KERALA • 2026 FESTIVAL CALENDAR

Kerala Festivals 2026

Explore Kerala festivals, Malayalam traditions, religious observances, cultural celebrations and important dates throughout 2026 with Gregorian dates and Kollavarsham dates.

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KERALA FESTIVAL GUIDE

Kerala Festival Calendar 2026

Kerala has a rich calendar of Hindu, Christian, Muslim and regional celebrations, along with temple observances, Sabarimala traditions, Onam festivities and important cultural days. This Kerala Festivals 2026 calendar brings the dates together in one searchable reference.

The 2026 Malayalam calendar begins in Kollavarsham 1201 and moves into Kollavarsham 1202 with Chingam 1 on August 17, 2026. Malayalam month dates shown below follow those 2026 calendar transitions.

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2026 FESTIVAL DATES

Kerala Festival Dates 2026

Gregorian + Malayalam dates

Onam

Kerala's major harvest and cultural celebration, with traditional festivities, floral designs, food and community gatherings.

Vishu

A significant Kerala seasonal celebration associated with the beginning of Medam and the traditional Vishukkani.

Sabarimala

The calendar includes important Sabarimala-related observances and monthly pooja dates appearing in the 2026 Malayalam calendar.

Regional Traditions

Important Kerala cultural dates such as Thrissur Pooram, Pathamudayam, Ayyankali Jayanthi and Sree Narayana Guru observances are included.

HELPFUL INFORMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Onam in Kerala in 2026?

The 2026 calendar lists First Onam on August 25, Thiruvonam on August 26, Third Onam on August 27 and Fourth Onam on August 28.

When is Vishu in Kerala in 2026?

Vishu falls on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. It corresponds with Medam 2 in the Malayalam calendar used for this page.

When does the Malayalam New Year begin in 2026?

Chingam 1, marking the beginning of Kollavarsham 1202, falls on August 17, 2026.

What is the Malayalam calendar date for Kerala festivals?

Each entry on this page displays both its Gregorian date and its corresponding Kollavarsham Malayalam calendar date, making it easier to connect English calendar dates with Kerala traditions.

Which major Kerala festivals are included for 2026?

The calendar includes major celebrations and observances such as Vishu, Onam, Thiruvonam, Thrissur Pooram, Sabarimala observances, Sri Krishna Jayanthi, Vijayadasami, Deepavali, Christmas and numerous traditional religious and cultural dates.

Does this Kerala festival calendar include religious festivals?

Yes. The calendar covers Hindu, Christian and Islamic festivals and observances appearing in the 2026 Kerala/Malayalam calendar, along with cultural and national observances.

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Calendar note: Festival and observance dates can sometimes vary by local tradition, temple practice or religious calculation. This page is intended as an informational 2026 Kerala festival reference.