Madhya Pradesh • 2026 Festival Calendar

Madhya Pradesh Festivals 2026

Explore Madhya Pradesh festivals in 2026, including major Hindu festivals, religious observances, traditional celebrations, tribal festivals, cultural events and important regional holidays across the state.

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Madhya Pradesh Festival Calendar 2026

Browse festival dates by month and category. The calendar combines major religious observances with important Madhya Pradesh cultural celebrations and state holidays.

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Major Madhya Pradesh Cultural Festivals 2026

Madhya Pradesh is known for its tribal traditions, folk arts, classical music, dance, handicrafts and heritage celebrations.

Bhagoria Festival

A vibrant tribal spring celebration associated with Bhil and Bhilala communities, especially across Jhabua, Alirajpur, Dhar, Khargone and Barwani.

Khajuraho Dance Festival

A major classical dance celebration held against the heritage setting of the Khajuraho temples in Chhatarpur district.

Malwa Utsav

A cultural celebration featuring folk arts, music, dance, crafts, regional food and performances associated with the Malwa region.

Tansen Music Festival

A prestigious classical music celebration in Gwalior dedicated to the legacy of the legendary musician Mian Tansen.

About Madhya Pradesh Festivals

Madhya Pradesh has a diverse festival calendar shaped by Hindu, Muslim, Jain, Buddhist, Sikh and regional traditions. Alongside religious observances, the state celebrates tribal and folk traditions, classical music and dance, heritage festivals and seasonal events.

Popular celebrations include Maha Shivaratri, Holi, Gudi Padwa, Ram Navami, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, Dussehra, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Chhath Puja and Guru Nanak Jayanti. Regional traditions such as Bhagoria and major cultural events such as Khajuraho Dance Festival, Malwa Utsav and Tansen Music Festival add to the state's distinctive cultural calendar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the major Madhya Pradesh festivals in 2026?

Major celebrations include Maha Shivaratri, Holi, Gudi Padwa, Ram Navami, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, Dussehra, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Chhath Puja and Guru Nanak Jayanti. Madhya Pradesh also has distinctive cultural celebrations such as Bhagoria, Khajuraho Dance Festival, Malwa Utsav and Tansen Music Festival.

When is Holi in Madhya Pradesh in 2026?

Holi is listed for Wednesday, March 4, 2026 in the Ujjain-based Hindu festival calendar used for this page. Holika Dahan is listed for March 3, 2026.

When is Ganesh Chaturthi in Madhya Pradesh in 2026?

Ganesh Chaturthi is listed for Monday, September 14, 2026, with Ganesh Visarjan and Anant Chaturdashi listed for Friday, September 25, 2026.

When is Navratri and Dussehra in Madhya Pradesh in 2026?

The 2026 Ujjain Hindu calendar lists Navratri beginning on October 11 and Vijayadashami/Dussehra on October 20, 2026.

When is Diwali in Madhya Pradesh in 2026?

Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are listed for Sunday, November 8, 2026. Govardhan Puja follows on November 9 and Bhaiya Dooj is listed for November 11.

What is the Bhagoria Festival?

Bhagoria is a major tribal spring festival associated particularly with Bhil and Bhilala communities in western Madhya Pradesh. It is known for colourful haats, traditional music, dancing and community celebrations.

Where is the Khajuraho Dance Festival held?

The Khajuraho Dance Festival is held in Khajuraho in Chhatarpur district, using the historic temple setting as a backdrop for Indian classical dance performances and cultural activities.

Are Madhya Pradesh festival dates location dependent?

Some Hindu festival dates and observances can differ according to location, sunrise, sunset, lunar calculations and local traditions. This page uses Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh as its Panchang reference location for the Hindu calendar entries.