North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: The year 2025 is now about to bid farewell and we all are getting ready to welcome 2026 with new expectations. As the calendar changes, the first thing that catches our attention are holidays and festivals. The month of January in our country is not only known for cold but also for pujas and fairs.
If you are wondering when which festival is falling in the New Year i.e. January 2026, then we clear your confusion. This time in January there are a lot of festivals. From Ganga Snan to Basant Panchami with yellow mustard, there is something special every week this month. Let’s take a look at the list of major Hindu fasts and festivals of January 2026.
January 3: Auspicious beginning of the year (Paush Purnima)
The very first Saturday of the New Year, i.e. 3 January 2026 It is Paush Purnima. This day is very special for those people who regularly bathe and donate in the month of Magh. It is believed that Magh Snan starts from this day itself. Taking a dip of faith in holy rivers in winter has its own solace.
14 January: Festival of Makar Sankranti and Khichdi
Makar Sankranti is our favorite festival this time. 14 January 2026 Will be celebrated. This is the day when Sun God Uttarayan occurs, which is considered the beginning of auspicious works. In UP-Bihar, there is a tradition of eating ‘Khichdi’ and donating it on this day, while in Gujarat and many other states, kite flying is in emphasis. Also on this day Shattila Ekadashi A coincidence is also taking place, which makes it even more important religiously.
18 January: Day to earn virtue by remaining silent (Mauni Amavasya)
In the third week of January, 18 January 2026 Mauni Amavasya will fall on . The bath on this day is considered to be the biggest during the Kumbh or Magh Mela. On this day, there is a tradition of observing a fast of silence, i.e. remaining silent for some time and concentrating on your mind. It is said that donations made on this day give manifold results.
23 January: Basant Panchami (Saraswati Puja)
At the end of January, 23 January 2026 We all will celebrate Basant Panchami. This day is for the worship of Mother Saraswati. This day is no less than a festival for students and people associated with art. Yellow color is the identity of this day – be it clothes or yellow rice prepared for offering. This festival is also a sign that now the harsh winter is leaving and the pleasant weather of spring is coming.
Other special days of January 2026:
- 26 January: Republic Day and Bhishma Ashtami
- 30 January: Jaya Ekadashi
So friends, the new year is bringing with it a lot of happiness and an atmosphere of devotion. Note down your dates from now and start preparing for these festivals along with the New Year celebrations.
