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Spiritual Holidays & Festivals 2026 | Religious Festival Calendar 2026

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Welcome to our spiritual holidays and festivals calendar! Explore the rich tapestry of spiritual traditions from around the world, each intricately woven with profound meanings and artistic expressions. Throughout the year, you'll discover a diverse array of festivals, each offering a unique window into cultural heritage and spiritual depth. From the joyous festivities marking the changing seasons to solemn observances honouring historical events and revered figures, every holiday holds a special significance.

Beyond their spiritual importance, many of these festivals are intertwined with the arts, showcasing music, dance, literature, and visual arts as profound expressions of faith and devotion. These artistic elements not only enhance the celebrations but also serve as bridges connecting individuals across different cultures and beliefs. Join us as we delve into this calendar, where each entry invites you to explore the spiritual essence and artistic expressions that define these cherished traditions. May this journey inspire reflection, appreciation, and a deeper understanding of our shared humanity.

FestivalDateReligion
Ganjitsu01/01/2026Japanese (folk)
Epiphany06/01/2026Christianity
Christmas Eve / Day (Orthodox Christianity and Rastafarian)06/01/2026Rastafari
Theophany / Baptism of Christ11/01/2026Christianity
The Baptism of Christ11/01/2026Christianity
The birthday of Swami Vivekananda12/01/2026Hinduism
The birthday of Guru Gobind Singh14/01/2026Sikhism
Makar Sankranti / Lohri / Pongal14/01/2026Hinduism
Shinran Memorial Day16/01/2026Buddhism
The Prophet’s Night Journey and Ascent / Lailat-ul-Isra wa’l-Mi‘raj16/01/2026Islam
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity18/01/2026Christianity
World Religions Day18/01/2026Baha’i
Sonam Losar19/01/2026Buddhism
Saraswati Puja23/01/2026Hinduism
The Conversion of Saint Paul25/01/2026Christianity
Hōnen Memorial Day25/01/2026Buddhism
Laba Jie / Laba Festival26/01/2026Buddhism / Chinese (folk)
Holocaust Memorial Day27/01/2026Civic
Jashn-e Sadeh30/01/2026Zoroastrianism
Imbolc01/02/2026Paganism
Tu B’Shevat01/02/2026Judaism
Candlemas02/02/2026Christianity
Setsubun03/02/2026Japanese (folk)
Laylat al-Bara'ah / The Night of Forgiveness03/02/2026Islam
Adar Mah Parab08/02/2026Zoroastrianism
Nirvana Day15/02/2026Jainism
Parinirvana / Nirvana Day15/02/2026Buddhism
Mahashivratri15/02/2026Hinduism
The Transfiguration15/02/2026Christianity
Shuso17/02/2026Buddhism
The New Year Festival / Chunjie17/02/2026Chinese (folk)
Ramadan17/02/2026Islam
Shrove Tuesday17/02/2026Christianity
The First Day of Lent18/02/2026Christianity
Ash Wednesday18/02/2026Christianity
Lent18/02/2026Christianity
St David’s Day01/03/2026Civic
Purim02/03/2026Judaism
The Lantern Festival03/03/2026Chinese (folk)
Magha Puja03/03/2026Buddhism
Hinamatsuri03/03/2026Japanese (folk)
Holi04/03/2026Hinduism
Hola Mahalla / Hola Mohalla04/03/2026Sikhism
The Women’s World Day of Prayer06/03/2026Christianity
Fravardigan / Muktad15/03/2026Zoroastrianism
Lailat-ul-Qadr15/03/2026Islam
Mothering Sunday15/03/2026Christianity
St Patrick’s Day17/03/2026Civic
Higan (Spring)17/03/2026Buddhism
The end of Ramadan18/03/2026Islam
St Joseph’s Day19/03/2026Christianity
Eid-ul-Fitr19/03/2026Islam
Navratri19/03/2026Hinduism
Shunbun no Hi20/03/2026Buddhism
Spring Equinox20/03/2026Paganism
Naw-Rúz20/03/2026Baha’i
Jamsheedi Noruz20/03/2026Zoroastrianism
The Annunciation of the Lord / Lady Day25/03/2026Christianity
Khordad Sal26/03/2026Zoroastrianism
Rama Navami26/03/2026Hinduism
Palm Sunday29/03/2026Christianity
Holy Week29/03/2026Christianity
Mahavira Jayanti31/03/2026Jainism
Hanuman Jayanti01/04/2026Hinduism
Passover / Pesach01/04/2026Judaism
Maundy Thursday02/04/2026Christianity
Good Friday03/04/2026Christianity
Holy Saturday04/04/2026Christianity
The Festival of Pure Brightness05/04/2026Chinese (folk)
