December Festivals 2026
December is a month of joy, celebrations, and cultural festivities worldwide. From Christmas and Hanukkah to Kwanzaa and New Year’s Eve, this month is filled with lights, traditions, and togetherness.
December Festivals 2026
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Paksha:Shukla Tithi:Purnima
Thursday, April 2, 2026 Paksha:Krishna Tithi:Prathama
Sunday, April 5, 2026 Paksha:Krishna Tithi:Tritiiya
Sunday, April 5, 2026 Paksha:Krishna Tithi:Tritiiya
Friday, April 10, 2026 Paksha:Krishna Tithi:Ashtami
Monday, April 13, 2026 Paksha:Krishna Tithi:Ekadashi
Monday, April 13, 2026 Paksha:Krishna Tithi:Ekadashi
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Paksha:Krishna Tithi:Dvadashi
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Paksha:Krishna Tithi:Dvadashi
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Paksha:Krishna Tithi:Dvadashi
Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Paksha:Krishna Tithi:Dvadashi
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Paksha:Krishna Tithi:Trayodashi
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Paksha:Krishna Tithi:Trayodashi
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 Paksha:Krishna Tithi:Trayodashi
Friday, April 17, 2026 Paksha:Krishna Tithi:Amavasya
Saturday, April 18, 2026 Paksha:Shukla Tithi:Prathama
Sunday, April 19, 2026 Paksha:Shukla Tithi:Tritiiya
Sunday, April 19, 2026 Paksha:Shukla Tithi:Tritiiya
Monday, April 20, 2026 Paksha:Shukla Tithi:Chaturthi
Monday, April 20, 2026 Paksha:Shukla Tithi:Chaturthi
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Paksha:Shukla Tithi:Panchami
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Paksha:Shukla Tithi:Panchami
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Paksha:Shukla Tithi:Shashthi
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Paksha:Shukla Tithi:Shashthi
Thursday, April 23, 2026 Paksha:Shukla Tithi:Saptami
Friday, April 24, 2026 Paksha:Shukla Tithi:Ashtami
Saturday, April 25, 2026 Paksha:Shukla Tithi:Navami
Monday, April 27, 2026 Paksha:Shukla Tithi:Ekadashi
Monday, April 27, 2026 Paksha:Shukla Tithi:Ekadashi
Thursday, April 30, 2026 Paksha:Shukla Tithi:Chaturdashi
Panchang, Rituals & Auspicious Timings
December is the most festive month of the year, bringing people together through various cultural and religious celebrations. Christmas, celebrated globally on December 25th, is one of the most significant holidays. Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, spans eight days of traditions and family gatherings. Kwanzaa, observed from December 26th to January 1st, honors African heritage and unity. Additionally, winter solstice festivals mark the changing seasons with rituals and feasts. As the year ends, New Year's Eve brings grand celebrations, fireworks, and resolutions. Each festival carries unique traditions, symbolizing joy, reflection, and hope for the coming year.
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The major Hindu festivals in December 2024 include Navratri (December 3-11), Durga Puja (December9-14), Karwa Chauth (December 18), Dhanteras (December 31), and the preparations for Diwali which begins in late December and is celebrated on December 1.
Navratri is a nine-day festival dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga in her nine forms. It signifies the victory of good over evil, with each day focused on a different form of the goddess. Navratri is a time for fasting, prayers, and cultural events like Garba and Dandiya dances.
Durga Puja is celebrated with grand festivities, especially in West Bengal. It includes the setting up of elaborately decorated pandals, the worship of large clay idols of Goddess Durga, cultural performances, and community gatherings. The festival ends with the immersion of the idols in water, symbolizing the goddess's departure.
Karwa Chauth is a fasting ritual observed by married Hindu women for the long life and prosperity of their husbands. Women fast from sunrise to moonrise, and after sighting the moon, they break their fast with the help of their husbands, following prayers and rituals.
Dhanteras marks the beginning of the Diwali festival and is considered auspicious for purchasing valuable items like gold, silver, and household goods. It is a day dedicated to worshipping Lord Dhanvantari, the god of health and Ayurveda, and seeking blessings for health and prosperity.
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