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Hindu Festivals 2028 Dates List

Every major Hindu festival in 2028 with its date and day of the week, computed with the Lahiri ayanamsa. Plan your celebrations, fasts and pujas for the year.

Festival	Date
Makar Sankranti	Saturday, 15 January 2028
Vasant Panchami	Monday, 31 January 2028
Maha Shivratri	Wednesday, 23 February 2028
Holika Dahan (Holi)	Friday, 10 March 2028
Gudi Padwa / Ugadi	Sunday, 26 March 2028
Ram Navami	Monday, 3 April 2028
Mahavir Jayanti	Friday, 7 April 2028
Hanuman Jayanti	Sunday, 9 April 2028
Baisakhi	Friday, 14 April 2028
Akshaya Tritiya	Thursday, 27 April 2028
Buddha Purnima	Monday, 8 May 2028
Guru Purnima	Thursday, 6 July 2028
Nag Panchami	Wednesday, 26 July 2028
Raksha Bandhan	Friday, 4 August 2028
Krishna Janmashtami	Sunday, 13 August 2028
Ganesh Chaturthi	Wednesday, 23 August 2028
Navratri Begins	Tuesday, 19 September 2028
Durga Puja (Maha Ashtami)	Monday, 25 September 2028
Dussehra (Vijayadashami)	Wednesday, 27 September 2028
Karva Chauth	Saturday, 7 October 2028
Dhanteras	Monday, 16 October 2028
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)	Tuesday, 17 October 2028
Bhai Dooj	Thursday, 19 October 2028
Chhath Puja	Monday, 23 October 2028
Kartik Purnima / Dev Diwali	Wednesday, 1 November 2028

About the 2028 festival calendar

Most Hindu festivals follow the lunar calendar, so their Gregorian dates shift a little each year. This list computes each festival from its tithi and paksha (or solar sankranti) for 2028. Regional and community observances can vary by a day, so confirm important dates with your local panchang.

Explore more

See Hindu Calendar 2028, Festivals 2027, Amavasya and Ekadashi dates, or today's Panchang.

Frequently asked questions

When is Diwali in 2028?

In 2028, Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) falls on 17 October 2028. Dhanteras, Chhath and Bhai Dooj fall around the same period.

Why do festival dates change every year?

Hindu festivals are set by the lunar calendar and specific tithis, which do not line up exactly with the Gregorian solar calendar. As a result each festival shifts by roughly 10 to 11 days year to year, moving back into place after a leap (Adhik) month.

Are these dates exact?

The dates are computed with the Lahiri ayanamsa and are accurate to the day in most cases. Because some festivals depend on sunrise, sunset or midnight timing and on regional tradition, always confirm important dates with your local panchang.