Festivals in October 2026 — Complete List & Dates
All Hindu festivals in October 2026 — dates, significance and the muhurat for each celebration.
Dates in October 2026
- 09 October 2026 — Amavasya: New moon.
- 11 October 2026 — Sharad Navratri begins: 9 nights of Durga Puja; Garba in Gujarat.
- 20 October 2026 — Dussehra / Vijayadashami: Ravana Dahan — victory of good over evil.
- 21 October 2026 — Ekadashi: Vishnu fasting day.
- 25 October 2026 — Sharad Purnima: Night of amrit — full moon.
🛠 City-Specific Timings — Free Tool
The times above are computed for Delhi. For your exact city (sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kaal, Abhijit Muhurat, Choghadiya), open the Live Panchang tool — free for all 50 Indian cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which festivals are in October 2026?
Festivals: Amavasya, Sharad Navratri begins, Dussehra / Vijayadashami, Ekadashi, Sharad Purnima.
Which is the most important festival this month?
Check the list above — the biggest celebrations are marked with their puja timings in the live tool.
How to get festival muhurat timings?
Open the Live Panchang tool, pick your city and the festival date — it shows all muhurat windows.
Other October 2026 Pages
Panchang · Muhurat · Ekadashi · Amavasya · Purnima
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