Festivals in September 2026

Indian Festivals

The fun and gaiety of Indian celebrations continue throughout the year. The celebration of the festivals in September is a blend of tradition with enthusiasm.

Festivals in September

There are several festivals that are held in the month of September.

Radha Ashtami (September 1, 2026 (Tuesday))

Teachers day (September 5, 2026 (Saturday))Teacher's Day is celebrated every year on 5th September in honour of teachers. Teachers are respected in schools on this day, children lead a teacher's life on this day and run the entire school on their responsibility under discipline.

Grand parents day (September 7, 2026 (Monday)) Those people are very lucky to get the love of their grandparents in childhood. In their love and affection, life's education and rites are intertwined. Being a respectable and elderly member of the house, everyone respects them and everything they say is followed.

Navratri (September 13, 2026 (Sunday) To September 21, 2026 (Monday)) The word Navratri is a Sanskrit word, which means 'nine nights. During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of Shakti/Devi are worshipped. The tenth day is famous as Dussehra. Navratri is an important major festival that is celebrated all over India with great enthusiasm.

Maha Ashtami (September 20, 2026 (Sunday)) The eighth day of Navratri or Durgotsav is known as Durgashtami. According to Hinduism, it is one of the most auspicious days of Durgotsav, also known as Maha Ashtami.

Dussehra (September 22, 2026 (Tuesday)) Dussehra (Vijayadashami or Ayudh-worship) is a major festival of Hindus. Lord Rama killed Ravana on this day and Goddess Durga defeated Mahishasura after nine nights and ten days of the war. It is celebrated as the victory of truth over falsehood.



Maharaja Agrasen Jayanti (September 27, 2026 (Sunday))

Karwa Chauth (September 29, 2026 (Tuesday)) Karva Chauth is a major festival of Hindus. It is a festival celebrated in Jammu, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan of India. On this day all married women stay hungry and thirsty for their husbands throughout the day and see the moon at night and break the fast. This fast strengthens the bond of love between husband and wife.

Rohini Vrat (September 30, 2026 (Wednesday))

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