India Festivals Annual Calendar 2026: Diwali, Holi, Durga Puja, Onam, Pongal, Navratri Complete Guide
Browse more guides: India travel | Asia destinations India Festivals Annual Calendar 2026: Diwali, Holi, Durga Puja, Onam, Pongal, Navratri Complete Guide TL;DR I have planned festival trips across India for six years, and 2026 lines up beautifully with Diwali on November 8, Holi on March 3-4, Durga Puja in late September, Onam in late August, and Pongal from January 14 to 17. This guide maps every major regional celebration, costs in INR and USD, dress codes, transport surcharges, and three full itineraries covering north, east, and winter circuits. Why visit India in 2026 I keep returning to India for festivals because 2026 spreads the biggest events across all four seasons. Pongal opens the year in Tamil Nadu, Holi paints the north in early March, Onam fills Kerala with flower carpets and snake boat races in late August, Durga Puja transforms Kolkata in late September, and Diwali in early November lights up rooftops from Punjab to Karnataka. Airfare in 2026 stays competitive...