November 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar: Diwali, Chhath Puja, Dev Diwali and Other Important Dates
November 2026 features several important Hindu festivals, including Dhanteras, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Gujarati New Year, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja, Tulsi Vivah and Dev Diwali. The month also includes Rama Ekadashi, Masik Shivratri, Kartik Purnima an...
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November 2026 Hindu festival calendar with dates for Diwali, Dhanteras, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja, Tulsi Vivah and Dev Diwali.
November 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar: November brings several important Hindu festivals and religious observances, including Rama Ekadashi, Dhanteras, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja, Tulsi Vivah and Dev Diwali. The month also features Gujarati New Year, Masik Shivratri, Masik Durgashtami and Kartik Purnima. Guru Nanak Jayanti will also be observed on November 24, coinciding with Dev Diwali and Kartik Purnima.
The first half of November will be particularly significant, with Diwali celebrations followed by Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj and the four-day Chhath festival. Later in the month, devotees will observe Tulsi Vivah and Dev Diwali, marking important occasions in the Hindu religious calendar.
Here is the complete list of November 2026 Hindu festival dates, along with the religious significance of the major festivals and vrats.
November 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar: Complete List of Dates
Note: Festival dates can vary by region, local Panchang, tithi timings and religious tradition. The dates above follow the November 2026 Hindu calendar for India, with some corrections to the supplied list where the calendar places an observance on a different day.
Major Hindu Festivals in November 2026
1. Masik Krishna Janmashtami – November 1, 2026
Masik Krishna Janmashtami is a monthly observance dedicated to Lord Krishna. Devotees worship Krishna, offer prayers and may observe a fast as part of their spiritual practice. The occasion provides an opportunity to remember his teachings, devotion and role in Hindu tradition.
November 1 also coincides with other observances, including Ahoi Ashtami and Kalashtami, according to the regional Hindu calendar.
Rama Ekadashi is an important fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It falls during Krishna Paksha, the waning phase of the Moon, in the Hindu month of Kartik.
Devotees observe a fast, offer prayers to Lord Vishnu and recite religious texts associated with Ekadashi. The observance is traditionally associated with spiritual discipline, devotion and the pursuit of peace and prosperity. Fasting practices differ, with some devotees avoiding grains and others following stricter vrat rules.
Dhanteras marks the beginning of the main Diwali festivities. The festival is associated with Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity, and Lord Dhanvantari, who is revered in connection with health and Ayurveda.
Families traditionally clean and decorate their homes, light lamps and perform Lakshmi Puja. Buying gold, silver, utensils or other valuables is considered auspicious in many communities. The day also encourages prayers for good health, financial well-being and prosperity.
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Pradosh Vrat also falls on November 6, making it a significant day for devotees who worship Lord Shiva during the evening twilight period.
4. Choti Diwali and Hanuman Puja – November 7, 2026
Choti Diwali, commonly associated with Narak Chaturdashi, is traditionally observed before the main Diwali celebration. It is linked to the victory of good over evil and the defeat of the demon Narakasura in Hindu tradition.
The 2026 calendar places Narak Chaturdashi on November 8, alongside Diwali. However, November 7 is associated with Kali Chaudas, Hanuman Puja and Masik Shivratri in the calendar consulted. Regional customs and the timing of the Chaturdashi tithi may influence how pre-Diwali rituals are observed.
Hanuman Puja is performed by devotees seeking courage, strength and protection. Masik Shivratri is a monthly observance dedicated to Lord Shiva, with prayers and night-time worship forming part of the tradition.
5. Diwali – November 8, 2026
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of India's most widely celebrated festivals. The festival symbolises the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Homes and public spaces are illuminated with diyas, candles and decorative lights, while families exchange sweets and gifts.
Lakshmi Puja is a central ritual of Diwali. Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity and Lord Ganesha for wisdom and auspicious beginnings. The day is also marked by prayers, festive meals, rangoli designs and family gatherings.
Diwali traditions differ across regions. In many parts of northern India, the festival is associated with Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya after his victory over Ravana. In other traditions, the occasion is connected with Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Krishna and regional legends.
6. Kartik Amavasya – November 9, 2026
Amavasya refers to the new Moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar. Kartik Amavasya is closely associated with Diwali and rituals dedicated to ancestors in some Hindu traditions.
The calendar places Diwali and Lakshmi Puja on November 8, while Kartik Amavasya is listed separately on November 9. This distinction reflects the importance of local tithi timings in determining festival dates. Devotees should consult their regional Panchang for the appropriate timing of puja and other observances.
Govardhan Puja commemorates Lord Krishna's protection of the people of Vrindavan by lifting Govardhan Hill, according to Hindu tradition. The festival celebrates devotion, gratitude towards nature and the importance of food and agricultural abundance.
Devotees worship Govardhan Hill symbolically and prepare offerings known as Annakut, meaning a mountain of food. Temples may arrange elaborate food offerings, which are later distributed as prasad.
