Hinduism festivals in 2027
Dates of Hinduism festivals in 2027, with the day of the week and how certain each date is.
Dates last checked on 2026-10-21. Lunar-calendar dates can differ by a day between regions.
January 2027
- Tue, Jan 12National Youth Day (Swami Vivekananda Jayanti)Fixed date
- Thu, Jan 14 to Jan 17PongalFixed dateThai Pongal, the main day, is usually January 14. Some regions mark it on January 15.
- Thu, Jan 14Makar SankrantiFixed dateSometimes January 15, depending on the year and region.
February 2027
- Fri, Feb 19Shivaji Maharaj JayantiFixed dateThe date officially observed in Maharashtra.
March 2027
- Sat, Mar 6Maha ShivaratriConfirmedDepends on the lunar calendar and can differ by a day between regions.
- Mon, Mar 22HoliConfirmedThe main day of colours. Holika Dahan, the bonfire, is the evening before. Depends on the lunar calendar and can differ by a day between regions.
April 2027
- Wed, Apr 14VaisakhiFixed dateUsually April 13 or 14, when the Sun enters Aries.
August 2027
- Tue, Aug 17Raksha BandhanConfirmedDepends on the lunar calendar and can differ by a day between regions.
- Wed, Aug 25JanmashtamiConfirmedDepends on the lunar calendar and can differ by a day between regions.
September 2027
- Sat, Sep 4Ganesh ChaturthiConfirmedThe first day of the festival, which lasts up to ten days. Depends on the lunar calendar and can differ by a day between regions.
- Thu, Sep 30 to Oct 8NavratriExpectedNine nights ending on the day before Dussehra. Depends on the lunar calendar and can differ by a day between regions.
October 2027
How these dates were checked
Fixed and rule-based dates, such as Christmas or the third Monday of January, are exact. Easter, Islamic festivals (from the Umm al-Qura calendar), Lunar New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival and Hanukkah are calculated from their calendars. Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Jain festival dates were cross-checked against several independent published calendars, and a date is left out when they disagree. Because lunar festivals depend on the moon, always confirm the exact day with your local calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Which festivals are in 2027?
This calendar lists 55 festivals and commemorative days for 2027, including Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain and Jewish festivals, national days and global celebrations.
Are these festival dates official?
No. They are checked against several published calendars (last checked 2026-10-21), but they are not official government notices. Lunar-calendar festivals can differ by a day between regions, and festivals marked “Expected” depend on moon sighting. Confirm with your local authority, temple, mosque or government holiday list before making plans.
Why do many festival dates change every year?
Many festivals follow lunar or lunisolar calendars, whose years are not the same length as the Gregorian year, so the Gregorian date moves from year to year. Festivals tied to a fixed date, such as Christmas or Independence Day, stay on the same day.