Hindu Festivals 2027

Here are the major Hindu festivals 2027 in one festival list, with the date, weekday and a short note on each, plus a free printable 2027 calendar with every festival marked. Diwali 2027 falls on Friday, October 29 and Holi 2027 on Monday, March 22. Hindu festivals follow the lunisolar calendar, so their dates move each year and can differ by a day between regions and local panchangs.

Hindu festivals 2027 at a glance

Dates follow the Government of India holiday lists and common panchangs; regional calendars can differ by a day.

Printable Hindu calendar 2027

Download a Hindu calendar 2027 with the festivals already marked: a year at a glance, all 12 months on A4 with a Monday start, October with Dussehra, Karwa Chauth and Diwali, and March with Maha Shivaratri and Holi.

Diwali 2027: the festival of lights

Diwali 2027 is on Friday, October 29, on the new moon night (Amavasya) of the month of Kartika. Homes are cleaned and decorated with rangoli and rows of clay lamps called diyas, families perform Lakshmi Puja in the evening, and the night ends with sweets and fireworks. Diwali is the center of a five-day festival:

• Dhanteras: usually two days before Diwali, a day for buying gold, silver or new utensils.
• Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali): the day before Diwali.
• Diwali and Lakshmi Puja: Friday, October 29.
• Govardhan Puja: Saturday, October 30, honoring Lord Krishna.
• Bhai Duj: Sunday, October 31, celebrating brothers and sisters.

Diwali is also celebrated by Sikhs, Jains and some Buddhists, and it is a public holiday in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius, Fiji, Trinidad and Tobago and other countries.

Holi 2027: the festival of colors

Holi 2027 is on Monday, March 22, the day after the full moon bonfire of Holika Dahan on the evening of Sunday, March 21. It celebrates the arrival of spring and the victory of good over evil, from the story of Prahlad and Holika. People throw colored powder and water, share sweets such as gujiya, and visit friends and family. Choose natural, skin-safe colors and protect eyes, especially for children.

Navratri, Dussehra and the autumn festivals

The nine nights of Navratri end the day before Dussehra, which falls on Saturday, October 9 in 2027. Navratri honors the goddess Durga in her nine forms, with fasting, garba and dandiya dances in Gujarat and Durga Puja in Bengal. Dussehra marks Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana, and in many towns giant effigies of Ravana are burned. Karwa Chauth follows on Monday, October 18, then the five days of Diwali and Chhath Puja on Thursday, November 4.

Festival list 2027: Hindu festivals through the year

• Winter: Makar Sankranti and Pongal on January 15 mark the sun’s move into Capricorn and the winter harvest, with kites in Gujarat and sweet pongal rice in Tamil Nadu.
• Spring: Maha Shivaratri on March 6, Holi on March 22, Gudi Padwa and Ugadi (New Year in Maharashtra and the Deccan) on April 7, and Ram Navami on April 15.
• Monsoon: Rath Yatra in Puri on July 5, Raksha Bandhan on August 17, Janmashtami on August 25 and Ganesh Chaturthi on September 4, the start of ten days of celebrations in Maharashtra.
• Harvest: Onam, Kerala’s harvest festival, on September 12.

Celebrating Hindu festivals 2027 at school and at home

Teachers can use the printable calendar to introduce one festival a month: rangoli patterns and diya painting before Diwali, color mixing for Holi, kite making for Makar Sankranti, and rakhi bracelets for Raksha Bandhan. Families living outside India often mark the main festivals on a shared family calendar so children can plan time off school, invite friends and join celebrations at the local temple. Add your own family dates in the calendar maker, and print a copy for grandparents too.

How the Hindu calendar 2027 works

Most Hindu festivals are set by the lunisolar calendar. Months follow the moon, and an extra month is added every few years to keep the festivals in their seasons, so Diwali always falls in October or November and Holi in March. A few festivals, such as Makar Sankranti and Vaisakhi, follow the sun and stay close to the same date every year. Different regions use different calendar systems and start the month at the new moon or the full moon, which is why some festivals are kept on different days in different states. Wikipedia’s Hindu calendar article explains the tithis, months and eras in detail.

Print a 2027 calendar with these dates

The calendar maker below opens with the Hindu festivals for 2027 already marked. Switch between a year at a glance, one page per month or a single month; add India’s public holidays or another country’s holidays on top, turn on moon phases to see the new and full moons, and download a free PDF for US Letter, A4 or A5.

Hindu festivals 2027: frequently asked questions

When is Diwali 2027?

Friday, October 29, 2027. Govardhan Puja is on October 30 and Bhai Duj on October 31.

When is Holi 2027?

Monday, March 22, 2027, with Holika Dahan on the evening of March 21.

When is Dussehra 2027?

Saturday, October 9, 2027, at the end of Navratri.

How many festivals are on this list?

The festival list 2027 above has 17 major dates. There are many more regional and local festivals throughout the year.

Why do some calendars show a different date?

Festival dates depend on the local panchang and on when a tithi (lunar day) begins at your location, so dates can differ by a day between regions and countries.

Is the Hindu calendar 2027 free to print?

Yes. Every calendar on this page is free for home, temple or school use.

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• India Holidays 2027 with the public holiday list
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• October 2027 calendar and March 2027 calendar
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