Festivals
Hindu festivals 2027: dates for Diwali, Holi, Navratri and the major fasts
2027 dates for Diwali, Holi, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Karwa Chauth and other major festivals, month by month.
Below are the major Hindu festival and fast dates for 2027, month by month. Dates follow the New Delhi panchang; because of tithi boundaries, some panchangs may differ by a day.
January to March 2027
| Festival | Date (2027) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Makar Sankranti | 14 January | Thursday |
| Vasant Panchami | 11 February | Thursday |
| Maha Shivaratri | 6 March | Saturday |
| Holika Dahan | 21 March | Sunday |
| Holi | 22 March | Monday |
April to June 2027
| Festival | Date (2027) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Chaitra Navratri begins / Ugadi / Gudi Padwa | 7 April | Wednesday |
| Ram Navami | 15 April | Thursday |
| Hanuman Jayanti | 20 April | Tuesday |
| Akshaya Tritiya | 9 May | Sunday |
| Vat Savitri vrat | 4 June | Friday |
| Ganga Dussehra | 13 June | Sunday |
July to September 2027
| Festival | Date (2027) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Rath Yatra | 5 July | Monday |
| Guru Purnima | 18 July | Sunday |
| Hariyali Teej | 4 August | Wednesday |
| Raksha Bandhan | 17 August | Tuesday |
| Krishna Janmashtami | 25 August | Wednesday |
| Hartalika Teej | 3 September | Friday |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | 4 September | Saturday |
| Anant Chaturdashi | 14 September | Tuesday |
| Sharad Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana) | 30 September | Thursday |
October to December 2027
| Festival | Date (2027) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Durga Ashtami | 7 October | Thursday |
| Dussehra (Vijayadashami) | 9 October | Saturday |
| Karwa Chauth | 18 October | Monday |
| Dhanteras | 27 October | Wednesday |
| Diwali (Lakshmi puja) | 29 October | Friday |
| Govardhan Puja | 30 October | Saturday |
| Bhai Dooj | 31 October | Sunday |
Things to keep in mind
- Dates follow the New Delhi panchang. Because of tithi cut-off times, some panchangs may list a day earlier or later (for example Holi on 22 or 23 March).
- The right time for a fast or puja (muhurat) depends on your city’s sunrise and moonrise. Check your city’s panchang; our panchang page shows the daily tithi, nakshatra and rahu kaal.
- Ekadashi comes twice a month; confirm the exact ekadashi date from the month’s panchang.
Common questions
Questions on this article
When is Diwali in 2027?
Diwali (Lakshmi puja) falls on Friday, 29 October 2027. Dhanteras is on 27 October and Bhai Dooj on 31 October.
When is Holi in 2027?
Holika Dahan is on Sunday, 21 March 2027, and Holi on Monday, 22 March 2027. Some panchangs list 23 March because of tithi boundaries; check your local panchang.
Do festival dates change by city?
Yes, sometimes. Tithi start and end times, sunrise and moonrise depend on location, so a one-day difference is possible. The dates here follow the New Delhi panchang.
A note: This is general guidance, not professional advice.
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