Hindu Festivals 2027 with Muhurat: Quick Answer
The table below lists the major Hindu festivals of 2027 with the governing tithi and the key puja muhurat for New Delhi (Jaipur in brackets where verified). Highlights: Maha Shivratri 6 Mar (Nishita 12:07–12:57 AM), Holika Dahan 21 Mar (6:33–8:55 PM), Ram Navami 15 Apr (11:04 AM–1:38 PM), Akshaya Tritiya 9 May (puja 5:35–9:03 AM), Janmashtami 25 Aug (Nishita 12:01–12:45 AM), Ganesh Chaturthi 4 Sep (11:04 AM–12:25 PM), Dussehra 9 Oct (Vijay 2:05–2:52 PM), Karwa Chauth 18 Oct (moonrise 7:35 PM) and Diwali 29 Oct (Lakshmi Puja 6:34–7:05 PM).
| Festival | Date | Governing tithi / rule | Key muhurat (Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maha Shivratri | Sat, 6 Mar | Chaturdashi at midnight | Nishita 12:07–12:57 AM (7 Mar); Jaipur 12:13–1:02 AM |
| Holika Dahan | Sun, 21 Mar | Purnima in Pradosh | 6:33–8:55 PM; Jaipur 6:38–9:00 PM |
| Holi | Mon, 22 Mar | Day after Dahan | — |
| Chaitra Navratri | Wed, 7 Apr | Pratipada | Ghatasthapana 6:05–7:26 AM |
| Ram Navami | Thu, 15 Apr | Navami at midday | 11:04 AM–1:38 PM |
| Hanuman Jayanti | Tue, 20 Apr | Chaitra Purnima | Purnima 4:51 AM (20 Apr) – 3:56 AM (21 Apr) |
| Akshaya Tritiya | Sun, 9 May | Tritiya in forenoon | Puja 5:35–9:03 AM |
| Janmashtami | Wed, 25 Aug | Ashtami/Rohini at midnight | Nishita 12:01–12:45 AM (26 Aug) |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | Sat, 4 Sep | Chaturthi at midday | 11:04 AM–12:25 PM |
| Shardiya Navratri | Thu, 30 Sep | Pratipada (kshaya) | 8:05–10:12 AM; Abhijit 11:47 AM–12:35 PM |
| Dussehra | Sat, 9 Oct | Dashami in Aparahna | Vijay 2:05–2:52 PM; Jaipur 2:11–2:58 PM |
| Karwa Chauth | Mon, 18 Oct | Chaturthi at moonrise | Puja 5:49–7:04 PM; moonrise 7:35 PM (Jaipur 7:45) |
| Dhanteras | Wed, 27 Oct | Trayodashi in Pradosh | 6:42–8:14 PM |
| Diwali | Fri, 29 Oct | Amavasya in Pradosh | 6:34–7:05 PM (Pradosh 5:39 PM onwards); Jaipur 5:46–7:05 PM |
| Govardhan Puja | Sat, 30 Oct | Pratipada | 6:31–8:45 AM; evening 3:25–5:38 PM |
| Bhai Dooj | Sun, 31 Oct | Dwitiya in Aparahna | 1:11–3:24 PM |
Notes
- •Diwali 2027 has an unusually short muhurat because Amavasya ends at 7:05 PM.
- •Shardiya Navratri 2027 begins with a skipped Pratipada, so Ghatasthapana starts only at 8:05 AM.
- •Times are for New Delhi unless stated; check your city in the Panchang.
Other Key Observances of 2027
Parashuram Jayanti (8 May), Sita Navami (14 May), Hartalika Teej (3 Sep), Ganesh Visarjan (14 Sep), Sharad Purnima (14 Oct), Ahoi Ashtami (22 Oct), Govardhan Puja (30 Oct), Bhai Dooj (31 Oct), Chhath (4 Nov), Dev Uthani Ekadashi (10 Nov), Tulsi Vivah (11 Nov) and Kartik Purnima / Dev Deepawali (14 Nov).
Double Festivals in 2027
- •18 October: Karwa Chauth and Sankashti Chaturthi.
- •27 October: Dhanteras, Budh Pradosh, and Kali Chaudas/Hanuman Puja at night.
- •30 October: Govardhan Puja, Annakut, Gujarati New Year and Bali Pratipada.
Two muhurats are unusually short in 2027 — Diwali Lakshmi Puja (31 minutes in Delhi) and Ganpati sthapana (81 minutes) — so keep your puja items ready in advance.
Summary
Use this table to plan 2027's major festivals by date and muhurat. For month-wise vrats see the Hindu calendar 2027, and for each festival read its detailed guide.
