Festivals 2026-27: from Dhanteras to Makar Sankranti
Every festival of the season in one place, with dates. Learn what each one means and send photos, videos and wishes for the day.
Festival guide
From Dhanteras to Chhath, every festival in one place
Dates, meaning, and photos and wishes for each day
- 6 Nov
Dhanteras
Day one of Diwali, for health, wealth and new beginnings.
- 7 Nov
Choti Diwali
Naraka Chaturdashi, the warm-up to the big night.
- 8 Nov
Diwali
Lakshmi Puja, the festival of lights.
- 10 Nov
Govardhan Puja
Annakut, when Krishna lifted the mountain.
- 11 Nov
Bhai Dooj
The last day of Diwali, for brothers and sisters.
- 15 Nov
Chhath Puja
Four days of devotion to the Sun God.
- 24 Nov
Dev Deepawali
The Diwali of the gods, on Kartik Purnima.
- 24 Nov
Guru Nanak Jayanti
The Prakash Purab of Guru Nanak Dev Ji.
- 25 Dec
Christmas
The birth of Jesus Christ, a festival of love and giving.
- 1 Jan
New Year
A fresh start and new hopes for 2027.
- 13 Jan
Lohri
A bonfire festival celebrating the winter harvest.
- 15 Jan
Makar Sankranti
The Sun's northward journey, with til, gur and kites.