2026 Calendar with Holidays India , List of Festivals, Events & Important Days

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Planning your year ahead? Searching for a complete 2026 calendar with holidays in India that covers festivals, national events, religious observances, and month-wise important days?

You’re in the right place — and don’t worry, we’ve triple-checked the dates so you don’t end up celebrating Holi on Diwali.

Below is a month-wise holiday list for 2026, including public holidays, cultural festivals, Islamic dates, Hindu tithis, astronomical events, and more.

India 2026 Calendar with Holidays (Month-wise List)

January 2026 Holidays in India

Festival / Event	Date	Day	Notes
English New Year	January 1	Thursday	First day of Gregorian calendar
Hazarat Ali’s Birthday	January 2	Friday	Islamic calendar
Vivekananda Jayanti (Samvat)	January 9	Friday	Magha, Krishna Saptami
Swami Vivekananda Jayanti	January 12	Monday	Fixed day
National Youth Day	January 12	Monday	Fixed day
Lohri	January 13	Tuesday	Day before Makar Sankranti
Makara Sankranti	January 14	Wednesday	Sun enters Makara
Pongal	January 14	Wednesday	Tamil harvest festival
Vasant Panchami	January 23	Friday	Magha, Shukla Panchami
Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti	January 23	Friday	Fixed day
Republic Day	January 26	Monday	National Holiday
Gandhi Punyatithi	January 30	Friday	Fixed day

February 2026 Holidays in India

Festival / Event	Date	Day	Notes
Guru Ravidas Jayanti	February 1	Sunday	Magha Shukla Purnima
World Cancer Day	February 4	Wednesday	Fixed day
Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati Jayanti	February 12	Thursday	Phalguna, Krishna Dashami
Valentine’s Day	February 14	Saturday	Fixed day
Maha Shivaratri	February 15	Sunday	Phalguna, Krishna Chaturdashi
Ramakrishna Jayanti	February 19	Thursday	Phalguna, Shukla Dwitiya
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti	February 19	Thursday	Fixed day

March 2026 Holidays in India

Festival / Event	Date	Day	Notes
Chhoti Holi	March 3	Tuesday	Phalguna, Shukla Purnima
Holika Dahan	March 3	Tuesday	Phalguna, Shukla Purnima
Chaitanya Mahaprabhu Jayanti	March 3	Tuesday	Phalguna, Shukla Purnima
Holi	March 4	Wednesday	Chaitra, Krishna Pratipada
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti (2nd)	March 6	Friday	Chaitra, Krishna Tritiya
International Women’s Day	March 8	Sunday	Fixed day
Ugadi	March 19	Thursday	Chaitra, Shukla Pratipada
Gudi Padwa	March 19	Thursday	Same day as Ugadi
Jhulelal Jayanti	March 20	Friday	Chaitra, Shukla Pratipada/Dwitiya
Vernal Equinox	March 20	Friday	Astronomy event
Jamat Ul-Vida	March 20	Friday	Islamic calendar
Eid al-Fitr	March 20	Friday	Islamic calendar
Ramadan Begins	March 20	Friday	Islamic calendar
Parsi New Year	March 20	Friday	Parsi calendar
Shaheed Diwas	March 23	Monday	Fixed day
Rama Navami (Smarta)	March 26	Thursday	Chaitra, Shukla Navami
Rama Navami (ISKCON)	March 27	Friday	Chaitra, Shukla Navami
Mahavir Swami Jayanti	March 31	Tuesday	Chaitra, Shukla Trayodashi

April 2026 Holidays in India

Festival / Event	Date	Day	Notes
Bank Holiday	April 1	Wednesday	Start of financial year
Good Friday	April 3	Friday	Christian calendar
Easter	April 5	Sunday	Christian calendar
Vallabhacharya Jayanti	April 13	Monday	Vaishakha, Krishna Ekadashi
Solar New Year	April 14	Tuesday	Hindu Solar Calendar
Ambedkar Jayanti	April 14	Tuesday	Fixed day
Baisakhi	April 14	Tuesday	Mesha Sankranti
Shankaracharya Jayanti	April 21	Tuesday	Vaishakha, Shukla Panchami
Surdas Jayanti	April 21	Tuesday	Vaishakha, Shukla Panchami
Earth Day	April 22	Wednesday	Fixed day

May 2026 Holidays in India

Festival / Event	Date	Day	Notes
Buddha Purnima	May 1	Friday	Vaishakha, Shukla Purnima
International Workers’ Day	May 1	Friday	Fixed day
World Laughter Day	May 3	Sunday	1st Sunday of May
Rabindranath Tagore Jayanti	May 7	Thursday	Fixed day
Mother’s Day	May 10	Sunday	2nd Sunday of May
Eid al-Adha / Bakrid	May 27	Wednesday	Islamic calendar
World No Tobacco Day	May 31	Sunday	Fixed day

June 2026 Holidays in India

Festival / Event	Date	Day	Notes
World Environment Day	June 5	Friday	Fixed day
Maharana Pratap Jayanti	June 17	Wednesday	Jyeshtha, Shukla Tritiya
Al-Hijra / Islamic New Year	June 17	Wednesday	Islamic calendar
Longest Day of the Year	June 21	Sunday	Astronomy event
Father’s Day	June 21	Sunday	3rd Sunday of June
International Yoga Day	June 21	Sunday	Fixed day
Day of Ashura	June 26	Friday	Islamic calendar
Muharram	June 26	Friday	Islamic calendar
Kabirdas Jayanti	June 29	Monday	Jyeshtha, Shukla Purnima

