Plan the remainder of 2026 with verified dates, concise observance notes and complete guides for major Sanatana Dharma festivals. Timings can vary by city, so confirm local tithi and Parana windows before performing time-sensitive rituals.
August 2026
23 August 2026 Shravana Putrada Ekadashi
Shravana Putrada Ekadashi 2026 guide
Date, vrat vidhi, katha and Parana guidance for the Shravana observance.
Related in Divine Store: Sampurna Ekadashi Guide eBook
September 2026
7 September 2026 Aja Ekadashi
Aja Ekadashi 2026 guide
Vrat katha, puja vidhi, significance and local Parana guidance.
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25 September 2026 Anant Chaturdashi
Anant Chaturdashi 2026 guide
Anant Puja, vrat katha, the 14-knot sacred thread ritual and Ganesh Visarjan guidance.
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October 2026
16–21 October 2026 Durga Puja
Durga Puja 2026 guide
Shashti through Vijayadashami dates, rituals, puja vidhi and significance.
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25 October 2026 Sharad Purnima
Sharad Purnima 2026 guide
Kojagiri Purnima, Lakshmi Puja, moonrise guidance and the traditional kheer ritual.
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November 2026
8 November 2026 Narak Chaturdashi
Narak Chaturdashi 2026 guide
Choti Diwali date, Abhyang Snan guidance, puja rituals and the Narakasura story.
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20–21 November 2026 Dev Uthani Ekadashi
Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2026 guide
Smarta and Vaishnava observances, vrat vidhi, Tulsi Vivah and the traditional story.
Related in Divine Store: Sampurna Ekadashi Guide eBook
24 November 2026 Kartik Purnima
Kartik Purnima 2026 guide
Kartik Snan, Vishnu Puja, Deep Daan, Dev Deepawali and spiritual significance.
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December 2026
1 December 2026 Kaal Bhairav Ashtami
Kaal Bhairav Ashtami 2026 guide
Observance date, puja vidhi, mantra, story and local Nishita timing guidance.
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20 December 2026 Mokshada Ekadashi and Gita Jayanti
Mokshada Ekadashi 2026 guide
Vrat katha, Vishnu Puja, fasting guidance, Parana and Gita Jayanti significance.
Related in Divine Store: Sampurna Ekadashi Guide eBook
Ekadashi reading path
Follow the observances in sequence: Putrada Ekadashi → Aja Ekadashi → Dev Uthani Ekadashi → Mokshada Ekadashi.
Frequently asked questions
Are these festival dates valid across India?
The main observance dates are listed for 2026, but tithi, moonrise, Nishita and Parana timings can vary by location. Use the linked guide and confirm a local Panchang for your city.
Why do some Ekadashis show two dates?
Smarta and Vaishnava traditions may observe an Ekadashi on consecutive days because their fasting rules differ.
Where can I find the complete puja method?
Each festival name links to a full guide with the relevant vrat katha, puja vidhi, ritual notes and practical guidance.