Inner DarshanCalendar 2026: A Year of Diversity
India is a country where many religions and sects coexist. Each religion has its own festivals and religious celebrations. If you want to know about all the festivals, religious ceremonies, and holidays that fall in the year 2026, this Calendar 2026 is the most useful resource for you. We have specially designed this calendar so that you can get all the important information for the year in one place.
What is the Indian Calendar (Saka Samvat)?
The modern Indian national calendar is known as the Saka Samvat. It was adopted by the Government of India as the national calendar in 1957. It is used alongside the Gregorian calendar in the official gazette, All India Radio, and other government calendars. The Saka calendar has been used not only in India but also historically in parts of Indonesia. This reflects India's tendency to cherish ancient traditions and beliefs.
Structure of the Indian Calendar
The Indian calendar, which is based on a lunar-solar system, has its own local variations but follows the rule of 12 months and 365 days. However, the names of the months in it differ from the Gregorian calendar. The first month of the Indian calendar is Chaitra and the last month is Phalguna.
The 12 months according to the lunisolar calendar are:
- Chaitra
- Vaisakha
- Jyeshtha
- Ashadha
- Shravan
- Bhadrapada (Bhadra)
- Ashwin
- Kartik
- Agrahayana (Margashirsha)
- Paush
- Magha
- Phalguna
Festival dates: Based on astrological calculations
The Indian festival calendar has fixed dates, such as Independence Day or Republic Day. However, most religious festivals are based on the movements of the Sun and Moon. Astrological calculations and the position of the moon and stars are used to determine the exact dates of these festivals. For example, the festival of Eid depends entirely on the sighting of the moon.
This calendar will provide information on all the major Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, and Buddhist festivals that fall in 2026. A list of government holidays is also provided to help you plan your holidays more effectively.