Religion
Religion
Sharad Navratri 2026 begins 11 October; Dussehra on 20 October
Sharad Navratri 2026 starts with Ghatasthapana on Sunday, 11 October, and Vijayadashami (Dussehra) falls on Tuesday, 20 October. Here are the key dates and how the festival is observed across India.
Religion
Chhath Puja 13–16 November, Guru Nanak Jayanti on 24 November 2026
Chhath Puja's main day, Sandhya Arghya, falls on 15 November 2026. Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartik Purnima and Dev Deepawali are all on Tuesday, 24 November. Here are the November festival dates.
Religion
Diwali 2026 on 8 November: Lakshmi Puja muhurat, Dhanteras, Bhai Dooj and Karwa Chauth dates
Diwali falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Drik Panchang gives the New Delhi Lakshmi Puja muhurat as 5:54 pm to 7:50 pm. Karwa Chauth is on 29 October and Bhai Dooj on 11 November.