Hindu Festival & Vrat Calendar 2026

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: Jan 02, 07:14 AM – 09:18 AM

Makar Sankranti marks the transition of the Sun into Capricorn (Makara Rashi) and the commencement of Uttarayan, the auspicious northern journey of the Sun.

Shattila Ekadashi observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: Jan 16, 07:15 AM – 09:21 AM

Vasant Panchami welcomes spring (Ritu Raj Vasant) and celebrates the birth of Goddess Saraswati, the deity of wisdom, arts, music, and learning.

Jaya Ekadashi observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: Jan 31, 07:10 AM – 09:20 AM

Vijaya Ekadashi observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: Feb 14, 07:01 AM – 09:16 AM

Maha Shivratri marks the divine cosmic marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, as well as the night Shiva performed the cosmic dance of Tandava. Devotees perform Rudrabhishek with Panchamrit and bilva leaves throughout the 4 Prahars.

Amalaki Ekadashi observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: Mar 02, 06:46 AM – 09:07 AM

Holi signifies the triumph of devotee Prahlada and Lord Narasimha over demonic Holika, followed by Rangwali Holi celebrating the playful love of Radha-Krishna.

Papmochani Ekadashi observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: Mar 16, 06:31 AM – 08:57 AM

Ram Navami celebrates the divine birth of Maryada Purushottam Bhagwan Sri Rama in Ayodhya at midday during Madhyahna Muhurat in Shukla Navami of Chaitra month.

Kamada Ekadashi observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: Mar 31, 06:14 AM – 08:45 AM

Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Sankat Mochan Sri Hanuman Ji, the eternal devotee of Lord Rama and embodiment of courage, strength, and humility, on Chaitra Purnima.

Varuthini Ekadashi observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: Apr 15, 05:57 AM – 08:34 AM

Akshaya Tritiya (Vaishakha Shukla Tritiya) is an eternal, unblemished self-evident auspicious day (Swayam-Siddha Muhurat) where any spiritual or material initiative yields imperishable (Akshaya) rewards.

Mohini Ekadashi observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: Apr 29, 05:44 AM – 08:24 AM

Apara Ekadashi observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: May 14, 05:33 AM – 08:16 AM

Nirjala Ekadashi (Bhimseni) observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: May 28, 05:25 AM – 08:10 AM

Yogini Ekadashi observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: Jun 12, 05:23 AM – 08:10 AM

Devshayani Ekadashi (Ashadhi) observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: Jun 26, 05:25 AM – 08:12 AM

Kamika Ekadashi observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: Jul 11, 05:31 AM – 08:17 AM

Shravana Putrada Ekadashi observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: Jul 25, 05:38 AM – 08:22 AM

Aja Ekadashi observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: Aug 09, 05:46 AM – 08:27 AM

Parsva Ekadashi (Parivartini) observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: Aug 23, 05:54 AM – 08:31 AM

Raksha Bandhan honors the sacred bond of love and protection between brothers and sisters on Shravana Purnima.

Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the divine birth of Bhagwan Shri Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu, in Mathura at midnight during Rohini Nakshatra.

Indira Ekadashi observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: Sep 07, 06:01 AM – 08:34 AM

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of all obstacles (Vighnaharta) and deity of new beginnings, intellect, and prosperity.

Papankusha Ekadashi observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: Sep 22, 06:08 AM – 08:38 AM

Rama Ekadashi observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: Oct 07, 06:17 AM – 08:44 AM

Durga Puja and Sharad Navratri venerate Maa Durga's triumph over Mahishasura, symbolizing the eternal victory of righteousness over evil. In Bengal and across India, it is observed with grandeur, Durgotsav pandals, and Chandi Path.

Dussehra (Vijayadashami) celebrates the ultimate victory of Bhagwan Sri Rama over Ravana and Maa Durga's victory over demon Mahishasura. Shami Puja, Aparajita Puja, and Seema Avalanghan are performed on this day.

Devutthana Ekadashi (Prabodhini) observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: Oct 22, 06:26 AM – 08:51 AM

Karwa Chauth is an auspicious fasting festival observed by married women for the longevity, prosperity, and health of their husbands, concluded after sighting the Moon through a sieve.

Utpanna Ekadashi observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: Nov 06, 06:37 AM – 08:59 AM

Dhanteras marks the auspicious appearance of Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician holding the Amrit Kalash, and the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber for wealth, health, and family longevity.

Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha for wealth, wisdom, and auspiciousness.

Kali Puja (Mahanisha Puja) venerates Maa Kali, the destroyer of negative forces, ego, and ignorance, widely celebrated in Bengal, Assam, and across India on Kartik Amavasya midnight.

Govardhan Puja commemorates Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhan hill on his little finger to shelter the people of Braj from torrential rains sent by Indra.

Bhai Dooj commemorates the sacred bond of brother and sister on Kartik Shukla Dwitiya, following the legendary visit of Lord Yamaraj to his sister Yamuna.

Chhath Puja is an ancient Vedic festival dedicated to Surya Bhagwan and Chhathi Maiya, observed with 36 hours of rigorous Nirjala fasting, offering Sandhya Arghya to the setting Sun and Usha Arghya to the rising Sun.

Mokshada Ekadashi (Gita Jayanti) observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: Nov 21, 06:48 AM – 09:08 AM

Saphala Ekadashi observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: Dec 06, 07:00 AM – 09:17 AM

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi observed with sacred fast and Lord Vishnu worship. Parana timing: Dec 21, 07:09 AM – 09:23 AM