Festival dates in India
Losar in Sikkim, Dashain in Darjeeling, Hornbill in Nagaland, Diwali across the country. Plan your trip around the day.
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Oct 21
Dashain
21 October 2026 · All over Nepal, Darjeeling, Sikkim, Assam and Bhutan · date being confirmed
Greatest Hindu Festival Dashain is also known as Badadashain or Bijaya Dashami.
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Oct 21
Dusshera (Vijaydashmi)
21 October 2026 · All over India
The tenth day after Navratri is called Dusshera, on which number of fairs are organized throughout the northern India, burning effigies of Ravana.It is also called 'Vijayadashmi' as this day…
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Nov 8
Diwali
8 November 2026 · All over India and Nepal
Festival of Lights Diwali is also known as Deepawali, it is the festival of lights.
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Nov 11
Tihar(Bhai Tika)
11 November 2026 · Nepal
The festival of Tihar corresponds to the Indian festival of Diwali(the festival of lights).
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Dec 30
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Feb 7 2027
Sonam Lhosar
7 February 2027 · Sikkim, Darjeeling, Nepal
Tamang New Year The word Lho means “year,” and Sar means “new,” so Lhosar refers to the beginning of the new year.
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Mar 6 2027
Maha Shivaratri
6 March 2027 · India and Nepal
Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honor of Lord Shiva.
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Mar 21 2027
Holi
21 March 2027 · Nepal
The festival of Colors Holi is a widely celebrated Hindu spring festival, often called the “festival of colors.” It symbolizes the victory of good over evil and welcomes the arrival…
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Jul 6 2027
H.H. Dalai Lama B. Day
6 July 2027 · Dharamasala, India
H.H. Dalai Lama B. Day, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama , Jetsun Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso, referred to as Yeshe Norbu (Wishfulfilling Gem) or Kundun was born on born on 6 July 1935.
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Sep 3 2027
Teej Festival
3 September 2027 · Nepal
Teej is one of Nepal's most joyful festivals, and it truly belongs to the women.
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Oct 10 2027
Dusshera (Vijaydashmi)
10 October 2027 · All over India
The tenth day after Navratri is called Dusshera, on which number of fairs are organized throughout the northern India, burning effigies of Ravana.It is also called 'Vijayadashmi' as this day…
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Oct 29 2027
Diwali
29 October 2027 · All over India and Nepal
Festival of Lights Diwali is also known as Deepawali, it is the festival of lights.
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Oct 31 2027
Tihar(Bhai Tika)
31 October 2027 · Nepal
The festival of Tihar corresponds to the Indian festival of Diwali(the festival of lights).
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Nov 20 2027
Lhabab Duchen
20 November 2027 · All over Sikkim, Nepal, Bhutan
Descending day of Lord Buddha from Heaven Lhabab Duchen is one of the four Buddhist festivals commemorating four events in the life of the Buddha.
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Dec 30 2027
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Festival trips
Itineraries built around a festival. Each can be moved to fit the year's date.
Find a trip to start from
- Eastern Himalaya Sikkim & Darjeeling Short stays, village walks, festivals and the Goecha La and Sandakphu treks. See itineraries →
- Eastern Himalaya Assam & North East Kaziranga, Majuli, Meghalaya, Nagaland and the Hornbill Festival. See itineraries →
- Two countries India + Bhutan Sikkim and Darjeeling combined with Bhutan, overland via Phuentsholing. See itineraries →
- Across India Rest of India Golden Triangle, Rajasthan, Kerala, tigers and Ladakh. See itineraries →
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