If you are searching for the MP Calendar 2026 November, you have landed on the right page. November 2026 is arguably the most anticipated and festive month of the entire year for the people of Madhya Pradesh — and for good reason. This month brings the grand Diwali festival sequence, Chhath Puja, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartik Purnima, and many other spiritually significant occasions all packed into one single calendar month.
Whether you are a government employee planning your leaves, a business owner managing schedules, or a family person who wants to keep every celebration organized — this complete guide to the Madhya Pradesh Calendar November 2026 covers every festival, public holiday, bank holiday, vrat date, and important tithi you need to know.
MP Calendar 2026 November – Complete Festival & Holiday Table
Below is the complete day-by-day festival and holiday list for November 2026 as observed in Madhya Pradesh.
| Date | Day | Festival / Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 01 November | Sunday | Ahoi Ashtami |
| 05 November | Thursday | Rama Ekadashi |
| 06 November | Friday | Dhanteras / Dhanwantari Jayanti |
| 08 November | Sunday | Diwali / Lakshmi Puja / Naraka Chaturdashi |
| 09 November | Monday | Govardhan Puja |
| 10 November | Tuesday | Bhai Dooj |
| 14 November | Saturday | Chhath Puja / 2nd Saturday Bank Holiday |
| 17 November | Tuesday | Vrischik Sankranti |
| 20 November | Friday | Devutthana Ekadashi |
| 21 November | Saturday | Tulsi Vivah |
| 22 November | Sunday | Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) |
| 24 November | Tuesday | Guru Nanak Jayanti / Kartik Purnima |
| 27 November | Friday | Sankashti Chaturthi |
| 28 November | Saturday | 4th Saturday Bank Holiday |
Public Holidays in November 2026 – Madhya Pradesh
The following are the key gazetted public holidays in the MP Calendar November 2026, on which government offices, schools, and banks remain closed:
Diwali / Lakshmi Puja – 8 November 2026 (Sunday)
Diwali is the biggest public holiday of November 2026. As the festival falls on a Sunday, many government offices and institutions may also declare a compensatory holiday. Diwali is a gazetted holiday across all states in India.
Govardhan Puja – 9 November 2026 (Monday)
Observed the day after Diwali, Govardhan Puja is a public holiday in Madhya Pradesh. Many offices and establishments remain closed.
Guru Nanak Jayanti – 24 November 2026 (Tuesday)
Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Gurpurab, is a national gazetted holiday celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. All government offices and banks in Madhya Pradesh remain closed on this day.
Bank Holidays in November 2026 – Madhya Pradesh
As per RBI guidelines, all banks observe the following holidays in November 2026 in Madhya Pradesh:
- 14 November 2026 (2nd Saturday) – All banks closed
- 28 November 2026 (4th Saturday) – All banks closed
- 8 November (Diwali) – Bank holiday (gazetted)
- 9 November (Govardhan Puja) – Bank holiday (gazetted)
- 24 November (Guru Nanak Jayanti) – Bank holiday (gazetted)
Plan your banking tasks accordingly and avoid visits to the bank on these dates.
Important Festivals in November 2026 – Detailed
Ahoi Ashtami – 1 November 2026 (Sunday)
Ahoi Ashtami is a fasting festival observed by mothers for the long life and well-being of their sons. It falls on the Ashtami (eighth day) of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik, four days before Diwali. Mothers fast from sunrise to the sighting of stars at night, after which they offer prayers to Goddess Ahoi (a form of Goddess Parvati) and break their fast. This festival is widely observed by women across Madhya Pradesh with great devotion.
Rama Ekadashi – 5 November 2026 (Thursday)
Rama Ekadashi falls on the Ekadashi (eleventh day) of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. Devotees of Lord Vishnu observe a strict fast on this day, abstaining from grains and certain foods. Reading or listening to the Ekadashi Katha and spending the day in devotional activities is considered highly meritorious. This Ekadashi is specially significant because it falls just days before Diwali.
Dhanteras / Dhanwantari Jayanti – 6 November 2026 (Friday)
Dhanteras officially marks the beginning of the Diwali festival sequence and is one of the most auspicious shopping days of the year. The word “Dhan” means wealth, and “Teras” means the thirteenth day of the lunar fortnight. On this day, people across Madhya Pradesh purchase gold, silver, new utensils, electronics, and vehicles — as buying metal items on Dhanteras is considered a sign of good luck and prosperity for the coming year.
Dhanwantari Jayanti is also celebrated on the same day. Lord Dhanwantari, the divine physician and deity of Ayurveda, is believed to have emerged from the cosmic ocean carrying the pot of amrit (nectar) on this day. The National Ayurveda Day is also observed on Dhanwantari Jayanti.
Diwali / Lakshmi Puja / Naraka Chaturdashi – 8 November 2026 (Sunday)
Diwali is the most celebrated festival in India and the crown jewel of the MP Calendar 2026 November. Also known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali marks the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and his victory over the demon king Ravana. Homes, offices, and streets across Madhya Pradesh are lit with diyas (oil lamps), fairy lights, and colorful rangoli. Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity, is worshipped during the evening Lakshmi Puja with great devotion.
Naraka Chaturdashi (also called Chhoti Diwali or Roop Chaudas) is observed on the same calendar day in 2026. It commemorates the defeat of the demon Narakasura by Lord Krishna. People take an auspicious oil bath before sunrise on this day.
