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Hindu Holidays in 2026

Reference calendar of 7 hindu holidays for 2026, with Gregorian dates for each listed observance.

Total Holidays

7

Holidays in 2026

Next Holiday

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About Hindu Holidays in 2026

The 2026 Hindu Holidays calendar lists 7 observances with their Gregorian dates for this year, appearing in 4 months of the Gregorian calendar.

Hindu festival dates are derived from traditional Hindu calendars that combine lunar and solar rules. The same festival may shift between Gregorian months from year to year and can vary slightly by region or calendar tradition.

Widely tracked observances may include Diwali, Holi, Navratri, Dussehra, and Janmashtami, depending on the entries materialized for 2026.

Holiday Distribution by Month

Holiday Dates

DateDayHoliday
February 1, 2026SundayThaipusam

A Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, widely observed in Southeast Asia.

February 15, 2026SundayMaha Shivaratri

The Great Night of Shiva, an important Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva.

March 3, 2026TuesdayHoli

The Festival of Colors, celebrating the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil.

March 26, 2026ThursdayRam Navami

Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Vishnu.

August 25, 2026TuesdayJanmashtami

Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, one of the most important Hindu deities.

October 20, 2026TuesdayDurga Puja

A major festival celebrating the goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura.

October 20, 2026TuesdayDiwali

The Festival of Lights, one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals.

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