Hindu Festival Dates 2026: Dussehra to Diwali

Dates below are computed from the real positions of the Sun and Moon for New Delhi, not copied from a table. Tap a festival for the tithi timing, muhurat and puja vidhi. For another city, open the Churki Panchang.

Tue, 20 Oct	Dussehra (Vijayadashami)
Thu, 22 Oct	Papankusha Ekadashi
Sun, 25 Oct	Sharad Purnima
Thu, 29 Oct	Karwa Chauth
Sun, 1 Nov	Ahoi Ashtami
Thu, 5 Nov	Rama Ekadashi
Fri, 6 Nov	Dhanteras
Sun, 8 Nov	Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali) and Diwali
Tue, 10 Nov	Govardhan Puja
10 or 11 Nov	Bhai Dooj
Sun, 15 Nov	Chhath Puja (Sandhya Arghya)
Fri, 20 Nov	Dev Uthani Ekadashi
Sat, 21 Nov	Tulsi Vivah
Tue, 24 Nov	Kartik Purnima (Dev Diwali)

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How these dates are worked out

Each date uses the tithi (lunar day) at the time the festival rule requires, such as sunrise, afternoon, Pradosh or moonrise, together with the lunar month. Where traditions or regional calendars differ, the individual pages say so. Dates can differ by a day between calendars, so confirm with your local pandit for puja.

Looking for the whole month? See the November 2026 Hindu festival calendar.

Frequently asked questions

When is Diwali in 2026?

Sunday, 8 November 2026.

When is Dussehra in 2026?

Tuesday, 20 October 2026.

When is Karwa Chauth in 2026?

Thursday, 29 October 2026.

When is Dhanteras in 2026?

Friday, 6 November 2026.

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Times are for New Delhi in Indian Standard Time and computed from real Sun and Moon positions (Lahiri ayanamsha). Other cities differ in sunrise, sunset and moonrise; traditions differ too, so confirm puja timing with your local pandit.