Festivals in October 2026

Festivals in October

Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (October 2, 2026 (Friday)) The full name of Mahatma Gandhi is Mohandas Karam Chand Gandhi and he was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, Gujarat. He is also addressed as the Father of the Nation, Bapu. ... that is why Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated as a national holiday on his birthday i.e. on 2nd October.

Birthday of Guru Ram Das (October 9, 2026) Guru Ram Das Jayanti is a huge festival for all the Sikhs around the world. This day is the birth anniversary of the fourth Sikh Guru, Guru Ram Das, who was the founder of Amritsar city. This festival is celebrated all over the country as Gurupurab. This day commemorates the great deeds and teachings of the Guru as well as his birth anniversary.

Dhanteras (October 25, 2026 (Sunday)) Dhanteras is a famous festival celebrated in Hinduism. This festival is celebrated two days before Diwali. Lord Dhanvantari was born on the day of Trayodashi (13th day) of Kartik Krishna Paksha. For this reason, this date is also known as 'Dhanteras' or 'Dhantrayodashi'.

Kali Puja (October 26, 2026 (Monday)) Dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali, this festival is celebrated on the new moon day of the month of Kartik, that is, on the same day as the festival of Diwali and Lakshmi Puja is celebrated all over India.

Deepavali (October 27, 2026 (Tuesday)) This festival is celebrated by people of almost all religions. Many days before the arrival of this festival, the painting and decoration of houses start. New clothes are made to wear these days, sweets are made. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped on this day so houses are decorated for her arrival and welcome.

Govardhan Pooja (October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)) Govardhan Puja is celebrated on the Pratipada of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month on the second day of Deepawali. On this auspicious day, Govardhan Parvat and Lord Shri Krishna are worshipped by the people of India. This festival is mostly celebrated in Uttar Pradesh. Cows are also worshipped on this wonderful day because Lord Krishna loves cows.

Bhaidooj (October 29, 2026 (Thursday)) The festival of Bhai Dooj is celebrated two days after Diwali. This festival is also called Yama Dwitiya, on this day there is a law to worship the god of death, Yamraj and his sister the Yamuna. Like Rakhi, this festival is also dedicated to brother and sister. On this day brothers visit their sisters at their homes.

Chhath Puja (October 30, 2026 (Friday) to October 31, 2026 (Saturday)) This festival includes a holy bath, fasting, standing in water for a long time, offering prasad and arghya. The tradition of this festival is very difficult.

Last Updated on April 28, 2026