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Hindu festival calendar for October 2026

Hindu festivals October 2026 Sharad Navratri Dussehra Karwa Chauth

October 2026 will feature a significant series of Hindu religious festivals and observances in India. The month begins with the conclusion of Shradh Paksha, with Sarvapitri Moksha Amavasya occurring on October 10.

Major celebrations include the start of Sharad Navratri on October 11, marked by Ghatasthapana. This period leads into Maha Ashtami on October 18, Maha Navami on October 19, and Vijayadashami (Dussehra) on October 20. In West Bengal, Shastra Puja is observed on October 21.

Other notable dates include Sharad Purnima on October 25, Valmiki Jayanti on October 26, and Karwa Chauth on October 29.

Sources

October 2026 Hindu Festivals List: नवरात्र से लेकर करवा चौथ, जानिए अक्टूबर के किस दिन कौन सा त्योहार [www.prabhatkhabar.com]
October 2026 Calendar: शारदीय नवरात्रि कब से? जानें दशहरा, करवा चौथ सहित पूरे महीने के व्रत-त्योहारों की डेट [hindi.asianetnews.com]