India celebrates hundreds of festivals throughout the year, but the second half of the year is especially vibrant. From monsoon celebrations and harvest festivals to grand religious events and the festive season of Navratri and Diwali, July to December is packed with cultural, spiritual, and traditional celebrations across the country.
Here’s a complete list of the major upcoming festivals in India from July to December 2026.
Upcoming Festivals in India 2026: Quick Highlights
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Festival |
Date(s) |
Day |
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Guru Purnima |
July 29 |
Wednesday |
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Nag Panchami |
August 17 |
Monday |
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Raksha Bandhan |
August 28 |
Friday |
|
Krishna Janmashtami |
September 4 |
Friday |
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Ganesh Chaturthi |
September 11 |
Friday |
|
Onam (Thiruvonam) |
September 25 |
Friday |
|
Vishwakarma Puja |
September 26 |
Saturday |
|
Sharad Navratri |
October 11–19 |
Sunday–Monday |
|
Durga Puja |
October 15–19 |
Thursday–Monday |
|
Dussehra (Vijayadashami) |
October 20 |
Tuesday |
|
Karwa Chauth |
October 30 |
Friday |
|
Dhanteras |
November 5 |
Thursday |
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Naraka Chaturdashi |
November 6 |
Friday |
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Diwali |
November 7 |
Saturday |
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Govardhan Puja |
November 8 |
Sunday |
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Bhai Dooj |
November 9 |
Monday |
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Chhath Puja |
November 11–12 |
Wednesday–Thursday |
|
Guru Nanak Jayanti |
November 24 |
Tuesday |
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Christmas |
December 25 |
Friday |
Month-wise Festival Calendar
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Month |
Major Festivals |
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July |
Guru Purnima |
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August |
Nag Panchami, Raksha Bandhan |
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September ok |
Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Onam, Vishwakarma Puja |
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October |
Navratri, Durga Puja, Dussehra, Karwa Chauth |
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November |
Dhanteras, Diwali, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja, Guru Nanak Jayanti |
|
December |
Christmas |
Ekadashi & Amavasya Dates (July–December 2026)
Ekadashi Dates (July–December 2026)
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Date |
Day |
Ekadashi |
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July 10, 2026 |
Friday |
Yogini Ekadashi |
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July 11, 2026 |
Saturday |
Gauna Yogini Ekadashi (Vaishnava Yogini Ekadashi) |
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July 25, 2026 |
Saturday |
Devshayani Ekadashi |
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August 9, 2026 |
Sunday |
Kamika Ekadashi |
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August 23, 2026 |
Sunday |
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi |
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August 24, 2026 |
Monday |
Vanjuli Mahadwadashi (Vaishnava Shravana Putrada Ekadashi) |
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September 7, 2026 |
Monday |
Aja Ekadashi |
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September 22, 2026 |
Tuesday |
Parsva Ekadashi (Vishnushrinkhala Yoga Dwadashi) |
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October 6, 2026 |
Tuesday |
Indira Ekadashi |
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October 22, 2026 |
Thursday |
Papankusha Ekadashi |
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November 5, 2026 |
Thursday |
Rama Ekadashi |
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November 20, 2026 |
Friday |
Devutthana Ekadashi |
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November 21, 2026 |
Saturday |
Gauna Devutthana Ekadashi (Vaishnava Devutthana Ekadashi / Guruvayur Ekadashi) |
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December 4, 2026 |
Friday |
Utpanna Ekadashi |
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December 20, 2026 |
Sunday |
Mokshada Ekadashi (Vaikuntha Ekadashi) |
Amavasya Dates (July–December 2026)
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Date |
Day |
Amavasya |
|
July 14 |
Wednesday |
Ashadha Amavasya |
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August 12 |
Friday |
Shravana Amavasya |
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September 10 |
Sunday |
Bhadrapada Amavasya |
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September 11 |
Monday |
Ashwin (Mahalaya) Amavasya |
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October 10 |
Saturday |
Darsha Amavasya |
|
November 8 |
Sunday |
Darsha Amavasya |
|
November 9 |
Monday |
Kartika Amavasya (Diwali Amavasya) |
|
December 8 |
Tuesday |
Margashirsha Amavasya |
These dates are based on the Hindu lunar calendar observed in most parts of India. Exact observance may vary slightly depending on your city and the local Panchang.
