Gujarati Hindu Festival Calendar 2026: Month-Wise Auspicious Dates, Vrats

Celebrate Gujarati Traditions with Devotion 

Gujarati Hindu festivals beautifully reflect devotion, discipline, and community spirit. From Ekadashi vrats and Sankashta Chaturthis to Navratri, Diwali, and Bestu Varas, every festival carries spiritual depth and cultural meaning.

January 2026: A Sacred Start to the Year

Makar Sankranti / Uttarayan – January 14, Wednesday
A major harvest festival marking the Sun’s northward journey. Charity, holy baths, and Surya worship are key rituals.

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi – January 25, Sunday
Observed by couples seeking blessings for children and family prosperity.

Masik Sankashta Chaturthi – January 29, Thursday
Dedicated to Lord Ganesha for removing obstacles.

February 2026: Knowledge, Devotion & Vrats

Vasant Panchami / Saraswati Puja – February 2, Monday
Worship of Goddess Saraswati for wisdom, creativity, and learning.

Jaya Ekadashi – February 9, Monday
An important Ekadashi vrat for spiritual liberation.

Masik Shivaratri – February 13, Friday
Dedicated to Lord Shiva with night-long prayers and abhishekam.

March 2026: Fasting, Faith & Holi Celebrations

Amalaki Ekadashi – March 9, Monday
Associated with Lord Vishnu and health blessings.

Masik Durgashtami – March 14, Saturday
Observed for Goddess Durga’s protection.

Holika Dahan & Dhuleti – March 4–5
Symbolizes victory of good over evil and celebration of joy.

April 2026: New Beginnings & Auspicious Days

Chaitra Navratri Begins – April 8, Wednesday
Nine days of devotion to Goddess Durga.

Ram Navami – April 16, Thursday
Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama.

Akshaya Tritiya – April 19, Sunday
An extremely auspicious day for new beginnings and charity.

May 2026: Charity & Spiritual Growth

Mohini Ekadashi – May 8, Friday
Observed for prosperity and freedom from sins.

Narasimha Jayanti – May 10, Sunday
Worship of Lord Narasimha for protection.

Buddha Purnima – May 23, Saturday
Celebrated by spiritual seekers across India.

June 2026: Ekadashi & Sacred Observances

Nirjala Ekadashi – June 25, Thursday
The most rigorous Ekadashi vrat of the year, dedicated to Lord Vishnu.

Jagannath Rath Yatra – June 23, Tuesday
The divine chariot procession of Lord Jagannath.

Vinayaki Chaturthi – June 28, Sunday
Monthly worship of Lord Ganesha.

July 2026: Chaturmas & Guru Bhakti

Devshayani Ekadashi – July 25, Saturday
Marks the beginning of Chaturmas.

Guru Purnima – July 29, Wednesday
Honouring spiritual teachers and gurus.

Gajanana Sankashta Chaturthi – July 14, Tuesday
Powerful vrat for overcoming challenges.

August 2026: Family Bonds & Divine Birthdays

Pavitra Ekadashi – August 8, Saturday
Strengthens devotion and purity.

Raksha Bandhan – August 28, Friday
Celebrates sibling love and protection.

Janmashtami (Smarta & Vaishnava) – September 3–4
Celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth with fasting and midnight puja.

September 2026: Ganesh Utsav & Pitru Paksha

Ganesh Chaturthi – September 14, Monday
Grand celebrations welcoming Lord Ganesha.

Anant Chaturdashi & Ganesh Visarjan – September 24, Thursday

Pitru Paksha Begins – September 16
Time to honour ancestors through shraddha rituals.

Indira Ekadashi – September 21, Monday

October 2026: Navratri, Dussehra & Diwali

Sharad Navratri – October 19–27
Includes Garba, fasting, and goddess worship.

Dussehra / Vijayadashami – October 23, Friday

Dhanteras – October 28, Wednesday

Diwali & Lakshmi Puja – October 30, Friday

Bestu Varas (Gujarati New Year) – October 31, Saturday

November 2026: Dev Uthani & Sacred Marriages

Devutthana Ekadashi – November 8, Sunday
Lord Vishnu awakens from Yoga Nidra.

Tulsi Vivah – November 9–10
Symbolic marriage of Tulsi and Vishnu.

Dev Diwali – November 14, Saturday

December 2026: Wisdom & Year-End Vrats

Gita Jayanti & Mokshada Ekadashi – December 1, Tuesday
Celebrates the Bhagavad Gita.

Dattatreya Jayanti – December 4, Friday

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi – December 30–31
Ends the year with divine blessings for family happiness.

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Disclaimer: Festival dates may slightly vary based on regional Panchang and Vaishnava traditions.