). The date can differ by a day in other regions or countries.
When is Diwali in 2026?
Diwali in 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November 2026 in India (calculated for New Delhi). The date can differ by a day in other regions or countries.
When is Govardhan Puja in 2026?
Govardhan Puja in 2026 is on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 in India (calculated for New Delhi). The date can differ by a day in other regions or countries.
When is Bhai Dooj in 2026?
Bhai Dooj in 2026 is on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 in India (calculated for New Delhi). The date can differ by a day in other regions or countries.
When is Chhath Puja in 2026?
Chhath Puja in 2026 is on Sunday, 15 November 2026 in India (calculated for New Delhi). The date can differ by a day in other regions or countries.
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