Kannada Festivals 2026 brings together important festival dates,
religious observances and cultural occasions followed by Kannada-speaking
communities and people across Karnataka.
The calendar includes major occasions such as Yugadi, Gowri Habba,
Ganesh Chaturthi, Dasara, Deepawali, Tulasi Vivah, Sankranti observances,
Ekadashi dates and other Hindu religious days.
Festival dates associated with lunar and solar calculations can depend
on location, so regional calendar dates should be interpreted with the
relevant local Panchang traditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Major celebrations in the 2026 calendar include Yugadi, Gowri Habba,
Ganesh Chaturthi, Dasara and Deepawali, along with numerous Hindu
religious observances throughout the year.
Yugadi is listed for Thursday, March 19, 2026, marking the beginning
of the new year in the Kannada calendar tradition.
Gowri Habba is listed for Monday, September 14, 2026, alongside
Ganesh Chaturthi in the calendar.
Dasara and Vijayadashami are listed for Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Deepawali and Lakshmi Puja are listed for Sunday, November 8, 2026,
with Narak Chaturdashi also appearing on the same date.
Calendar note:
Hindu festival dates can vary by location because calculations may depend
on local sunrise, lunar and solar positions and regional Panchang practices.
