Hindu Calendar October 2026: The month of October is sacred because it is filled with many festivals, vrats and planetary transits. The month begins with Indira Ekadashi and Sarva Pitru Amavasya, and ends with Dusshera and Karwa Chauth. This month has many celebrations to look forward to.
Apart from this, several planetary transits will take place, which will have a major effect on all 12 zodiac signs.
Here is the complete October 2026 calendar with dates for every major event, festivals, vrats and planetary transits.
October 2026 Hindu Calendar: Dates Of Major Festivals And Vrats
Date | Festival / Observance |
October 6, 2026 | Indira Ekadashi |
October 10, 2026 | Sarva Pitru Amavasya |
October 11, 2026 | Navratri Begins |
October 16, 2026 | Saraswati Avahan |
October 17, 2026 | Saraswati Puja, Tula Sankranti |
October 19, 2026 | Durga Ashtami |
October 20, 2026 | Vijayadashami, Dussehra |
October 20, 2026 | Buddha Jayanti |
October 21, 2026 | Mysore Dasara |
October 22, 2026 | Papankusha Ekadashi |
October 25, 2026 | Kojagara Puja |
October 26, 2026 | Ashwina Purnima |
October 27, 2026 | Kartika Begins (North) |
October 29, 2026 | Karwa Chauth |
In this month, Navratri will begin, when devotees will celebrate all nine forms of Goddess Durga (Image: Pexels)
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October 2026: Major Planetary Transits
Date | Planetary Transit |
October 3, 2026 | Venus turns retrograde in Scorpio |
October 10, 2026 | New Moon in Libra |
October 15, 2026 | Pluto turns direct in Aquarius |
October 23, 2026 | Sun enters Scorpio |
October 25, 2026 | Venus leaves Scorpio |
October 26, 2026 | Full Moon in Taurus |
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Altogether, October 2026 is more than just the beginning of a normal month. It offers numerous opportunities for celebration, spiritual growth, devotion, gratitude and inner purification.
FAQs
1. Are there any major festivals in October 2026 that require special preparations?
Yes, there are many major festival in October 2026 like Navratri or Dussehra and Karwa Chauth.
2. Can non-Hindus participate or appreciate these festivals?
Yes, a non Hindu can also participate or appreciate these festivals.