Hindu Festivals Celebrated in Canada

Hindu Festival Calendar 2026

Celebrating Traditions Across Canada

With over 828,000 Hindus in Canada, our festivals have become a vibrant part of the Canadian cultural fabric. From the grand Diwali lights in Brampton to the holy Chhath Puja at Lake Ontario, here is your essential guide to the major festivals in 2026.

🌸 Spring Festivals

Feb 15 Maha Shivaratri

A night of devotion to Lord Shiva. Temples like Hindu Sabha Brampton hold all-night vigils.

Spiritual

Mar 03 Holi (Phagwa)

The Festival of Colors. Celebrated with music and community gatherings in Mississauga and Toronto.

Cultural

Mar 27 Ram Navami

Celebrating the birth of Lord Rama with Ramayana recitations and bhajans.

Devotional

☀️ Summer Festivals

Jul 29 Guru Purnima

Honoring spiritual and academic teachers. A day for Satsangs and gratitude.

Educational

Aug 28 Raksha Bandhan

Celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters across Canadian households.

Family

Janmashtami Sep 04

Lord Krishna's birth. Grand celebrations at ISKCON Toronto and Vancouver.

Grand Event

🍂 Autumn (The Festive Peak)

Sep 14 Ganesh Chaturthi

10 days of joy. Community Visarjan (immersions) happen at designated water bodies.

Community

Oct 11 Navratri Starts

9 nights of Garba and Dandiya. The liveliest time for the Gujarati diaspora in the GTA.

Dance & Music

Nov 08 Diwali

The Festival of Lights. Temples transform with thousands of diyas and fireworks.

Main Festival

Nov 15 Chhath Puja

A sacred tribute to the Sun God, celebrated with fervor by the Bihari community in Canada.

Nature Worship

Join the Celebrations

Most Canadian temples provide free vegetarian meals (Prasad) and host cultural programs during these dates. We recommend visiting temple websites like BAPS Toronto or Hindu Sabha to confirm local event timings.