Hindu Holidays
Major Hindu festivals and observances, including Diwali, Holi, Navratri, and other important dates in the Hindu calendar.
About Hindu Holidays
Hindu holidays are observed throughout the year according to traditional Hindu calendars, which are based on a combination of lunar and solar calculations. Many festivals are associated with seasonal cycles, religious traditions, and regional customs.
Widely recognized observances include Diwali, Holi, Navratri, Dussehra, and Janmashtami. Dates often vary by year and may differ slightly between regions and calendar traditions.
This calendar provides reference dates for major Hindu festivals and observances recognized across different Hindu communities.
Upcoming Holidays
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | Janmashtami |
| October 20, 2026 | Durga Puja |
| October 20, 2026 | Diwali |
| January 21, 2027 | Thaipusam |
| March 5, 2027 | Maha Shivaratri |
| March 22, 2027 | Holi |
| April 15, 2027 | Ram Navami |
| August 15, 2027 | Janmashtami |
All Hindu Holidays
- DiwaliDiwali, also known as Deepavali, is a major Hindu festival of lights associated with renewal, auspicious beginnings, and regional traditions.
- Durga PujaDurga Puja is a major Hindu festival honoring the goddess Durga and her victory over Mahishasura in Hindu tradition.
- HoliHoli is a Hindu festival of colors associated with spring, renewal, devotion, and the triumph of good over evil.
- JanmashtamiJanmashtami is a Hindu festival marking the birth of Krishna and is observed according to the Hindu lunar calendar.
- Maha ShivaratriMaha Shivratri is a major Hindu festival dedicated to Shiva and observed according to the Hindu lunar calendar.
- Ram NavamiRam Navami is a Hindu festival marking the birth of Rama and is observed in the spring Hindu calendar cycle.
- ThaipusamThaipusam is a Tamil Hindu festival associated with Murugan and observed according to the lunar timing of the Tamil month of Thai.
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