Hindu Holidays
| Day | Date | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Jan 15, 2024 | Makar Sankranti / Pongal |
| Friday | Jan 26, 2024 | Thaipusam |
| Wednesday | Feb 14, 2024 | Vasant Panchami |
| Friday | Mar 08, 2024 | Maha Shivaratri |
| Wednesday | Mar 20, 2024 | Hindi New Year |
| Sunday | Mar 24, 2024 | Holika Dahan |
| Monday | Mar 25, 2024 | Holi |
| Tuesday | Apr 09, 2024 | Ugadi / Gudi Padwa / Telugu New Year |
| Saturday | Apr 13, 2024 | Vaisakhi / Baisakhi / Vishu |
| Sunday | Apr 14, 2024 | Tamil New Year |
| Monday | Apr 15, 2024 | Bengali New Year / Bihu |
| Wednesday | Apr 17, 2024 | Ramanavami |
| Tuesday | Apr 23, 2024 | Hanuman Jayanti |
| Friday | May 10, 2024 | Akshaya Tritiya |
| Thursday | Jun 06, 2024 | Savitri Pooja |
| Sunday | Jul 07, 2024 | Puri Rath Yatra |
| Sunday | Jul 21, 2024 | Guru Purnima |
| Friday | Aug 09, 2024 | Nag Panchami |
| Friday | Aug 16, 2024 | Varalakshmi Vrat |
| Monday | Aug 19, 2024 | Raksha Bandhan |
| Monday | Aug 26, 2024 | Krishna Janmashtami |
| Saturday | Sep 07, 2024 | Ganesh Chaturthi |
| Monday | Sep 16, 2024 | Vishwakarma Puja |
| Tuesday | Sep 17, 2024 | Onam |
| Wednesday | Oct 02, 2024 | Mahalaya Amavasya |
| Thursday | Oct 03, 2024 | Shardiya Navratri 2024 |
| Friday | Oct 11, 2024 | Navaratri ends / Maha Navami |
| Saturday | Oct 12, 2024 | Dussehra |
| Wednesday | Oct 16, 2024 | Sharad Purnima |
| Sunday | Oct 20, 2024 | Karwa Chauth |
| Tuesday | Oct 29, 2024 | Dhanteras |
| Friday | Nov 01, 2024 | Diwali |
| Sunday | Nov 03, 2024 | Bhai Dooj |
| Thursday | Nov 07, 2024 | Chhath Puja |
| Friday | Nov 15, 2024 | Karthika Poornima |
| Wednesday | Dec 11, 2024 | Geeta Jayanti |
| Sunday | Dec 15, 2024 | Dhanu Sankranti |
| Monday | Dec 30, 2024 | Somavati Amavasaya |
What is Hindu Holidays ?
Hindu holidays are diverse and numerous, celebrating various deities, religious figures, seasonal shifts, and historical events. They are an integral part of Hindu culture and traditions, bringing families and communities together in prayer, feasting, and merriment.
Here are some of the major Hindu holidays:
Diwali: The “festival of lights,” celebrated over five days in October or November, marking the triumph of good over evil and the return of Lord Rama from exile.
Maha Shivaratri: A night dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrated in February or March with fasting, prayers, and offerings.
Holi: The “festival of colors,” celebrated in March, marking the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil.
Makar Sankranti: Celebrated in January, marking the beginning of the solar new year and the sun’s entry into Capricorn.
Ram Navami: Celebrates the birth of Lord Rama in March or April, with prayers, fasting, and enactments of the Ramayana.
Krishna Janmashtami: Celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna in August or September, with fasting, devotional singing, and dance dramas.
Navaratri: A nine-day festival honoring the goddess Durga, celebrated in September or October with fasting, prayers, and colorful decorations.
These are just a few examples, and there are many other regional and local Hindu holidays celebrated throughout the year. The dates of these holidays vary depending on the Hindu calendar, which is lunisolar, meaning it is based on both the cycles of the moon and the sun.