Gujarati Calendar 2026
Gujarati Calendar 2026 lists the months, festivals, vrats and holidays for the year. The dates follow the Purnimanta lunisolar calendar and Vikram Samvat 2082–2083. The Gujarati new year is Bestu Varas, the day after Diwali, on 9 November 2026. Uttarayan is a solar date, so it stays on 14 January. Tithi dates on the month pages are for Ahmedabad.
Months
Each month page has the festival list and the daily tithi, nakshatra and sunrise.
| Month | View Calendar |
|---|---|
| January 2026 Calendar / જાન્યુઆરી | January |
| February 2026 Calendar / ફેબ્રુવારી | February |
| March 2026 Calendar / માર્ચ | March |
| April 2026 Calendar / એપ્રિલ | April |
| May 2026 Calendar / મે | May |
| June 2026 Calendar / જૂન | June |
| July 2026 Calendar / જુલાઈ | July |
| August 2026 Calendar / ઓગસ્ટ | August |
| September 2026 Calendar / સપ્ટેમ્બર | September |
| October 2026 Calendar / ઓક્ટોબર | October |
| November 2026 Calendar / નવેમ્બર | November |
| December 2026 Calendar / ડિસેમ્બર | December |
Gujarati Calendar 2026 Festivals, Vrats, and Marriage Muhurat
The tables below list the main festivals, ekadashi fasts and marriage dates for 2026. Dates follow the Purnimanta calendar and Vikram Samvat 2082–2083.
Major Festivals Important Dates 2026
| Month | Festival/Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| January | Makara Sankranti / Uttarayan / મકર સંક્રાંતિ / ઉત્તરાયણ | January 14, 2026 |
| January | Vasi Uttarayan / વાસી ઉત્તરાયણ | January 15, 2026 |
| January | Vasant Panchami / વસંત પંચમી | January 23, 2026 |
| January | Vishwakarma Jayanti / વિશ્વકર્મા જયંતિ | January 30, 2026 |
| February | Maha Shivaratri / મહા શિવરાત્રિ | February 15, 2026 |
| March | Holika Dahan / હોળિકા દહન | March 2, 2026 |
| March | Holi / Dhuleti / હોળી / ધૂળેટી | March 3, 2026 |
| March | Gudi Padwa / ગુડી પાડવા | March 20, 2026 |
| March | Rama Navami / રામ નવમી | March 27, 2026 |
| March | Mahavir Jayanti / મહાવીર જયંતિ | March 31, 2026 |
| April | Hanuman Jayanti / હનુમાન જયંતિ | April 12, 2026 |
| April | Akha Trij / Parshuram Jayanti / અક્ષય તૃતીયા / પરશુરામ જયંતિ | April 19, 2026 |
| May | Shani Jayanti / શનિ જયંતિ | May 16, 2026 |
| June | Nirjala Ekadashi / નિર્જળા એકાદશી | June 25, 2026 |
| July | Jagannath Rath Yatra, Ahmedabad / જગન્નાથ રથયાત્રા | July 16, 2026 |
| July | Guru Purnima / ગુરુ પૂર્ણિમા | July 29, 2026 |
| August | Independence Day / સ્વતંત્રતા દિવસ | August 15, 2026 |
