Festival calendar 2026
Festival calendar 2026: October to December
Every major festival from Navratri to Christmas 2026 on one page, with links to the detailed TyoharKosh guides.
Hindu festival calendar: October to December 2026
| Date | Festival | TyoharKosh guide |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, 11 Oct | Shardiya Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana) | Guide |
| Fri, 16 Oct | Durga Puja begins (Maha Shashthi) | Guide |
| Mon, 19 Oct | Durga Ashtami, Maha Navami, Kanya Pujan | Guide |
| Tue, 20 Oct | Dussehra (Vijayadashami) | Guide |
| Wed, 21 Oct | Bijoya Dashami, Durga Visarjan (Bengal) | Guide |
| Sun, 25 Oct | Sharad Purnima, Kojagari Lakshmi Puja | Coming soon |
| Thu, 29 Oct | Karwa Chauth | Guide |
| Sun, 1 Nov | Ahoi Ashtami | Coming soon |
| Fri, 6 Nov | Dhanteras, Yama Deepam | Guide |
| Sat, 7 Nov | Choti Diwali lamps, Kali Chaudas | Guide |
| Sun, 8 Nov | Diwali Lakshmi Puja, Narak Chaturdashi snan, Kali Puja | Guide |
| Tue, 10 Nov | Govardhan Puja, Annakut, Gujarati New Year | Guide |
| Wed, 11 Nov | Bhai Dooj | Guide |
| Fri, 13 Nov | Chhath: Nahay Khay | Guide |
| Sun, 15 Nov | Chhath Puja: Sandhya Arghya | Guide |
| Mon, 16 Nov | Chhath: Usha Arghya | Guide |
| Fri, 20 Nov | Dev Uthani (Prabodhini) Ekadashi | Coming soon |
| Sat, 21 Nov | Tulsi Vivah | Coming soon |
| Tue, 24 Nov | Kartik Purnima, Dev Deepawali, Guru Nanak Jayanti | Coming soon |
| Sun, 20 Dec | Mokshada Ekadashi, Gita Jayanti | Coming soon |
| Fri, 25 Dec | Christmas | Coming soon |
Dates follow the North Indian (purnimanta) panchang for New Delhi. A few festivals can fall a day apart in regional calendars.
Why the festivals are late this year
The Hindu calendar is lunisolar. To keep lunar months in step with the seasons, an extra month (Adhik Maas) is added about every 32 months. 2026 has one, so Navratri, Diwali and Chhath all come roughly three weeks later than in 2025.
Frequently asked questions
Which festivals fall in October 2026?
Navratri (11–19 Oct), Durga Puja, Dussehra (20 Oct), Sharad Purnima (25 Oct) and Karwa Chauth (29 Oct).
Which festivals fall in November 2026?
Ahoi Ashtami (1 Nov), Dhanteras (6 Nov), Diwali (8 Nov), Govardhan Puja (10 Nov), Bhai Dooj (11 Nov), Chhath Puja (13–16 Nov), Dev Uthani Ekadashi (20 Nov), Tulsi Vivah (21 Nov) and Kartik Purnima with Guru Nanak Jayanti (24 Nov).
Why are festivals later in 2026 than in 2025?
2026 has an extra lunar month (Adhik Maas), which pushes the autumn festivals about 19–20 days later than in 2025.
Last updated: 2 October 2026