Hindu Holy Days
Symbols via Noun Project
Zoroastrian & Pagan – Pierre TORET
Jain – André Luiz Gollo
Islam – anbileru adaleru
Christian – Nick Kinling
Buddhist – Rene Ramsey-Passmore
Holiday | Fall 2022 Spring 2023 | Fall 2023 Spring 2024 | |
![]() | Raksha Bandhan – Hindu Hindu festival honoring the loving ties between brothers and sisters in a family. | Aug 22 | Aug 11 |
![]() | Krishna Janmashtami – Hindu Hindu commemoration of the birth of Krishna – the 8th incarnation of the god Vishnu who took the form of Krishna to destroy the evil king Kansa. | Aug 30 | Aug 18 |
![]() | Navaratri – Hindu Hindu Festival of the divine mother honoring Durga, wife of Shiva, and seeking her blessings. Also observed as a celebration recalling the days of Lord Krishna. | Oct 6 | Sept 26 |
![]() | Dasara (Dussehra) – Hindu Hindu celebration of victory and valor. Lord Rama is remembered as winning a victory over evil. | Oct 15 | Oct 5 |
![]() | Diwali – Hindu – Jain – Sikh Hindu Festival of Lights symbolizing the human urge to move toward the light. Gift exchanges, fireworks and festive meals. | Nov 4 | Oct 24 |
![]() | Holi – Hindu Spring festival; a carnival occasion featuring bright colors, pilgrimages and bonfires. | Mar 18 | Mar 18 |
![]() | Baisakhi/Vaisakhi – Hindu – Sikh Anniversary of the creation of the Khalsa (the army of the Pure Ones) in 1699. | April 14 | April 14 |