September 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar: September brings a packed schedule of Hindu festivals, vrat, religious observances and auspicious occasions. From Krishna Janmashtami on September 4 to Ganesh Chaturthi and Hartalika Teej on September 14, the month features several important days for devotees. The month also marks Anant Chaturdashi, Ganesh Visarjan and the beginning of Pitru Paksha toward the end of September.September 2026 includes major observances such as Aja Ekadashi, Hartalika Teej, Ganesh Chaturthi, Rishi Panchami, Balarama Jayanti, Vishwakarma Puja, Radha Ashtami, Parsva Ekadashi, Anant Chaturdashi, Bhadrapada Purnima and Pitru Paksha. The exact puja and fasting timings can vary depending on the city and regional Panchang followed by devotees.September 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar: Important DatesDateDayFestival/OccasionSeptember 1TuesdayAgastya ArghyaSeptember 4FridayKrishna JanmashtamiSeptember 7MondayAja EkadashiSeptember 14MondayHartalika TeejSeptember 14MondayGanesh ChaturthiSeptember 15TuesdayRishi PanchamiSeptember 16/17Wednesday/ThursdayBalarama JayantiSeptember 17ThursdayVishwakarma PujaSeptember 17ThursdayKanya SankrantiSeptember 19SaturdayRadha AshtamiSeptember 22TuesdayParsva EkadashiSeptember 25FridayGanesh VisarjanSeptember 25FridayAnant ChaturdashiSeptember 26SaturdayBhadrapada PurnimaSeptember 27SundayPitru Paksha BeginsAlso Read: September 2026 Horoscope: Ganesh Chaturthi Month Brings New Career Opportunities & Relationship Changes for These 5 Zodiac SignsKrishna Janmashtami 2026 – September 4Krishna Janmashtami will be celebrated on Friday, September 4, 2026, The festival is about the birth of Lord Krishna and is among the most widely celebrated Vaishnav festivals in India.Devotees traditionally observe a fast, visit temples, sing devotional songs and perform special prayers at night. Temples and homes are decorated with images or idols of baby Krishna, while devotees celebrate the birth of Krishna with devotional rituals.Because Janmashtami observance can differ between Smarta and Vaishnava traditions and between locations, devotees should check the local Panchang for the precise fasting and midnight puja timings.Aja Ekadashi 2026 – September 7Aja Ekadashi falls on Monday, September 7, 2026. It occurs during the Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Devotees observing the vrat generally follow fasting rules according to their tradition and spend the day in prayer, meditation and Vishnu worship. Ekadashi is traditionally considered an important day for spiritual discipline and devotion.Hartalika Teej 2026 – September 14Hartalika Teej will be observed on Monday, September 14, 2026. It falls during Shukla Paksha Tritiya of Bhadrapada. The festival is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. In traditional observance, married women pray for the well-being and longevity of their husbands, while unmarried women may observe the vrat with prayers for a suitable life partner. Women commonly dress in traditional attire, apply mehendi, offer prayers and participate in family and community celebrations.Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 – September 14One of the biggest festivals of September will also arrive on Monday, September 14, 2026, with Ganesh Chaturthi. This festival is listed as Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi. Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha, who is traditionally worshipped as the remover of obstacles and the deity associated with wisdom, auspicious beginnings and prosperity. Devotees stapit lord Ganesha’s idols at homes and public pandals, perform puja and offer traditional bhog.Vishwakarma Puja 2026 – September 17Vishwakarma Puja will be observed on Thursday, September 17, 2026. It coincides with Kanya Sankranti in the referenced calendar. The day is dedicated to Lord Vishwakarma, traditionally regarded as the divine architect. Vishwakarma Puja has particular importance among artisans, engineers, mechanics, craftsmen, factory workers, architects and people associated with tools and machinery. Businesses and workplaces clean and worship machinery, tools and equipment as part of the traditional celebration.Radha Ashtami 2026 – September 19Radha Ashtami will be observed on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The festival falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami. The day celebrates Goddess Radha and holds special importance for devotees of Radha-Krishna. Temples dedicated to Radha and Krishna conduct special prayers and devotional celebrations.Parsva Ekadashi 2026 – September 22Parsva Ekadashi falls on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. It is observed during Bhadrapada Shukla Ekadashi and is another important fasting day dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Devotees may observe a fast and spend the day in prayer, meditation and devotional activities.Ganesh Visarjan and Anant Chaturdashi – September 25Ganesh Visarjan marks the traditional conclusion of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, when devotees bid farewell to Lord Ganesha and immerse the idol in water according to local customs.The same day is observed as Anant Chaturdashi, a festival associated with Lord Vishnu in his Ananta form. Devotees traditionally worship Ananta and observe the day with religious rituals and prayers.Bhadrapada Purnima – September 26Bhadrapada Purnima falls on Saturday, September 26, 2026. It marks the full moon of the Bhadrapada month. Purnima days are considered spiritually significant in Hindu traditions. Devotees may perform puja, visit temples, take part in charitable activities and observe other family or regional customs.Pitru Paksha Begins – September 27Pitru Paksha will begin on Sunday, September 27, 2026, and marks the start of the Ashwina Krishna Paksha. This period is dedicated to remembering and honouring ancestors. During Pitru Paksha, families traditionally perform rituals such as Shraddha and Tarpan and may also donate food or other items. The exact rituals and customs may differ from one family or region to another.ET OnlineSeptember 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar: Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Teej & More (AI Image)Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by a 3rd party. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. 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