| August | Parsi New Year (Pateti) / પાટેટી | August 16, 2026 |
| August | Raksha Bandhan / રક્ષાબંધન | August 28, 2026 |
| August | Bol Choth / બોલ ચોથ | August 31, 2026 |
| September | Nag Pancham / નાગ પાંચમ | September 1, 2026 |
| September | Randhan Chhath / રાંધણ છઠ | September 2, 2026 |
| September | Janmashtami (Smarta) / જન્માષ્ટમી | September 3, 2026 |
| September | Shitala Satam / શીતળા સાતમ | September 3, 2026 |
| September | Janmashtami (ISKCON) / જન્માષ્ટમી | September 4, 2026 |
| September | Ganesh Chaturthi / ગણેશ ચતુર્થી | September 14, 2026 |
| September | Samvatsari (Jain) / સંવત્સરી | September 15, 2026 |
| September | Ganesh Visarjan / Anant Chaturdashi / ગણેશ વિસર્જન / અનંત ચતુર્દશી | September 25, 2026 |
| October | Gandhi Jayanti / ગાંધી જયંતિ | October 2, 2026 |
| October | Navratri Begins / Ghatasthapana / નવરાત્રી / ઘટસ્થાપના | October 11, 2026 |
| October | Durga Ashtami / દુર્ગા અષ્ટમી | October 18, 2026 |
| October | Maha Navami / મહા નવમી | October 19, 2026 |
| October | Dussehra / Vijayadashami / દશેરા / વિજયાદશમી | October 20, 2026 |
| October | Sharad Purnima / શરદ પૂનમ | October 25, 2026 |
| October | Sardar Patel Jayanti / સરદાર પટેલ જયંતિ | October 31, 2026 |
| November | Vagh Baras / વાઘ બારસ | November 5, 2026 |
| November | Dhanteras / ધનતેરસ | November 6, 2026 |
| November | Kali Chaudas / કાળી ચૌદસ | November 7, 2026 |
| November | Diwali / Lakshmi Puja / Chopda Puja / દિવાળી / લક્ષ્મી પૂજા / ચોપડા પૂજન | November 8, 2026 |
| November | Bestu Varas (Gujarati New Year) / બેસ્તુ વર્ષ (ગુજરાતી નૂતન વર્ષ) | November 9, 2026 |
| November | Govardhan Puja / Annakut / ગોવર્ધન પૂજા / અન્નકૂટ | November 9, 2026 |
| November | Bhai Beej / Yama Dwitiya / ભાઈ બીજ | November 10, 2026 |
| November | Labh Pancham / લાભ પાંચમ | November 14, 2026 |
| November | Jalaram Jayanti / જલારામ જયંતિ | November 16, 2026 |
| November | Tulsi Vivah / તુલસી વિવાહ | November 21, 2026 |
| November | Dev Diwali / દેવ દિવાળી | November 24, 2026 |
| November | Guru Nanak Jayanti / ગુરુ નાનક જયંતી | November 24, 2026 |
| December | Gita Jayanti / ગીતા જયંતિ | December 11, 2026 |
| December | Mokshada Ekadashi / મોક્ષદા એકાદશી | December 20, 2026 |
| December | Dattatreya Jayanti / દત્તાત્રેય જયંતિ | December 21, 2026 |
| December | Christmas / નાતાલ | December 25, 2026 |
Ekadashi Major Vrats 2026
Ekadashi is a fast for Vishnu. Grain is avoided. The parana is the next morning after sunrise. Names are in English and Gujarati. Dates are for Ahmedabad.
