Mahavir Jayanti
Celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara in Jain tradition.
✦ Jain Religious Calendar 2026
Jain Festivals 2026
Explore important Jain festivals, religious observances, fasting-related occasions and significant Jain dates throughout 2026. Find dates for Mahavir Jayanti, Samvatsari, Paryushan-related observances, Ayambil Oli, Daslakshan and other Jain occasions in one easy-to-use calendar.
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Important Jain Dates in 2026
A quick view of three major dates from the 2026 Jain festival list.
Samvatsari
An important observance associated with reflection, spiritual purification and forgiveness in Jain practice.
Mahavir Nirwan
A Jain observance commemorating Mahavir Swami's nirvana and the spiritual ideal of liberation.
Jain Festival Calendar 2026
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About the Jain Calendar 2026
The Jain Calendar 2026 brings together important Jain festivals, religious observances, fasting-related occasions and significant dates throughout the year.
Jain festivals are commonly associated with practices such as prayer, fasting, spiritual discipline, self-reflection, religious study and remembrance. The exact observance can differ between Jain traditions and locations.
Paryushan is an important Jain period focused on spiritual purification, fasting, self-reflection and forgiveness. Samvatsari is closely associated with this period and is included in the supplied 2026 festival list.
Mahavir Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Mahavira, regarded in Jain tradition as the 24th and last Tirthankara.
Important:
Jain festival dates may vary according to tradition, calendar
calculation and geographic location. This page intentionally
preserves the dates and festival names from the supplied 2026
source list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Jain Festivals 2026 and the Jain religious calendar.
The Jain Calendar 2026 is a yearly reference for Jain festivals,
religious observances and fasting-related dates. The dates on this
page follow the supplied 2026 festival list.
According to the supplied 2026 Jain festival list,
Mahavir Jayanti is observed on 30 March 2026, Monday.
Paryushan is an important Jain religious period associated with
spiritual purification, fasting, self-reflection and forgiveness.
The supplied source specifically discusses Samvatsari in relation
to Paryushan.
The supplied Jain festival list places Samvatsari on
12 September 2026, Saturday.
Yes. Jain festival and fasting dates can differ between traditions
and locations because different Jain calendars and local practices
may be followed. Visitors should confirm dates with their local
Jain community when precise observance timing is important.
Data note:
This component uses the 2026 Jain festival/occasion list supplied with this
page request and cross-checked against the referenced National Portal of India.
Festival names and dates are kept as published in that dataset rather than
silently replacing them with dates from another calendar system.