October Month

In 2025, October in India is a month filled with significant festivals and holidays, including Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti (October 2nd), Dussehra/Vijaya Dashami (October 2nd), Diwali (October 20th), and Chhath Puja (October 27-28). Other notable events include Karwa Chauth (October 10th) and Bhai Dooj (October 23rd).

October 2025 Calendar with Holidays and Celebrations of India:

2 October 2026 – Gandhi Jayanti (All India): Celebrated to honour Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. The day promotes the values of truth, non-violence, peace, and cleanliness through prayer meetings and tribute ceremonies.

2 October 2026 – Vijaya Dashami / Dussehra (All India): Dussehra marks the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana and the triumph of good over evil. It is celebrated with Ramlila performances, processions, and the burning of Ravana effigies.

3 October 2026 – Kumar Purnima (Odisha): A popular festival in Odisha where young girls worship the Moon God and Goddess Lakshmi, praying for a happy and prosperous future. Traditional games, songs, and moonlight celebrations are held.

8 October 2026 – Lakshmi Puja (Odisha): Devoted to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Homes and business establishments are decorated with lamps and special prayers are offered for abundance and well-being.

17 October 2026 – Kali Puja (Eastern India): Kali Puja is dedicated to Goddess Kali, symbolizing the destruction of evil and the protection of devotees. The festival is especially popular in West Bengal and parts of Odisha.

17 October 2026 – Diwali / Deepavali (All India): Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. People decorate their homes with diyas, exchange sweets, and celebrate with family gatherings.

18 October 2026 – Govardhan Puja (North India): Devotees worship Lord Krishna and Govardhan Hill, offering a variety of food preparations as a symbol of gratitude and devotion.

19 October 2026 – Bhai Dooj (All India): Bhai Dooj celebrates the loving bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters pray for their brothers' long life and happiness, while brothers promise to protect their sisters.

30 October 2026 – Boita Bandana (Odisha): A unique maritime festival of Odisha that commemorates the ancient sea voyages of Odia traders. People float small decorated boats in rivers, ponds, and lakes before sunrise.

30 October 2026 – Kartika Purnima (All India): Kartika Purnima is considered one of the holiest full moon days in the Hindu calendar. Devotees take holy baths, visit temples, perform charitable acts, and observe special prayers.

October 2026 – Garba and Navratri (All India): Navratri is a nine-night festival dedicated to Goddess Durga. Devotees observe fasting, perform Garba and Dandiya dances, and worship the nine forms of the Goddess across India.