Easter Sunday05/04/2026Christianity
Hanamatsuri08/04/2026Buddhism
Pascha12/04/2026Christianity
Songkran13/04/2026Buddhism
Yom Ha-Shoah13/04/2026Judaism
Sikh New Year14/04/2026Sikhism
Vaisakhi / Baisakhi14/04/2026Sikhism
Ridván20/04/2026Baha’i
St George’s Day23/04/2026Civic
May Eve / Beltaine Eve30/04/2026Paganism
Beltaine01/05/2026Paganism
Vesakha Puja01/05/2026Buddhism
Lag B’Omer04/05/2026Judaism
Christian Aid Week10/05/2026Christianity
Ascension Day14/05/2026Christianity
Shavuot21/05/2026Judaism
Buddha’s Birthday24/05/2026Buddhism
Anniversary of the Declaration of the Báb24/05/2026Baha’i
Hajj, the pilgrimage to Makkah24/05/2026Islam
Pentecost24/05/2026Christianity
Eid-ul-Adha26/05/2026Islam
Ascension of Bahá’u’lláh29/05/2026Baha’i
Trinity Sunday31/05/2026Christianity
Eid ul-Ghadeer03/06/2026Islam
Corpus Christi04/06/2026Christianity
The Feast of the Sacred Heart12/06/2026Christianity
The Martyrdom of Guru Arjan16/06/2026Sikhism
The Islamic New Year16/06/2026Islam
The Dragon Boat Festival19/06/2026Chinese (folk)
Midsummer Solstice21/06/2026Paganism
World Humanist Day21/06/2026Humanism
Ashura25/06/2026Islam
Jashn-e Tirgan04/07/2026Zoroastrianism
The birth of the Dalai Lama06/07/2026Buddhism
Anniversary of the Martyrdom of the Báb10/07/2026Baha’i
Ratha Yatra16/07/2026Hinduism
Tisha B’Av22/07/2026Judaism
The birthday of Haile Selassie I23/07/2026Rastafari
Asalha Puja / Dhamma Day29/07/2026Buddhism
The Entry to the Vassa29/07/2026Buddhism
Lammas / Lughnasadh01/08/2026Paganism
O-Bon13/08/2026Buddhism
The Assumption15/08/2026Christianity
The Herd Boy and Weaving Maid Festival19/08/2026Chinese (folk)
Fravardin Mah Parab20/08/2026Zoroastrianism
The birthday of the Prophet Muhammad25/08/2026Islam
The Festival of Hungry Ghosts27/08/2026Buddhism
Raksha Bandhan28/08/2026Hinduism
Janmashtami04/09/2026Hinduism
Paryushan08/09/2026Jainism
Ethiopian New Year’s Day11/09/2026Rastafari
Rosh Hashanah11/09/2026Judaism
Ganesh Chaturthi14/09/2026Hinduism
Samvatsari15/09/2026Jainism
Higan (Autumn)19/09/2026Buddhism
Yom Kippur20/09/2026Judaism
Shūbun no Hi22/09/2026Buddhism
Autumn Equinox23/09/2026Paganism
The Rabbit in the Moon Festival25/09/2026Chinese (folk)
Sukkot25/09/2026Judaism
Confucius’ Birthday28/09/2026Chinese (folk)
Jashn-e-Mehregan02/10/2026Zoroastrianism
Gandhi Jayanti02/10/2026Hinduism
Simchat Torah03/10/2026Judaism
Harvest Festival04/10/2026Christianity
Durga Puja17/10/2026Hinduism
Chongyang Festival18/10/2026Chinese (folk)
Durgashtami19/10/2026Hinduism
Installation of Guru Granth Sahib20/10/2026Sikhism
Dussehra20/10/2026Hinduism
Guru Granth Sahib Guruship20/10/2026Sikhism
Pavarana Day26/10/2026Buddhism
Halloween31/10/2026Paganism
Samhain31/10/2026Paganism
All Saints’ Day01/11/2026Christianity
All Souls’ Day02/11/2026Christianity
Coronation of Haile Selassie I02/11/2026Rastafari
Divali08/11/2026Hinduism
Gavadhan Puja10/11/2026Hinduism
Anniversary of the Birth of the Báb10/11/2026Baha’i
Inter Faith Week10/11/2026Civic
Ava Mah Parab11/11/2026Zoroastrianism
Anniversary of the Birth of Bahá’u’lláh11/11/2026Baha’i
Remembrance Day11/11/2026Civic
Shichi-Go-San15/11/2026Shinto
Anapanasati Day24/11/2026Buddhism
The Birthday of Guru Nanak24/11/2026Sikhism
The Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur24/11/2026Sikhism
Loy Krathong25/11/2026Buddhism
The Day of the Covenant25/11/2026Baha’i
The Ascension of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá28/11/2026Christianity
Advent Sunday29/11/2026Christianity
St Andrew’s Day30/11/2026Civic
Hanukah04/12/2026Judaism
Immaculate Conception of Mary08/12/2026Christianity
Bodhi Day08/12/2026Buddhism
Human Rights Day10/12/2026Civic
Winter Solstice21/12/2026Paganism
Martyrdom of Ajit & Jujhar Singh22/12/2026Sikhism
Christmas Eve24/12/2026Christianity
Christmas Day25/12/2026Christianity
Zaratosht no Diso26/12/2026Zoroastrianism
Martyrdom of Zorawar & Fateh Singh26/12/2026Sikhism
Omisoka31/12/2026Japanese (folk)
Hogmanay31/12/2026Civic
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