Here is the list of the major Hindu festivals dates in December 2026. It is based on the standard Hindu calendars of India. The important festivals in December 2026 are – Gita Jayanti, Hanuman Vratham, Sri Datta Jayanti, Vaikunta Ekadasi.
December 2026 coincides with Karthikai & Margali month in Tamil Nadu, Vrischikam & Dhanu month in Kerala, and Kartik, Margashirsha month & Poush month in other Indian Lunar Hindu calendars.
Kalabhairav Jayanti, Gita Jayanti, Dattatreya Jayanti, Katyayani Vratham, Pavai Nombu (Margali Nombu), Dhanurmasa Vratham are the major vratas during this month in South India.
List of Hindu Festivals and Auspicious Days in December 2026
Tuesday, 1 December 2026 – Kalabhairav Jayanti (Maha Kalbhairav Ashtami)
Friday, 4 December 2026 – Utpanna Ekadashi
Monday, 14 December 2026 – Vivah Panchami
Wednesday, 16 December 2026 – Dhanu Sankranti
Sunday, 20 December 2026 – Mokshada Ekadashi
Sunday, 20 December 2026 – Gita Jayanti
Wednesday, 23 December 2026 – Margashirsha Purnima
Wednesday, 23 December 2026 – Dattatreya Jayanti (Datta Jayanti)