November 2026 Hindu Festivals and Puja Dates
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This page provides a convenient reference to the important Hindu festivals, fasting days, puja dates and sacred observances for November 2026.
We recommend printing the accompanying calendar and keeping it on your refrigerator door or in another convenient, frequently visited location at home or work.
The 22 related articles are listed below. Titles highlighted in orange will be linked to their respective detailed articles.
Kartika—Damodara Hindu Month
27 October to 24 November 2026
| No. | Festival, article or observance | Date |
| 1 | Kaal Bhairava Prayers—helps one overcome diseases, adversaries, enemies and poverty | 1 November 2026 |
| 2 | Fasting for Rama Ekadashi | 5 November 2026 |
Diwali Articles
6 to 10 November 2026
| No. | Festival, article or observance | Date |
| 3a | Dhan Trayodashi | 6 November 2026 |
| 3b | Yama Deepa Daan Night Rituals | 6 November 2026 |
| 3c | Naraka Chaturdashi—Yama Deepa Daan | 7 November 2026 |
| 3d | Kali Chaudas and Diwali Hanumanji Puja | 7 November 2026 |
| 3e | Deepavali and Lakshmi Puja | 8 November 2026 |
| 3f | Bhai Dooj—Diwali Raksha Bandhan | 10 November 2026 |
| 4 | Diwali—Lakshmi, Kali and Diwali Puja and Havan | Refer to article |
| 5 | Diwali 2026 Frequently Asked Questions | Refer to article |
| 6 | Diwali and the Act of Kindness Through Charity | Refer to article |
| 7 | Diwali and Fireworks—According to South African Law | Refer to article |
| 8 | Alakshmi Devi—the Elder Sister of Lakshmi Devi | Refer to article |
Remaining Kartika Festivals and Observances
| No. | Festival, article or observance | Date |
| 9 | Kukur Tihar—Festival of Animals, Especially Dogs | 8 November 2026 |
| 10 | Kartika Amavasya—New Moon Offerings to One’s Ancestors | 9 November 2026 |
| 11 | Govardhan Puja—Smartha | 9 November 2026 |
| 11a | Govardhan Puja—Vaishnava | 10 November 2026 |
| 12 | Gujarati New Year | 10 November 2026 |
| 13 | Skanda Shashti | 15 November 2026 |
| 14 | Vishnupati—Sun Enters Scorpio; a Day of Lord Vishnu Worship | 16 November 2026 |
| 15 | Prabodhini—Devutthana Ekadashi, Smartha | 20 November 2026 |
| 15a | Prabodhini—Devutthana Ekadashi, Vaishnava | 21 November 2026 |
| 16 | Tulsi Vivah—the Marriage of Tulsi Devi and Shaligram Shila, Smartha | 21 November 2026 |
| 16a | Tulsi Vivah—the Marriage of Tulsi Devi and Shaligram Shila, Vaishnava | 24 November 2026 |
| 17 | Bhishma Panchaka—the Last Five Lunar Days of Kartik | 21 to 24 November 2026 |
| 18 | Karthigai Deepam | 23 November 2026 |
| 19 | Kartika Devi—Srimati Radharani, the Presiding Deity of the Holiest Month of Kartik | Refer to article |
| 20 | Kartika Purnima—Full Moon DIY Puja and Havan 2026 | 24 November 2026 |
Margashirsha Hindu Month
25 November to 23 December 2026
| No. | Festival, article or observance | Date |
| 21 | Katyayaani Vrata—for a Good Marriage Partner | 25 November to 24 December 2026 |
| 22 | Kaal Bhairava Prayers—helps one overcome diseases, adversaries, enemies and poverty | 30 November 2026 |
Auspicious and Inauspicious Dates
| Category | November 2026 dates |
| Auspicious wedding dates | 15, 22, 26 and 30 November |
| Fridays to commence a Lakshmi Vrat | 13 and 20 November |
| Auspicious conception period | 10 to 24 November |
| Griha Pravesha | 10 to 24 November |
| Panchak commences | 17 November at 12h00 |
| Panchak ends | 22 November at 02h24 |
Mool and New Moon Periods
The following are traditionally regarded as inauspicious periods for the birth of a baby.
| Nakshatra period | Commences | Ends |
| Ashlesha/Magha | 2 November at 08h34 | 4 November at 04h27 |
| Jyeshtha/Mool | 11 November at 12h23 | 13 November at 17h11 |
| Revati/Ashwini | 21 November at 14h19 | 23 November at 09h42 |
| Ashlesha/Magha | 29 November at 11h17 | 1 December at 08h06 |
| New Moon—Amavasya | 8 November at 07h57 | 9 November at 09h01 |
Durga Paath Puja Dates
The auspicious dates to perform a Durga Paath, Saptashati or Chandi Homa are:
| Month | Auspicious dates |
| November 2026 | 2, 3, 8, 17, 18 and 23 November |
Chaturthi
Lord Ganesha’s devotees observe Chaturthi and invoke his blessings for the removal of problems and impediments and for prosperity, happiness and the fulfilment of their desires.
| Detail | Date or time |
| Chaturthi | Friday, 27 November 2026 |
| Moonrise in Durban | 22h01 |
Trayodashi and Pradosha Puja Times
| Date | Pradosha Puja time |
| Friday, 6 November 2026 | 18h22 to 20h29 |
| Sunday, 22 November 2026 | 18h35 to 20h38 |