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Hindu festivals and vrats in the UK: November 2026
By Kulasekhar Mittapalli · Updated
Dates are worked out for London.
Dhanteras Fri, Nov 6
Naraka Chaturdashi Sat, Nov 7
Diwali · Lakshmi Puja Sun, Nov 8
Karthika Pournami Tue, Nov 24
Festivals
| Festival | UK | India |
|---|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Fri, Nov 6 | same day |
| Naraka Chaturdashi | Sat, Nov 7 | Nov 8 |
| Diwali · Lakshmi Puja | Sun, Nov 8 | same day |
| Govardhan Puja | Mon, Nov 9 | Nov 10 |
| Karthika Somavaram | Nov 9, 16, 23, 30 | Nov 16, 23, 30 |
| Bhai Dooj | Tue, Nov 10 | Nov 11 |
| Nagula Chavithi | Fri, Nov 13 | same day |
| Kanda Shashti · Soorasamharam | Sun, Nov 15 | same day |
| Karthika Pournami | Tue, Nov 24 | same day |
| Karthigai Deepam | Tue, Nov 24 | same day |
Vrats and fasting days
| Vrat | UK | India |
|---|---|---|
| Rama EkadashiParana Nov 5 | Wed, Nov 4 | Nov 5 |
| Pradosham | Fri, Nov 6 | same day |
| Masik Shivaratri | Sat, Nov 7 | same day |
| Amavasya | Sun, Nov 8 | Nov 9 |
| Skanda Shashti | Sun, Nov 15 | same day |
| Devutthana EkadashiParana Nov 21 | Fri, Nov 20 | same day |
| Pradosham | Sun, Nov 22 | same day |
| Purnima | Tue, Nov 24 | same day |
| Sankashti Chaturthi | Fri, Nov 27 | same day |
Times (puja windows, parana, moonrise) are different in every city. Open your city:
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Calculated with Drik Ganita for each time zone, cross-checked against leading published panchangams. Your temple or priest may follow a local custom; confirm with them. Why dates differ ›
Questions
Which Hindu festivals are in November 2026 in the UK?
Dhanteras: Nov 6; Naraka Chaturdashi: Nov 7; Diwali · Lakshmi Puja: Nov 8; Govardhan Puja: Nov 9; Karthika Somavaram: Nov 9; Bhai Dooj: Nov 10; Nagula Chavithi: Nov 13; Kanda Shashti · Soorasamharam: Nov 15; Karthika Pournami: Nov 24; Karthigai Deepam: Nov 24.
Why are some dates in the UK different from India?
A festival is fixed by the tithi at the right time of day (sunrise, sunset, moonrise and so on) in your own city. UK is 4½ to 15½ hours away from India, so the same tithi can fall on a different local day. This month 5 of 22 days differ from India.
For general information only. Calculated by software for this city; it may contain errors and is not religious, astrological or medical advice. Always confirm important dates and muhurtams with your priest or temple. Disclaimer and terms · Privacy · © Global Panchang