Complete Gujarati Hindu festival calendar for 2026 — major festivals, Ekadashi vrat days, regional celebrations. Each festival includes the Tithi, date, and significance.
In 2026, the Gujarati Panchang includes 49 festivals — 18 major festivals, 18 vrat (fasting) days, and 13 regional Gujarati observances.
Gujarati festivals have unique regional traditions. Navratri features Garba and Dandiya — a 9-night celebration. Uttarayan is a kite-flying festival unique to Gujarat. Bestu Varas (Gujarati New Year, day after Diwali) follows the Amanta calendar.
Major festivals are celebrated across all Hindu communities — Diwali, Holi, Navratri. Vrat days are fasting observances — Ekadashi, Pradosham, Chaturthi. Regional festivals are specific to Gujarat — Uttarayan, Bestu Varas, Bhadarvi Poonam.