From Navratri to New Year, Jaipur moves from one festival into the next with barely a gap. Rather than search for each one separately, here is the full run for 2026, in order, with a link to the full guide for each.
Dates are checked against published 2026 calendars. A few can shift by a day depending on the panchang, so confirm the ones that matter to you locally.
The full calendar
| Date | Festival |
|---|---|
| 11 October | Navratri begins |
| 18 October | Durga Ashtami |
| 19 October | Maha Navami |
| 20 October | Dussehra |
| 29 October | Karva Chauth |
| 6 November | Dhanteras |
| 7 November | Choti Diwali / Roop Chaudas |
| 8 November | Diwali, Lakshmi Puja |
| 10 November | Govardhan Puja |
| 11 November | Bhai Dooj |
| 13-16 November | Chhath Puja |
| 20-21 November | Dev Uthani Ekadashi, wedding season opens |
| 24 November | Guru Nanak Jayanti |
| 13 December | Vivah Panchami |
| 16 December | Kharmas begins, wedding dates pause |
| 31 December | New Year's Eve |
A guide for each one
- Navratri fasting: skin and hair care through nine days of fasting.
- Ashtami, Navami and Dussehra: kanya pujan and the Ravan dahan evening.
- First Karva Chauth: a plan for a new bride's first year.
- Dhanteras to Diwali: the puja evening, makeup and saree timing.
- Choti Diwali: a short glow plan for the day before.
- Diwali gifting: packages that make sense as a gift.
- Bhai Dooj: a light plan for a sister who has just done Diwali.
- Post-Diwali recovery: getting skin and hair back on track.
- Chhath Puja: the fasting days and the ghat visit.
- Guru Nanak Jayanti: gurdwara morning, family visiting after.
- Wedding season opening: when to book bridal makeup once the season starts.
- Vivah Panchami: a wedding-date timeline for 13 December.
Each one links to a full guide with prices and a timeline. Our booking-early guide explains why the specific evenings around these dates fill up, and what to do about it.
If you only remember one thing
Tell us which festival you are planning for and what you would like done. We will point you to the right guide and confirm a slot.
Common questions
What festivals are coming up in Jaipur between October and December 2026?
Navratri (11 Oct), Dussehra (20 Oct), Karva Chauth (29 Oct), Diwali (8 Nov), Chhath Puja (13-16 Nov), Guru Nanak Jayanti (24 Nov), the wedding season opening (20-21 Nov) and Vivah Panchami (13 Dec).
Why do some dates in this calendar vary by a source?
Festival dates follow the lunar calendar and can shift by a day depending on the panchang and city used. Confirm important dates locally.
When should I book for these festivals?
As soon as you know the exact date and time you want. Specific evenings around each festival get booked earlier than the rest of the week.
Book what this guide covers
Full price lists and details for the services discussed here.