Purnima Dates (July–December 2026)
|
Date |
Day |
Purnima |
|
July 29, 2026 |
Wednesday |
Ashadha Purnima (Guru Purnima) |
|
August 27, 2026 |
Thursday |
Shravana Purnima (Raksha Bandhan) |
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September 26, 2026 |
Saturday |
Bhadrapada Purnima |
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October 25, 2026 |
Sunday |
Ashwin Purnima (Sharad Purnima / Kojagari Purnima) |
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November 24, 2026 |
Tuesday |
Kartika Purnima (Guru Nanak Jayanti) |
|
December 23, 2026 |
Wednesday |
Margashirsha Purnima (Datta Jayanti) |
Pradosh Vrat Dates 2026 (July to December)
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Day |
Date & Day |
Pradosh Vrat |
Pradosh Kaal |
|
Sunday |
12 July 2026 |
Ravi Pradosh Vrat |
07:22 PM – 09:24 PM |
|
Sunday |
26 July 2026 |
Ravi Pradosh Vrat |
07:16 PM – 09:21 PM |
|
Monday |
10 August 2026 |
Soma Pradosh Vrat |
07:05 PM – 09:14 PM |
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Tuesday |
25 August 2026 |
Bhauma Pradosh Vrat |
06:51 PM – 09:04 PM |
|
Tuesday |
8 September 2026 |
Bhauma Pradosh Vrat |
06:35 PM – 08:52 PM |
|
Thursday |
24 September 2026 |
Guru Pradosh Vrat |
06:16 PM – 08:39 PM |
|
Thursday |
8 October 2026 |
Guru Pradosh Vrat |
05:59 PM – 08:27 PM |
|
Friday |
23 October 2026 |
Shukra Pradosh Vrat |
05:44 PM – 08:16 PM |
|
Friday |
6 November 2026 |
Shukra Pradosh Vrat |
05:33 PM – 08:09 PM |
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Sunday |
22 November 2026 |
Ravi Pradosh Vrat |
05:25 PM – 08:06 PM |
|
Sunday |
6 December 2026 |
Ravi Pradosh Vrat |
05:24 PM – 08:07 PM |
|
Monday |
21 December 2026 |
Soma Pradosh Vrat |
05:36 PM – 08:13 PM |
The second half of the year is filled with important Hindu festivals and vrat dates, making it a significant period for devotees across India. Many people search for the festival calendar 2026, Ekadashi dates 2026, Amavasya dates, Purnima dates, Pradosh Vrat dates, and Sankashti Chaturthi calendar to plan their religious observances and festive celebrations.
Whether you are looking for the upcoming festivals in India, observing Ekadashi fasts, performing rituals on Amavasya and Purnima, or worshipping Lord Shiva on Pradosh Vrat and Lord Ganesha on Sankashti Chaturthi, this comprehensive calendar provides all the important dates from July to December 2026 in one place.
Use the tables below to stay updated with the complete Hindu festival calendar 2026, including the dates of major festivals, fasting days, and auspicious occasions celebrated across India.
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This 2026 Hindu festival calendar serves as a handy guide for devotees, families, and travelers planning religious observances or festive trips. It includes major Indian festivals, Ekadashi, Amavasya, Purnima, Pradosh Vrat, and Sankashti Chaturthi dates in a single article, making it easy to find all the important occasions without referring to multiple sources.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Which is the biggest festival between July and December in India?
A: Diwali is the biggest and most widely celebrated festival during this period, followed by Navratri, Durga Puja, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Christmas.
Q: When is Diwali in 2026?
A: Diwali will be celebrated on 7 November 2026 (Saturday).
Q: When does Navratri start in 2026?
A: Sharad Navratri begins on 11 October 2026 and ends on 19 October 2026.
Q: Which festivals are celebrated in September 2026?
A: Major festivals include Krishna Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Onam, and Vishwakarma Puja.
Q: Which festival is celebrated after Diwali?
A: Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, and Chhath Puja are celebrated immediately after Diwali.
Q: When is Krishna Janmashtami in 2026?
A: Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on September 4, 2026 (Friday).
Q: When is Ganesh Chaturthi in 2026?
A: Ganesh Chaturthi falls on September 11, 2026 (Friday).
Q: When is Dussehra in 2026?
A: Dussehra (Vijayadashami) will be celebrated on October 20, 2026 (Tuesday).
Q: When is Karwa Chauth in 2026?
A: Karwa Chauth falls on October 30, 2026 (Friday).
Q: When is Diwali in 2026?
A: Diwali will be celebrated on November 7, 2026 (Saturday).
Q: When is Bhai Dooj in 2026?
A: Bhai Dooj falls on November 9, 2026 (Monday).
Q: When is Chhath Puja in 2026?
A: Chhath Puja will be observed on November 11–12, 2026.
Q: When is Guru Nanak Jayanti in 2026?
A: Guru Nanak Jayanti will be celebrated on November 24, 2026 (Tuesday).