Govardhan Puja is generally observed on the first day of Shukla Paksha in Kartik, following Diwali. In 2026, the principal observance falls on November 10.
8. Gujarati New Year – November 10, 2026
Gujarati New Year, also known as Bestu Varas, follows Diwali and marks the beginning of a new year in the traditional Gujarati calendar.
Families visit temples, exchange greetings and seek blessings for prosperity and success. Businesses may open new account books and perform rituals for a positive beginning to the year. The occasion is an important cultural celebration for Gujarati communities in India and abroad.
9. Bhai Dooj – November 11, 2026
Bhai Dooj celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters traditionally apply a tilak to their brothers' foreheads, perform prayers for their well-being and offer sweets. Brothers, in turn, express affection and may give gifts to their sisters.
The festival is associated with the story of Yama and his sister Yamuna in Hindu tradition. It is also known as Bhaiya Dooj, Bhau Beej or Bhai Tika in different regions. In 2026, the calendar lists Bhai Dooj on November 11.
10. Chhath Puja – November 13–16, 2026
Chhath Puja is a major festival dedicated to Surya, the Sun God, and Chhathi Maiya. It is especially popular in Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and among communities living elsewhere in India and abroad.
The festival involves fasting, prayer, ritual bathing and offerings to the setting and rising Sun. Devotees pray for the health, happiness and prosperity of their families. The observance is known for its discipline and the importance it places on purity, gratitude and nature.
The main rituals traditionally unfold over four days: Nahay Khay, Kharna, Sandhya Arghya and Usha Arghya. The exact date on which each ritual falls should be checked against the relevant regional calendar. For 2026, the principal Chhath Puja date is November 15, with the festival period extending around it.
11. Masik Durgashtami – November 17, 2026
Masik Durgashtami is a monthly observance dedicated to Goddess Durga. It falls on Ashtami Tithi during Shukla Paksha and is marked by prayers, offerings and devotional practices.
Devotees seek the Goddess's blessings for strength, courage and protection from difficulties. Some observe a fast, visit temples or recite hymns dedicated to Durga. The monthly observance is distinct from the more widely celebrated Durga Ashtami during Navratri.
Devutthana Ekadashi, also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi or Dev Uthani Ekadashi, marks the traditional awakening of Lord Vishnu from his four-month cosmic sleep, known as Yoga Nidra.
The occasion is significant because it marks the end of Chaturmas in many Hindu traditions. Devotees observe fasts, worship Lord Vishnu and visit temples. In several communities, the day also signals the resumption of auspicious ceremonies, including weddings, according to local religious customs.
The calendar lists Devutthana Ekadashi on November 20 and Gauna or Vaishnava observances on November 21. The date followed may differ according to sampradaya and regional Panchang.
Tulsi Vivah symbolically celebrates the marriage of the sacred Tulsi plant, revered as a manifestation of Goddess Tulsi or Vrinda, to Lord Vishnu or his form Shaligram.
Families and temples decorate the Tulsi plant, perform wedding-style rituals and offer prayers. The festival is traditionally associated with the beginning of the Hindu wedding season after Chaturmas. Customs vary across regions, and some communities observe Tulsi Vivah on different dates depending on their religious calendar.
14. Dev Diwali – November 24, 2026
Dev Diwali, also known as Dev Deepawali, is celebrated on Kartik Purnima, the full Moon day of the Hindu month of Kartik. The occasion is particularly associated with Varanasi, where the ghats along the Ganga are illuminated with thousands of lamps.
The festival is traditionally described as the Diwali of the gods. Devotees light diyas, take ritual baths, offer prayers and participate in Ganga Aarti. The celebration is also linked to Lord Shiva's victory over the demon Tripurasura in Hindu tradition. Dev Diwali falls on November 24 in 2026, coinciding with Kartik Purnima and Guru Nanak Jayanti.
15. Guru Nanak Jayanti – November 24, 2026
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, commemorates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism and the first Sikh Guru.
The day is observed with prayers at gurdwaras, devotional singing known as kirtan, processions and community meals called langar. The teachings of Guru Nanak emphasise devotion to one God, equality, honest living and selfless service.
In 2026, Guru Nanak Jayanti falls on November 24, the same date as Dev Diwali and Kartik Purnima.
16. Kartik Purnima – November 24, 2026
Kartik Purnima is the full Moon day of the Hindu month of Kartik and is considered highly auspicious in several Hindu traditions. Devotees may take ritual baths in sacred rivers, light lamps, make charitable donations and visit temples.
The day is associated with several religious traditions, including Tripurari Purnima, which commemorates Lord Shiva's victory over Tripurasura. It is also important for pilgrimage and devotional activities across India.
Kartik Purnima coincides with Dev Diwali and Guru Nanak Jayanti in 2026, making November 24 one of the month's most significant dates for religious observances.
