Upavas & Festivals
Upcoming festivals & vrats
The next Hindu festivals and vrats in date order, with a live countdown — major festivals together with every Ekadashi, Purnima and Amavasya. Computed from the panchang, as of 25 August 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What are the upcoming festivals and vrats?
The list shows upcoming Hindu festivals and vrats (Upavas) in date order with a countdown. Coming up next: Raksha Bandhan, Shravana Purnima · Raksha Bandhan, Krishna Janmashtami. It merges major festivals with the recurring Ekadashi, Purnima and Amavasya vrats.
What is the difference between a festival and a vrat?
A festival (utsav) is a celebration such as Diwali or Raksha Bandhan. A vrat (upavas) is an observance often involving fasting, such as Ekadashi or Pradosh. Both are timed by the panchang and shown together here.
How are these dates calculated?
Festival and vrat dates are computed from the tithi, nakshatra and solar ingress with the Swiss Ephemeris — the same engine behind the daily panchang — rather than copied from a printed almanac.
Where can I read about each festival?
Every festival links to its full guide with the deity, significance and story. For the complete list of festivals see the Festival Guide, and for the month grid see the Hindu Calendar.