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🇮🇳 India Festivals 2026 — Complete Guide

IN 9 cultural festivals and celebrations in India

January

Jan 14–Jan 17
Pongal(Festival)

Tamil harvest thanksgiving festival, 4-day celebration

Jan 14–Apr 27
Kumbh Mela (Haridwar)(Festival)

Largest religious gathering on Earth. Millions bathe in the Ganges. Held every 12 years at Haridwar. 2025-2026 Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.

Jan 13
Lohri(Festival)

Punjabi harvest bonfire festival, eve of Makar Sankranti

March

Mar 19
Ugadi (Hindu Lunar New Year)(Festival)

Telugu/Kannada New Year; also Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra

April

Apr 14
Vaisakhi(Festival)

Hindu Solar New Year and Sikh New Year (Khalsa founding anniversary)

August

Aug 26–Sep 5
Onam(Festival)

Kerala's harvest festival. 10-day celebration with boat races (Vallam Kali), flower carpets (Pookalam), and Onam Sadya feast. Kerala's biggest festival.

Aug 28
Raksha Bandhan(Festival)

Festival of sibling bond, sisters tie rakhi on brothers wrists

October

Oct 17–Oct 21
Durga Puja(Festival)

Bengal's biggest festival. Five days of goddess worship, elaborate pandal art installations, cultural performances. UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

November

Nov 5–Nov 13
Pushkar Camel Fair(Festival)

World's largest camel fair in Rajasthan. Camel trading, races, cultural performances, and hot air balloons. Major tourist attraction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many festivals are in India in 2026?
There are 9 cultural festivals and celebrations in India in 2026, spread across all 12 months.
What is the biggest festival in India?
India has many important festivals throughout the year.
What is the busiest month for festivals in India?
January is the busiest month with 3 festivals in India.

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