List of Indian Festivals: The widely celebrated religious festivals in the country

Posted By: Editorial Teamon: November 13, 2018In: FESTIVALSNo Comments

India is a land of festivals, where people from different religions coexist harmoniously. The wide variety of festivals celebrated in India is a true manifestation of its rich culture and traditions. There are many Indian festivals and celebrations, the most exciting of which are mentioned below. While the celebrations happen all over the year, October till January is the time when the country can be seen at its vibrant best.

To give you a fair idea about all the festivals of India in 2018 and their dates, before you begin, here is a piece of information that would prove essential for you!

- Diwali – 7th November (Wednesday)
- Holi – 2nd March (Friday)
- Dussehra – 19th October (Friday)
- Navratri – Begins on 10th October (10th Oct Wednesday to 18th Oct Thursday)
- Durga Puja – 19th October (Friday)
- Janmashtmi – 3rd September (Sunday)
- Ganesh Chaturthi – 13th September (Thursday)
- Gurupurab – 23rd November (Friday)
- Rakshabandhan – 26th August (Sunday)
- Eid Ul Fitr – 15th June (Friday)
- Bihu – Begins on 14th April (Saturday)
- Hemis – Begins on 23rd June (Saturday)
- Onam – Begins on 15th August (Wednesday)
- Pongal – Begins on 14th January (Sunday)
- Christmas – 25th December (Tuesday)
- Easter – 1st April (Saturday)
- Baisakhi – 14th April (Saturday)
- List of Indian Festivals: The widely celebrated religious festivals in the country