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From the point of view of Sanatan culture and Hindu calendar, every month of the year brings with it many special festivals and celebrations, but November 2026 (November 2026 Vrat Tyohar List) The month of is considered to be the most important and energetic from religious, spiritual and cultural point of view. This year, in the month of November, such a wonderful combination of Kartik and Margashirsha (Agahan) month is taking place, in which many big and holy festivals will be celebrated one after the other. From the lighting of lamps of Diwali to the echo of the great festival Chhath and Tulsi Vivah and Devuthani Ekadashi, this entire month is going to be filled with joy and enthusiasm. If you are also looking for the exact dates of the fasts and festivals coming in the month of November, then this detailed list will prove to be very useful for you. Let us know in detail the complete and accurate dates of all the major festivals coming in November 2026.
November 2026 begins with Ahoi Ashtami and Rama Ekadashi.
According to the Hindu calendar, the month of November is starting with big fasts. In the initial days of this month, there will be special fasts related to the long life of children and worship of Lord Vishnu:
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1 November 2026 (Sunday) – Ahoi Ashtami / Kalashtami: On the Ashtami date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month, mothers observe the fast of Nirjala Ahoi Ashtami for the longevity, good health and bright future of their children. Along with this, monthly Krishna Janmashtami and Kalashtami fast will also be observed on this day.
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5 November 2026 (Thursday) – Rama Ekadashi: The fast of Rama Ekadashi, which falls just before Diwali, is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Mother Lakshmi. According to religious beliefs, Rama Ekadashi has special significance among all the Ekadashis, which removes all the sins of the devotees and helps them attain Vaikuntha Dham.
Five-day holy sequence of Diwali, Dhanteras and great festivals
The main attraction of November 2026 is the festival of lights. Diwali (Diwali 2026) And associated with it are five days of holy festivals, for which special preparations are made in every house:
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6 November 2026 (Friday) – Dhanteras / Yama Deepam: On this day, the God of Ayurveda, Lord Dhanvantari, Mother Lakshmi and Kuber Ji are worshipped. Also, ‘Yam Deepam’ is lit at the main entrance of the house for Lord Yamraj to get rid of the fear of untimely death.
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7 November 2026 (Saturday) – Kali Chaudas / Narak Chaturdashi: In many parts of the country, this day is celebrated as Chhoti Diwali or Bhoot Chaturdashi, in which there is a provision for special worship of Maa Kali and Hanuman ji.
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8 November 2026 (Sunday) – Narak Chaturdashi, Diwali and Mahalakshmi Puja: This year, the main festival of Diwali will be celebrated on the Amavasya date of Kartik month on 8th November. On this auspicious night, people decorate their houses with lamps, rangoli and flowers to welcome Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha and wish for happiness and prosperity.
Govardhan Puja, Bhaiya Dooj and the great festival of folk faith, Chhath.
Immediately after Diwali, festivals symbolizing the worship of nature and the sacred love of brother and sister begin, which are celebrated with great pomp in North India:
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10 November 2026 (Tuesday) – Govardhan Puja and Annakoot: Lord Shri Krishna, Govardhan Parvat and Mother Cow are worshiped on the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. On this day, there is a tradition of preparing Chhappan Bhog and Annakoot Prasad.
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11 November 2026 (Wednesday) – Bhaiya Dooj / Yama Dwitiya: This festival of the unbreakable relationship between brother and sister is celebrated two days after Diwali. On this day, sisters apply tilak to their brothers and pray for their long life and happy life. Chitragupta puja and moon darshan will also be performed on the same day.
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15 November 2026 (Sunday) – Chhath Puja (Maha Parva): Chhath, the great festival of folk faith which lasts for four days, starts with Nahay-Khay. This difficult fast is concluded by offering Arghya to the setting sun on this day (Shashthi Tithi) and to the rising sun the next day. Especially in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand, the splendor of this festival is worth seeing.
Grand celebration of Devuthani Ekadashi, Tulsi Vivah and Dev Diwali.
In the last fortnight of November, auspicious works begin and big events of lamp donation take place at the temples:
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17 November 2026 (Tuesday) – Gopashtami and Masik Durgashtami.
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18 November 2026 (Wednesday) – Akshaya Navami and Jagaddhatri Puja.
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20 November 2026 (Friday) – Devuthani Ekadashi: On this day Lord Vishnu wakes up from four months of Yoga Nidra. With the end of Chaturmas, all types of marital, housewarming and other auspicious functions start again from this day.
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21 November 2026 (Saturday) – Tulsi Vivah: The marriage of Shaligram ji and Mata Tulsi is performed with great pomp and show in temples and homes on this day.
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23 November 2026 (Monday) – Vaikuntha Chaturdashi.
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24 November 2026 (Tuesday) – Dev Diwali and Kartik Purnima: In the religious city of Varanasi (Kashi) in Uttar Pradesh, a grand celebration of Dev Diwali is celebrated by lighting lakhs of lamps on the Ganga ghats. Bathing and donation will also be done on Kartik Purnima on this day.
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25 November 2026 (Wednesday) – Rohini Vrat.
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27 November 2026 (Friday) – Ganadheep Sankashti Chaturthi.