Durga Puja in India
Friday, October 16, 2026 ยท Asia/Kolkata ยท Public holiday
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When is Durga Puja in India in 2026?
Durga Puja in India is on Friday, October 16, 2026 (Asia/Kolkata). Thatโs 81 days ยท about 12 weeks ยท about 3 months. It falls on a Friday.
Is Durga Puja a public holiday in India?
Yes โ Durga Puja is a public holiday in India.
How India celebrates
Durga Puja is a public holiday in West Bengal and several eastern states. Kolkata becomes a city-wide open-air gallery: millions pandal-hop through the night, dhak drummers perform, and the festival closes with Sindoor Khela and river immersions on Vijaya Dashami.
What people eat
Bhog khichuri and labra, luchi with alur dom, kosha mangsho, kathi rolls and phuchka, sandesh, rosogolla and mishti doi.