Celebrate the Spirit of India

New Year marks the beginning of a new calendar year and is celebrated worldwide with joy, hope, and fresh aspirations. Observed on 1 January in the Gregorian calendar, it symbolizes new beginnings, personal growth, and opportunities for positive change. People celebrate by gathering with family and friends, attending parties, watching fireworks, making New Year's resolutions, and exchanging greetings. While traditions vary across cultures, the spirit of optimism and renewal remains universal, making New Year one of the most widely celebrated occasions across the globe.

Birth anniversary of Ali ibn Abi Talib.

Christian feast day celebrating revelation of God incarnate as Jesus Christ.

Celebrated across India on January 9, 2026

Birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda celebrated as Youth Day.

First day of Pongal celebrating discarding of old belongings.

Celebrated across India on January 13, 2026

Tamil harvest festival celebrating abundance and thankfulness to nature.

Harvest festival dedicated to Surya Dev marking the sun transition into Capricorn.

Celebrated across India on January 14, 2026

Day of Pongal dedicated to cattle and livestock worship.

Day honoring Indian Army soldiers and General KM Cariappa.

Assam harvest festival marking end of harvesting season.

Final day of Pongal dedicated to family reunions and outings.

Celebrated across India on January 23, 2026

Festival dedicated to Goddess Saraswati marking arrival of spring.

Honors the date on which Constitution of India came into effect in 1950.

Celebrated across India on January 30, 2026

Celebrated across India on February 1, 2026

Global campaign raising cancer awareness and encouraging prevention.

Celebrated across India on February 12, 2026

Celebrated across India on February 14, 2026

Great night of Lord Shiva observed with fasting and night vigil.

Celebrated across India on February 19, 2026

Celebrated across India on February 19, 2026

Marks discovery of Raman Effect by Sir CV Raman.

Bonfire ceremony celebrating the victory of Prahlad over Holika.

Festival of colors, spring, and joy across India.

Celebrated across India on March 6, 2026

Global day celebrating social, economic, and cultural achievements of women.

Telugu and Kannada New Year festival.

Traditional Maharashtrian New Year celebration.

Major Islamic festival celebrating conclusion of Ramadan fasting.

Celebrated across India on March 20, 2026

Last Friday (Jumu'at al-Wida) of holy month of Ramadan.

Celebrated across India on March 20, 2026

Martyrdom day of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru.

Celebrated across India on March 26, 2026

Celebrated across India on March 27, 2026

Birth anniversary of Bhagwan Mahavira, 24th Tirthankara.

Annual commercial bank account closing day.

Christian holiday commemorating crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.

Celebrated across India on April 5, 2026

WHO global health awareness day.

Celebrated across India on April 13, 2026

Sikh New Year and founding of Khalsa Panth by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699.

Birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, architect of Indian Constitution.

Celebrated across India on April 14, 2026

Traditional astronomical Malayalam New Year festival.

Assamese New Year festival celebrating spring arrival.

Celebrated across India on April 21, 2026

Celebrated across India on April 21, 2026

Worldwide event supporting environmental protection and sustainability.

May Day honoring labor movement and workers.

Birth, enlightenment, and Parinirvana of Gautama Buddha.

Celebrated across India on May 3, 2026

Celebrated across India on May 7, 2026

Celebrated across India on May 10, 2026

Commemorates Pokhran nuclear test achievement in 1998.

Feast of Sacrifice honoring devotion of Prophet Ibrahim.

Celebrated across India on May 31, 2026

Celebrated across India on June 1, 2026

UN day for encouraging worldwide awareness for protection of environment.

First day of Muharram marking Islamic Lunar New Year 1448 AH.

Celebrated across India on June 21, 2026

UN recognized day celebrating mental and physical benefits of Yoga.

Celebrated across India on June 21, 2026

Tenth day of Muharram commemorating martyrdom of Imam Hussain.

Celebrated across India on June 29, 2026

Honors Dr. BC Roy and medical healthcare professionals.

Focusing attention on urgency of population issues.

Celebrated across India on July 16, 2026

Commemorates India victory in 1999 Kargil War.

Reverence day dedicated to spiritual and academic gurus.

Celebrating bonds of friendship across India.

Commemorates India independence from British rule in 1947.

Celebrated across India on August 19, 2026

Kerala harvest festival celebrating King Mahabali return.

Mawlid celebrating birth of Prophet Muhammad.

Celebrated across India on August 28, 2026

Birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.

Birth celebration of Lord Shri Krishna with Dahi Handi and fasting.

Birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

UNESCO day promoting importance of literacy.

Commemorates adoption of Hindi as official language of India.

Grand 10-day festival celebrating Lord Ganesha.

Celebrated across India on September 15, 2026

Celebrated across India on September 15, 2026

Birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya.

Fostering awareness of tourism social and economic value.

Birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the Nation.

Celebrated across India on October 11, 2026

Eighth day of Navratri honoring Goddess Mahagauri.

Ninth day of Navratri celebrating victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura.

Vijayadashami celebrating Lord Rama victory over Ravana.

Celebrated across India on October 21, 2026

Celebrated across India on October 26, 2026

Celebrated across India on October 26, 2026

Fasting festival observed by married women for longevity of husbands.

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas honoring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Festival of Lights celebrating Lord Rama return to Ayodhya.

Annakut festival celebrating Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill.

Celebrated across India on November 11, 2026

Celebrated across India on November 14, 2026

Birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.

Ancient Vedic festival dedicated to Sun God Surya and Chhathi Maiya.

Gurpurab celebrating birth of founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak Dev Ji.

Samvidhan Divas commemorating adoption of Constitution of India.

Global day dedicated to raising awareness of AIDS pandemic.

Nagaland grand festival of festivals showcasing tribal culture.

Celebrated across India on December 22, 2026

Birth anniversary of legendary mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan.

Evening preceding Christmas Day celebrated with midnight mass.

Annual commemoration of birth of Jesus Christ.