| Month | Vrat/Event | Date |
|---|---|---|
| January | Shattila Ekadashi / ષટતિલા એકાદશી | January 14, 2026 |
| January | Jaya Ekadashi / જયા એકાદશી | January 29, 2026 |
| February | Vijaya Ekadashi / વિજયા એકાદશી | February 13, 2026 |
| February | Amalaki Ekadashi / આમલકી એકાદશી | February 27, 2026 |
| March | Papamochani Ekadashi / પાપમોચની એકાદશી | March 15, 2026 |
| March | Kamada Ekadashi / કામદા એકાદશી | March 29, 2026 |
| April | Varuthini Ekadashi / વરૂથિની એકાદશી | April 13, 2026 |
| April | Mohini Ekadashi / મોહિની એકાદશી | April 27, 2026 |
| May | Apara Ekadashi / અપરા એકાદશી | May 13, 2026 |
| May | Padmini Ekadashi / પદ્મિની એકાદશી | May 27, 2026 |
| June | Parama Ekadashi / પરમા એકાદશી | June 11, 2026 |
| June | Nirjala Ekadashi / નિર્જળા એકાદશી | June 25, 2026 |
| July | Yogini Ekadashi / યોગિની એકાદશી | July 10, 2026 |
| July | Devshayani Ekadashi / દેવશયની એકાદશી | July 25, 2026 |
| July | Gauri Vrat / ગૌરી વ્રત | July 25–29, 2026 |
| July | Jayaparvati Vrat / જયાપાર્વતી વ્રત | July 27–August 1, 2026 |
| July | Kokila Vrat / કોકિલા વ્રત | July 28, 2026 |
| August | Kamika Ekadashi / કામિકા એકાદશી | August 9, 2026 |
| August | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi / શ્રાવણ પુત્રદા એકાદશી | August 23, 2026 |
| September | Aja Ekadashi / અજા એકાદશી | September 7, 2026 |
| September | Parsva Ekadashi / પાર્શ્વ એકાદશી | September 22, 2026 |
| October | Indira Ekadashi / ઇંદિરા એકાદશી | October 6, 2026 |
| October | Papankusha Ekadashi / પાપાંકુશા એકાદશી | October 22, 2026 |
| November | Rama Ekadashi / રમા એકાદશી | November 5, 2026 |
| November | Devutthana Ekadashi / દેવઉઠની એકાદશી | November 20, 2026 |
| December | Utpanna Ekadashi / ઉત્પત્તિ એકાદશી | December 4, 2026 |
| December | Mokshada Ekadashi / મોક્ષદા એકાદશી | December 20, 2026 |
Marriage Muhurat 2026
August, September and October have no shubh muhurat. Chaturmas and Pitru Paksha fall in those months. A family outside Ahmedabad should check the tithi before fixing a date.
| Month | Marriage Muhurat Dates (2026) / લગ્ન મુહૂર્ત |
|---|---|
| January / જાન્યુઆરી | 14, 23, 24, 25, 28 |
| February / ફેબ્રુઆરી | 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 |
| March / માર્ચ | 8 |
| April / એપ્રિલ | 20, 21, 26, 27, 29 |
| May / મે | 3, 6, 13, 14, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26, 28, 29 |
| June / જૂન | 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, 11, 19, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27 |
| July / જુલાઈ | 7, 16 |
| August / ઓગસ્ટ | No Shubh Muhurat / શુભ મુહૂર્ત નથી |
| September / સપ્ટેમ્બર | No Shubh Muhurat / શુભ મુહૂર્ત નથી |
| October / ઓક્ટોબર | No Shubh Muhurat / શુભ મુહૂર્ત નથી |
| November / નવેમ્બર | 20, 25, 26 |
| December / ડિસેમ્બર | 2, 3, 4, 12 |
What is Gujarati Calendar 2026
The Gujarati Calendar 2026 is the Purnimanta panchang used in Gujarat for festivals, fasts and rituals. A lunar month runs from one full moon to the next. Vikram Samvat 2082 runs until Bestu Varas. Vikram Samvat 2083 starts on 9 November 2026. Month pages list tithi, nakshatra and sunrise for Ahmedabad.
FAQ
What is Gujarati Calendar 2026 based on
It is based on the Vikram Samvat lunisolar system and is used in Gujarat for festivals and rituals.
When does Gujarati New Year fall in 2026
Bestu Varas is on 9 November 2026, the day after Diwali. Diwali is on 8 November. Gudi Padwa is not the Gujarati new year.
Does this calendar include Gujarati festivals like Uttarayan and Navratri
Yes. It includes Uttarayan, Navratri, Diwali and Bestu Varas.
Are vrat and fasting dates available in this calendar
Yes. It includes Ekadashi, Gauri Vrat, Jayaparvati Vrat and Kokila Vrat.
Does Gujarati Calendar show marriage muhurat dates
Yes. It lists shubh muhurat dates for marriage. August, September and October have no shubh muhurat because of Chaturmas and Pitru Paksha.
Can this calendar be used for daily Panchang reference
Month pages list tithi, nakshatra and sunrise for Ahmedabad.