Explore a comprehensive guide on fairs, festivals and religious celebrations observed across India.
Festivals in India
India represents vast diversity of religions, culture and traditions melted together with peace, harmony and affection for each other. Festivals in India reflects this multi-cultural unique approach to celebrate each occasion with fasts, prayers, free food, visiting pilgrimage place and so many traditions that are almost centuries old. Our Festivals in India guide portrays a unique collection of festivals celebrated across all regions and states of India.
Upcoming Festivals in India (August & September)
Festival | Day & Date in 2025 |
Nag Panchami | Tuesday, July 29, 2025 |
Friendship Day | Sunday, August 3, 2025 |
Raksha Bandhan | Saturday, August 9, 2025 |
Sanskrit Diwas | Saturday, August 9, 2025 |
Independence Day | Friday, August 15, 2025 |
Janmashtami | Saturday, August 16, 2025 |
Dahi Handi | Sunday, August 17, 2025 |
Hartalika Teej | Tuesday, August 26, 2025 |
Ganesh Chaturthi | Wednesday, August 27, 2025 |
Hindu Festivals
Vasant Panchami | Hindu New Year | Navratri | Chaitra Navratri 2026 | Ashadha Gupta Navratri | Magha Gupta Navratri | Holika Dahan | Gudi Padwa | Hanuman Jayanti | Raksha Bandhan | Guru Purnima | Nag Panchami | Ganesh Visarjan | Durga Puja | Sharad Purnima | Dhanteras | Labh Panchami