July 2026 Holidays in India

Festival / Event	Date	Day	Notes
Jagannath Rath Yatra	July 16	Thursday	Ashadha, Shukla Dwitiya
Guru Purnima	July 29	Wednesday	Ashadha, Shukla Purnima

August 2026 Holidays in India

Festival / Event	Date	Day	Notes
Friendship Day	August 2	Sunday	1st Sunday of August
Independence Day	August 15	Saturday	National Holiday
Tulsidas Jayanti	August 19	Wednesday	Shravana, Shukla Saptami
Onam	August 26	Wednesday	Sun in Simha
Milad-un-Nabi / Eid-e-Milad	August 26	Wednesday	Islamic calendar
Raksha Bandhan	August 28	Friday	Shravana, Shukla Purnima

September 2026 Holidays in India

Festival / Event	Date	Day	Notes
Krishna Janmashtami	September 4	Friday	Bhadrapada, Krishna Ashtami
Teachers’ Day	September 5	Saturday	Fixed day
Ganesh Chaturthi	September 14	Monday	Bhadrapada, Shukla Chaturthi
Hindi Diwas	September 14	Monday	Fixed day
Visvesvaraya Jayanti	September 15	Tuesday	Fixed day
Engineer’s Day	September 15	Tuesday	Fixed day
Autumnal Equinox	September 23	Wednesday	Astronomy event

October 2026 Holidays in India

Festival / Event	Date	Day	Notes
Gandhi Jayanti	October 2	Friday	National Holiday
Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti	October 11	Sunday	Ashwina, Shukla Pratipada
Durga Ashtami	October 19	Monday	Ashwina, Shukla Ashtami
Maha Navami	October 19	Monday	Ashwina, Shukla Navami
Dussehra	October 20	Tuesday	Ashwina, Shukla Dashami
Madhvacharya Jayanti	October 21	Wednesday	Ashwina, Shukla Dashami
Valmiki Jayanti	October 26	Monday	Ashwina, Shukla Purnima
Meerabai Jayanti	October 26	Monday	Ashwina, Shukla Purnima
Karwa Chauth	October 29	Thursday	Kartika, Krishna Chaturthi

November 2026 Holidays in India

Festival / Event	Date	Day	Notes
Lakshmi Puja	November 8	Sunday	Diwali period
Narak Chaturdashi	November 8	Sunday	Festival of lights
Diwali	November 8	Sunday	Major Hindu festival
Govardhan Puja	November 10	Tuesday	Kartika, Shukla Pratipada
Bhaiya Dooj	November 11	Wednesday	Kartika, Shukla Dwitiya
Nehru Jayanti	November 14	Saturday	Fixed day
Children’s Day	November 14	Saturday	Fixed day
Chhath Puja	November 15	Sunday	Kartika, Shukla Shashthi
Guru Nanak Jayanti	November 24	Tuesday	Kartika, Shukla Purnima

December 2026 Holidays in India

Festival / Event	Date	Day	Notes
World AIDS Day	December 1	Tuesday	Fixed day
Shortest Day of the Year	December 22	Tuesday	Astronomy event
Hazarat Ali’s Birthday	December 23	Wednesday	Islamic calendar
Christmas	December 25	Friday	Fixed day

Why This 2026 Holiday Calendar Is Useful

Helps plan vacations, leaves & office holidays
Perfect for school & college events
Useful for businesses scheduling campaigns
Ideal for astrology, panchang, and festival bloggers
Easy reference for students preparing GK

Conclusion

India’s cultural heartbeat never slows down — and that’s exactly why topics like 2026 Indian Festival Calendar continue to pull steady traffic month after month. People search for festival dates every year, making these evergreen posts a reliable source of visitors.

When you consistently publish “Important Days & Festival Calendars” for each year (and even for each month), you create a traffic pipeline that refreshes itself annually. Whether it’s students preparing for GK, office-goers planning leaves, or families scheduling travel and puja dates — everyone needs a clean, updated festival list.

Faq’s

What is the 2026 Indian Festival Calendar?

The 2026 Indian Festival Calendar is a month-by-month list of all major Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, and Jain festivals celebrated across India in 2026. It helps users plan holidays, travel, and religious rituals in advance.

Why should I check the 2026 Indian Festival Calendar?

This calendar is useful for students, families, travellers, event planners, and social media creators who want accurate festival dates and important observances for the entire year.

Is the 2026 Indian Festival Calendar accurate for all states of India?

Most festival dates are common across India, but some events—especially regional festivals—may vary by state or local traditions. Always cross-check regional calendars for state-specific holidays.

Does the 2026 Indian Festival Calendar include government holidays?

Yes, along with religious festivals, the calendar typically includes national holidays, public observances, and major cultural events.

How can I use the 2026 Indian Festival Calendar for planning?

You can use it to schedule social media posts, plan vacations, set reminders for rituals, prepare school projects, or manage business promotions around festive seasons.

Are festival dates the same every year?

No. Many Indian festivals follow the lunar calendar, so dates shift every year—another reason why the 2026 Indian Festival Calendar becomes essential for accurate planning.

Can I download the 2026 Indian Festival Calendar?

Yes, many websites provide downloadable PDF versions, monthly printable calendars, and festival lists for easy offline use.

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