• Govardhan Puja (Annakut) 2026

    Govardhan Puja is celebrated with a mountain of food offered to Lord Krishna and marks the Hindu new year in many parts of western India.

  • Bhai Dooj 2026

    Bhai Dooj celebrates the bond between sisters and brothers, with a tilak ceremony followed by gifts and a family meal.

  • Children’s Day 2026

    Children's Day in India is celebrated on 14 November and is a popular occasion to gift books, toys and games to kids.

  • Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026

    Guru Nanak Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of the first Sikh Guru with prayers, langar and sweets shared with family and neighbours.

  • Lohri 2027

    Lohri is the Punjabi winter harvest festival celebrated around a bonfire with peanuts, popcorn and sweets, and is especially special for newlyweds and newborns.

  • Makar Sankranti & Pongal 2027

    Makar Sankranti and Pongal mark the sun's northward journey and the harvest, celebrated with til-gud sweets, kite flying and traditional feasts across India.

  • Republic Day 2027

    Republic Day honours the adoption of the Indian Constitution with parades and patriotic celebrations across the country.

  • Vasant Panchami 2027

    Vasant Panchami welcomes spring and honours Goddess Saraswati, when students traditionally offer pens and books and wear yellow.

  • Maha Shivratri 2027

    Maha Shivratri is the great night of Lord Shiva, observed with fasting, night-long prayers and temple visits.

  • International Women’s Day 2027

    International Women's Day celebrates women's achievements and is a popular occasion to thank the women in your life, at home and at work.

  • Eid al-Fitr 2027

    Eid al-Fitr ends Ramadan with prayers, feasts and Eidi, and is a major occasion for gifting new clothes, sweets and perfumes. The date depends on moon sighting.

  • Holika Dahan 2027

    Holika Dahan is the bonfire the night before Holi that symbolises the triumph of good over evil.