Hindu Holidays & Observances (2026)
Hindu observances in 2026 follow the hindu calendar, so many dates shift from year to year against the Gregorian calendar. This page lists all 11 Hindu holidays and observances for 2026 with their exact dates — beginning with Makar Sankranti on Jan 14.
All Hindu observances in 2026
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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