Upcoming Events
- Thu, May 28Eid al-Adha
- Mon, Jun 29Kabir Jayanti
- Wed, Jul 29Guru Purnima
- Sat, Aug 15Independence Day
- Fri, Sep 4Janmashtami
- Mon, Sep 14Ganesh Chaturthi
Varanasi — 2026 Calendar
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January
- Republic DayMon, Jan 26
- Makar SankrantiWed, Jan 14
February
- Maha ShivaratriSun, Feb 15
March
- Eid al-FitrSat, Mar 21 – Mon, Mar 23
- Ram NavamiThu, Mar 26
- HoliTue, Mar 3
April
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Ambedkar JayantiTue, Apr 14
May
- Eid al-AdhaThu, May 28 – Sat, May 30
June
- Kabir JayantiMon, Jun 29
July
- Guru PurnimaWed, Jul 29
August
- Independence DaySat, Aug 15
September
- Ganesh ChaturthiMon, Sep 14
- JanmashtamiFri, Sep 4
October
- Dussehra (Vijayadashami)Tue, Oct 20
- Gandhi JayantiFri, Oct 2
November
- Diwali (Festival of Lights)Sun, Nov 8
- Guru Nanak JayantiTue, Nov 24
December
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
Frequently Asked Questions — Varanasi Events 2026
- How many events does Varanasi have in 2026?
- Varanasi has 20 festivals and events in 2026, including holidays observed in India.
- What are the main events in Varanasi?
- The main events in Varanasi include Kabir Jayanti, Guru Purnima, Eid al-Fitr, Ram Navami, Maha Shivaratri.
- When is the next event in Varanasi?
- The next upcoming event in Varanasi is Eid al-Adha on Thursday, May 28, 2026.