2024 Hindu Festivals

Hindu Festivals 2024: A Guide to Celebratory Dates

January

Mon 15 Jan – Pongal: Celebrate the harvest festival with sweet rice dishes and colorful decorations.

February

• Thu 25 Jan – Thaipusam

• Sat 24 Feb – Maasi Magam

March

• Fri 8 Mar - Maha Sivarathri

April

• Tue 9 Apr – Ugadhi

• Mon 25 Mar - Panguni Uthiram

• Sun 14 Apr - Tamil New Year

• Sun 14 Apr - Vishu

• Wed 17 Apr - Sri Rama Navami

May

• Tue 23 Apr - Chitra Pournami

• Wed 22 May - Vaikasi Visakam

July

• Wed 17 Jul - Aadi Begins

August

• Sat 3 Aug – Aadi Perukku

• Wed 7 Aug - Aadi Pooram

• Fri 16 Aug - Varalakshmi Virudham

• Fri 16 Aug - Aadi Ends

• Mon 26 Aug - Sri Krishna Jayanti

September

• Sat 7 Sep - Vinayakar Chaturthi

• Sun 15 Sep – Onam

• Tue 17 Sep – Puratasi Begins

October

• Thu 3 Oct – Navarathri Begins

• Fri 11 Oct – Saraswathy Poojai

• Sat 12 Oct – Vijaya Dasami

• Thu17 Oct – Puratasi Ends

November

• Thu 31 Oct – Deepavali

• Sat 2 Nov - Kandha Sashti begins

• Thu 7 Nov – Soora Samhaaram

December

• Fri 13 Dec – Thirukaarthigai

• Mon 16 Dec – Margazhi Begins

January 2025

• Fri 10 Jan 2025 - Vaikunda Ekadesi

This calendar serves as a colorful reminder of the rich cultural tapestry of Hinduism and its many festivals celebrated throughout the year. Each festival has its own unique traditions, stories, and rituals, offering a chance to reflect, celebrate, and connect with heritage and community.