November 2026
Dhanteras
The first day of Diwali — new utensils and gold are bought for prosperity.
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)
The festival of lights. Also celebrated by Sikhs (Bandi Chhor Divas) and Jains.
Govardhan Puja / Gujarati New Year
Annakut offerings to Krishna; Bestu Varas, the Gujarati New Year.
Bhai Dooj
Sisters pray for their brothers' long life.
Chhath Puja
Four days of prayer to the Sun God; the evening offering (Sandhya Arghya) is on 15 November.
Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepawali
Full moon of Kartik — lamps are lit by rivers and temples.
February 2027
Vasant Panchami
Saraswati Puja — the goddess of learning. A day for students!
March 2027
Maha Shivaratri
The great night of Shiva — fasting and night-long prayer.
Holika Dahan
Bonfire on the eve of Holi.
Holi
The festival of colours.
April 2027
Ram Navami
Birth of Lord Rama.
Hanuman Jayanti
Birth of Lord Hanuman (Chaitra Purnima).
May 2027
Akshaya Tritiya
An auspicious day for new beginnings.
July 2027
Rath Yatra
Chariot festival of Lord Jagannath.
Guru Purnima
A day to honour teachers — perfect for our professors and students.
August 2027
Raksha Bandhan
Sisters tie rakhi on their brothers' wrists.
Krishna Janmashtami
Birth of Lord Krishna.
September 2027
Ganesh Chaturthi
Birth of Lord Ganesha; ten days of celebration.
Navratri / Durga Puja
Nine nights of the Goddess — garba, dandiya and Durga Puja. Durga Ashtami is 7 October.
October 2027
Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
Victory of good over evil.
Karwa Chauth
Married women fast for their husbands' well-being.
Dhanteras
The first day of Diwali.
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)
The festival of lights.
Bhai Dooj
Sisters pray for their brothers' long life.
November 2027
Chhath Puja
Four days of prayer to the Sun God; Sandhya Arghya is on 4 November.
Dates follow Indian calendars; regional and lunar festivals can differ by a day between communities, and Islamic dates depend on moon sighting. Missing your festival? Tell us.