India’s rich cultural fabric is woven with countless traditions, languages, and festivals — and nothing represents this diversity better than our state calendars.
The All State Calendar 2026 brings together every Indian state’s traditional Panchang / Panchangam / Panji / Calendar in one guide.
Whether you live in Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Assam, or Punjab — each state follows its own method of tracking months, festivals, and auspicious timings.
Here’s a complete look at how every Indian state celebrates time in 2026.
🪔 What Is the Indian State Calendar System?
India doesn’t follow a single cultural calendar — instead, each region has its own traditional timekeeping system based on solar or lunar calculations:
- Solar calendars (e.g., Tamil, Malayalam, Bengali, Odia) are based on the Sun’s movement.
- Lunar calendars (e.g., Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi) are based on Moon phases.
- Sikh Nanakshahi calendar follows the solar year for Gurpurabs.
- Assamese Bhaskarabda calendar combines both solar and lunar principles.
All of them include Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (star), Amavasya, Purnima, and festival timings — but calculated differently for each region.
🌍 State-Wise Overview of Indian Calendars 2026
🕉️ North India – Hindi Panchang (Vikram Samvat 2082-83)
Used in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, and Haryana.
Highlights: Holi, Navratri, Diwali, Karva Chauth, and Chhath Puja.
🌞 Tamil Nadu – Tamil Calendar (Kollam Year 2026)
Solar calendar starting from Chithirai month.
Major festivals: Pongal, Aadi Perukku, Aipasi Deepam, Karthigai Deepam, and Vishu.
🔱 Andhra Pradesh & Telangana – Telugu Panchangam 2026
Lunar calendar beginning with Chaitramu (Ugadi).
Major festivals: Ugadi, Varalakshmi Vratham, Vinayaka Chavithi, Dussehra, and Deepavali.
🪔 Karnataka – Kannada Panchanga 2026
Similar to Telugu but regionally adapted.
Key celebrations: Ugadi, Ganesh Chaturthi, Mahashivaratri, and Deepavali.
🌿 Kerala – Malayalam Calendar 2026 (Kollavarsham 1201)
Solar calendar used across Kerala.
Major festivals: Onam, Vishu, Thrissur Pooram, and Karkidaka Vavu Bali.
💎 Gujarat – Gujarati Panchang 2026 (Vikram Samvat 2082-83)
Solar-lunar calendar used for both religious and business planning.
Main festivals: Navratri, Bestu Varas (Gujarati New Year), Janmashtami, and Diwali.
🪔 Maharashtra – Marathi Panchang 2026 (Shaka Samvat 1947-48)
Used across Maharashtra and Goa.
Highlights: Gudi Padwa, Ashadhi Ekadashi, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Makar Sankranti.
📜 West Bengal – Bengali Calendar 2026 (Bangla Ponjika 1433)
Solar calendar beginning with Boishakh month.
Major festivals: Pohela Boishakh, Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Saraswati Puja.
🌸 Assam – Assamese Calendar 2026 (Bhaskarabda 1458)
Combines solar and lunar systems.
Key festivals: Bohag Bihu, Kati Bihu, Magh Bihu, and Ambubachi Mela.
🕉️ Punjab – Nanakshahi Calendar 2026 (Year 557)
Solar calendar used by Sikh communities.
Important days: Vaisakhi, Hola Mohalla, Guru Nanak Jayanti, and Bandi Chhor Divas.
🏵️ Odisha – Odia Calendar 2026 (Odia Panji)
Solar calendar used for temple rituals and cultural events.
Major observances: Pana Sankranti, Rath Yatra, Kumar Purnima, and Manabasa Gurubar.
📘 Other Regional Calendars 2026
- Tripura & Manipur: Follow Bengali and Meitei lunar calendars.
- Nagaland & Mizoram: Use Gregorian calendar with regional holidays.
- Goa: Follows both Marathi Panchang and Church liturgical calendar.
🗓️ Common Indian Festivals Across States in 2026
| Month | Major Pan-India Festivals |
|---|---|
| January | Lohri, Pongal, Makar Sankranti, Republic Day |
| February | Vasant Panchami, Maha Shivaratri |
| March | Holi, Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Rama Navami |
| April | Vaisakhi, Vishu, Pohela Boishakh |
| July | Rath Yatra, Guru Purnima |
| August | Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Independence Day |
| October | Navratri, Dussehra, Durga Puja |
| November | Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, Kartik Purnima |
| December | Gita Jayanti, Christmas |
📘 Why Every State Has Its Own Calendar
India’s timekeeping diversity stems from:
- 🌞 Different astronomical systems (solar vs lunar).
- 🕉️ Regional deities, temples, and traditions.
- 📿 Cultural festivals linked to agriculture and seasons.
- 🗓️ Historical and linguistic evolution of time systems.
Together, they create a vibrant mosaic of Indian time and tradition, making every state’s calendar a reflection of its faith, language, and lifestyle.
🧾 Conclusion
The All State Calendar 2026 shows how India celebrates not just dates — but the soul of time itself.
From Pongal in Tamil Nadu to Bihu in Assam, from Navratri in Gujarat to Rath Yatra in Odisha, every festival connects the people of India through devotion and joy.
🗓️ Explore your state’s calendar, know your Tithis and festivals, and celebrate every moment of 2026 in true Indian spirit.