Sharad Navratri is nine nights of devotion to Goddess Durga, celebrated with garba, dandiya, fasting and colour-coded outfits.
Dussehra celebrates the victory of good over evil, with Ravana effigies burnt and new beginnings considered auspicious.
Hartalika Teej is observed by women who fast for the well-being of their husbands and for a good match, with songs, mehendi and green attire.
Ganesh Chaturthi is a ten-day festival welcoming Lord Ganesha into homes and pandals, ending with Ganesh Visarjan on 14 September.
Teachers’ Day on 5 September honours teachers, a good chance to gift something thoughtful to mentors and educators.
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the sibling bond, as sisters tie a rakhi on their brothers’ wrists and exchange gifts and sweets. A top gifting occasion in India.
Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna with midnight prayers, fasting, decorated cribs and Dahi Handi.
Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the US and is marked with community events and reflection.
Father’s Day, on the third Sunday of June, is when families celebrate fathers and father figures.
The Fourth of July celebrates US independence with barbecues, fireworks and parties.
Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of August in India and is a great reason to gift friends something personal.
Independence Day commemorates India’s freedom in 1947, with flag hoisting and patriotic events across the country.