Browse civil dates and selected Indian observances. Festival dates, official holidays and bank closures are different categories.
Vikram Samvat is the traditional calendar era used across much of North and Western India. Around Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, the Samvat year changes; therefore 2026 spans both Vikram Samvat 2082 and 2083.
Exact Ekadashi dates are awaiting source verification. The previous mechanically spaced list has been withdrawn. Consult a location-specific almanac for Smarta/Vaishnava dates and parana times.
Vikram Samvat is a traditional Indian calendar era used in almanacs, festivals and many religious contexts. It is usually 56 or 57 years ahead of the Gregorian year because the Hindu new year does not begin on 1 January.
Hindu months are tied to lunar cycles and solar correction. Chaitra, Vaishakha, Shravan and Kartika can overlap two Gregorian months, which is why festival dates move each year.
Each lunar month has two halves. Shukla Paksha is the waxing moon period leading toward Purnima. Krishna Paksha is the waning moon period leading toward Amavasya.
A tithi measures each 12-degree increment of the Moon-Sun angular separation. Its boundary is an astronomical instant, not a midnight boundary. The local clock display and the choice of an observance date depend on timezone, local sunrise and the applicable calendar convention.
Some regions count a lunar month from new moon to new moon, called Amanta. Others count from full moon to full moon, called Purnimanta. This can change how month names appear around festivals.
Regional tradition, local sunrise, moon sighting, state holiday notifications and the Panchang source can all affect observance. IndiaTime marks such dates as tentative or region-dependent where needed.
The Indian calendar is not just a list of dates. For everyday planning, users often need to know whether banks are open, whether a national holiday affects offices, whether a festival changes travel demand, and whether a traditional timing window matters for family or religious activity. IndiaTime keeps these topics connected so visitors can move from a calendar date to the relevant time tool.
Indian banks normally follow the 2nd and 4th Saturday closure rule, in addition to Sundays and notified holidays. The 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays are generally working days for many bank branches, although service levels can vary. Digital systems such as UPI, IMPS, ATMs and internet banking may continue to work even when branches are closed.
Festival dates can differ from fixed Gregorian dates because many Indian festivals follow lunar or regional calendars. Dates may also vary by state, local custom or official notification. For travel, school planning, business scheduling and bank work, always check state-specific notifications before making final decisions.
Approximate SunCalc calculations for the selected city centre, at sea level, shown in IST. Rahu Kaal divides sunrise-to-sunset into eight segments using the weekday rule. Terrain, elevation and almanac conventions can produce differences. Traditional auspiciousness is a religious interpretation; these are not medical or financial recommendations.
Use the calendar to identify Sundays, 2nd and 4th Saturdays, national holidays and major festival periods. This is especially useful before cheque deposits, branch visits, loan documentation and business payments.
Traditional calendar values such as Tithi and Nakshatra are useful for cultural context. For daily auspicious windows, visit Today's Muhurat and Rahu Kaal Today.
Markets and offices may not follow every festival date in the same way. For trading sessions, use the stock market timings page and verify exchange holidays separately.
No. Banks are generally closed on 2nd and 4th Saturdays, Sundays and notified holidays. Many branches work on 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays, though timings and services can vary.
Many Indian festivals are based on lunar calendar rules rather than fixed Gregorian dates. Regional observance can also affect the date shown locally.
National holidays are broadly applicable, but state-specific holidays differ. Always verify with the relevant state notification for official use.
No. IndiaTime is an informational reference. For legal, banking, employment or trading decisions, verify with official notifications.
These selected dates were compared with calendar references on 9 September 2026. A festival date does not automatically mean that every school, bank or workplace is closed. Local observance can differ.
| Date | Festival | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Holi होली | Calendar reference | |
| Ugadi / Gudi Padwa उगादी / गुड़ी पड़वा | Calendar reference | |
| Ram Navami राम नवमी | Calendar reference | |
| Onam / Thiruvonam ओणम | Calendar reference | |
| Janmashtami जन्माष्टमी | Calendar reference | |
| Ganesh Chaturthi गणेश चतुर्थी | Calendar reference | |
| Dussehra / Vijayadashami दशहरा / विजयादशमी | Calendar reference | |
| Diwali / Lakshmi Puja दीपावली / लक्ष्मी पूजा | Calendar reference | |
| Chhath Puja छठ पूजा | Calendar reference |
Check bank closure rules or learn how Samvat and Hindu month names work.
For a readable list of dated observances, see Indian festivals in 2026. Understand the difference between astronomical moon phases and Hindu calendar days, or read the bilingual Samvat and Hindu month guide.