Navratri
Navratri is a nine-night Hindu festival in autumn honouring the goddess Durga, famous for Garba and Dandiya dancing.
- UK
- USA
- International
OrganiserBAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
Navratri means nine nights. In the UK it is best known for the Gujarati Garba and Dandiya Raas dances held in temples and halls each evening, and it ends with Dussehra on the tenth day. Hindu festival dates follow the lunar calendar and can vary by a day between regions and communities.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 to 19 October 2026 | UK, USA, International | Confirmed by the organiser |
| 2027 | 30 September to 8 October 2027 | UK, USA, International | Confirmed by the organiser |
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