FESTIVAL CALENDAR FOR 2026
All festivals observed by Bharatiyas have a marvelous inner meaning. But men in general view them in terms of external observances and celebrate them with feasts and frolic. These festivals were really intended to be used for the exclusive worship of the Divine, enjoy the bliss of that devotion and overcome pain and sorrow. These holy days were instituted for the purpose of getting rid of ignorance and cultivating right knowledge, the higher wisdom and cosmic consciousness.
- Baba
Sanathana Sarathi, May 1989
From Digest II - A collection of Sri Sathya Sai Baba's sayings

2025 Festival Calendar

January 1
New Year  
January 15
Sankraanthi   
February 15
Mahaasivaraathri   
March 19
Ugadi   
March 26
Sri Raama Navami   
April 24
Mahaasamaadhi Anniversary   
May 6
Easwaramma Day   
July 29
Guru Purnima   
August 26
Onam   
September 4
Sri Krishna Janmaashtami   
September 14
Ganesh Chaturthi   
October 20
Dasara or Vijayadashami    
October 20
Avatarhood Decalaration Day    
November 8
Deepaavali   
November 14-15
Akhanda Bhajan   
November 19
Ladies Day   
November 23
Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's 101 st Birthday   
December 25
Christmas