Festive Calendar 2026

01
January
Thursday
New Year’s Day
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Global resets,gift-fashion,tech,life style
13
January
Tuesday
Lohri
Punjabi diaspora,bonfires,food,
winter cultural theme
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14
January
Wednesday
Makar Sankranti /
Thai Pongal / Magh Bihu
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Harvest festival across regions;high diaspora participation.
23
January
Friday
Vasant Panchami
Education,learning,culture;
good for brands in books/children's goods.
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26
January
Monday
Republic Day (India)
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Patriotic/heritage campaigns;diaspora pride.
Big Festive
JAN
Big Festive
FEB MAR
15
February
Sunday
Maha Shivaratri
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Religious, spiritual,wellness categories.
17-18
February-March
Tuesday
Ramadan
Global Muslim community festival
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03
March
Tuesday
Holika Dahan/Holi
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Very festive; color,fun; big brand visibility moment
19
March
Thursday
Ugadi/Gudi Padwa/Telugu & Kannada New Year
Regional diaspora moments; localized messaging works
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26
March
Thursday
Ram Navami
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Religious; spiritual content; brand reflections.
02
April
Thursday
Hanuman Jayanti
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Devotional content;faith-driven messaging.
14
April
Tuesday
Baisakhi /Vaisakhi/
Tamil New Year/Vishu etc.
Northern, Southern,Eastern region usages;fashion & food
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19
April
Sunday
Akshaya Tritiya
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Gold, jewelry, luxury;auspicious buying.
01
May
Friday
Buddha Purnima
Ethical, spiritual,wellness; cross-cultural reach.
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16-14
June-July
Tuesday
Muharram
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Islamic observance;important among Muslim Indian diaspora.
Big Festive
APR MAY JUN
Big Festive
JUL AUG
16
July
Thursday
Jaganath Rath Yatra
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Regional but vivid visual & cultural;diaspora in UK, US often observe
29
July
Wednesday
Guru Purnima
Sikh / Hindu spiritual observance; content themes of gratitude,mentors
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15
August
Saturday
Independence Day
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Pride & heritage angle; diaspora’s connection to homeland
26
August
Wednesday
Onam
Malayali diaspora;food, culture, art
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28
August
Friday
Raksha Bandhan
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Emotional tie-ups; gift categories; sibling bond messaging.
04
September
Friday
Janmashtami
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Krishna theme;Devotional and festive content.
14
September
Monday
Ganesh Chathurthi
Big visual festival for diaspora (UK/USE etc);Art,Community;Brand Visibility.
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11
October
Sunday
Navratri/Durga puja/Dussehra
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Biggest cultural stretch;fashion food,social gatherings.
29
October
Thursday
Karva Chauth
Female/couple-oriented;romance & gifting.
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Big Festive
SEP OCT
Big Festive
NOV DEC
08
November
Sunday
Diwali/Narak Chaturdashi
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The major one;lights,family,loyalty;massive spend periods.
11
November
Wednesday
Bhai Dooj
family;siblings;emotional bonds;promotions.
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15
December
Tuesday
Chhath puja
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Strong in Eastern diaspora;niche but deeply engaged.
25
December
Friday
Christmas
Broad observance;diaspora cross over over in cities;brand goodwill & festive season tie-ins.
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