Hindu Holidays & Observances (2026)
| Date | Observance | Notes |
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Makar Sankranti
major |
Hindu harvest festival
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Maha Shivratri
major |
Great Night of Shiva
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Holi
major |
Festival of Colors
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Ram Navami
major |
Birthday of Lord Rama
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Rath Yatra
major |
Festival of Chariots
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Raksha Bandhan
major |
Brother-sister bond
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Krishna Janmashtami
major |
Birthday of Lord Krishna
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Ganesh Chaturthi
major |
Birth of Lord Ganesh
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Navratri
major |
Nine nights of the Goddess
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Dussehra
major |
Victory of good over evil
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Diwali
major |
Festival of Lights
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Source: curated