In cities like Bhopal, Indore, Gwalior, Jabalpur, and Ujjain, Diwali celebrations are especially grand — with elaborate rangoli competitions, community Lakshmi Puja events, fireworks displays, and cultural programs.
Govardhan Puja – 9 November 2026 (Monday)
Govardhan Puja is celebrated the day after Diwali. It commemorates the occasion when Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan Hill to protect the people of Vrindavan from the wrath of Lord Indra’s rains. Devotees prepare a symbolic mountain of food (called Annakut) and offer it to Lord Krishna. It is a public holiday in Madhya Pradesh and celebrated joyfully across the state.
Bhai Dooj – 10 November 2026 (Tuesday)
Bhai Dooj is the last day of the Diwali festival sequence and one of the most heartwarming celebrations of the year. Sisters apply tilak (ceremonial mark) on their brothers’ foreheads, pray for their long life and prosperity, and brothers give gifts in return as a token of their love and protection. The festival strengthens the beautiful bond between siblings. Bhai Dooj is also known as Bhai Phota in Bengal and Bhai Tika in Nepal.
Chhath Puja – 14 November 2026 (Saturday)
Chhath Puja is a four-day festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya Dev) and his sister Chhathi Maiya. It is one of the most rigorous and disciplined festivals in the Hindu calendar. Devotees (primarily women) fast for two consecutive days without water, stand in rivers or ponds at sunset and sunrise to offer arghya (offerings of water) to the setting and rising sun, and pray for the well-being of their families. In Madhya Pradesh, Chhath Puja is observed with great enthusiasm — especially in Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, and areas with significant communities from Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern UP.
Vrischik Sankranti – 17 November 2026 (Tuesday)
Vrischik Sankranti marks the entry of the Sun into the Scorpio (Vrischik) zodiac sign. It is considered an auspicious day for donations, religious acts, and prayers. People visit temples and take ritual baths in sacred rivers on this day. Charitable acts performed on Sankranti days are believed to carry special spiritual merit.
Devutthana Ekadashi – 20 November 2026 (Friday)
Devutthana Ekadashi, also known as Dev Prabodhini Ekadashi or Tulsi Ekadashi, is one of the most important Ekadashis of the entire Hindu calendar year. On this day, Lord Vishnu is believed to wake up from his four-month cosmic slumber (Chaturmas). With this awakening, the auspicious period for weddings, engagements, and major life ceremonies resumes after the Chaturmas break. Devutthana Ekadashi is celebrated with great joy across Madhya Pradesh with special Vishnu puja, bhajans, and kirtans at temples.
Tulsi Vivah – 21 November 2026 (Saturday)
Tulsi Vivah is the ceremonial wedding of the Tulsi plant (Holy Basil) with Lord Vishnu (or his Shaligram form). This marks the formal beginning of the Hindu wedding season. The event is held on the day after Devutthana Ekadashi, on Dwadashi. Families across MP celebrate Tulsi Vivah at home by decorating the Tulsi plant with wedding attire, performing rituals, and distributing prasad to neighbors and relatives.
Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) – 22 November 2026 (Sunday)
Pradosh Vrat is observed on the Trayodashi (thirteenth day) of both Shukla and Krishna Paksha every month. Devotees of Lord Shiva fast throughout the day and perform special Shiva puja during the Pradosh Kaal (the twilight period around sunset). This vrat is believed to fulfill wishes and grant blessings of health, wealth, and liberation.
Guru Nanak Jayanti / Kartik Purnima – 24 November 2026 (Tuesday)
Guru Nanak Jayanti (also called Gurpurab or Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Utsav) is one of the most sacred days in the Sikh calendar. It celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus. Gurdwaras across Madhya Pradesh — especially in Bhopal, Indore, and Gwalior — are illuminated and decorated. Special Prabhat Pheri (morning processions), langar (community meals), and kirtan programs are organized throughout the day.
Kartik Purnima falls on the same date — the full moon day of Kartik month. It is considered the holiest full moon of the year. A dip in sacred rivers like the Narmada, Shipra, and Betwa on this day is believed to be as meritorious as performing a thousand yagnas. Dev Diwali, the Diwali of the Gods, is also celebrated on Kartik Purnima with thousands of diyas lit along riverbanks.
Sankashti Chaturthi – 27 November 2026 (Friday)
Sankashti Chaturthi is observed every month on the fourth day (Chaturthi) of Krishna Paksha. Devotees of Lord Ganesha fast throughout the day and break their fast only after moonrise, following the reading of the Sankashti Katha. The November Sankashti is significant as it falls in the sacred month of Kartik.
MP Calendar November 2026 – Vrat & Tithi Summary Table
| Vrat / Tithi | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Ahoi Ashtami | 01 November | Sunday |
| Rama Ekadashi | 05 November | Thursday |
| Dhanteras / Dhanwantari Jayanti | 06 November | Friday |
| Diwali / Naraka Chaturdashi | 08 November | Sunday |
| Govardhan Puja | 09 November | Monday |
| Bhai Dooj | 10 November | Tuesday |
| Chhath Puja | 14 November | Saturday |
| Vrischik Sankranti | 17 November | Tuesday |
| Devutthana Ekadashi | 20 November | Friday |
| Tulsi Vivah | 21 November | Saturday |
| Pradosh Vrat (Shukla) | 22 November | Sunday |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti / Kartik Purnima | 24 November | Tuesday |
| Sankashti Chaturthi | 27 November | Friday |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What are the public holidays in Madhya Pradesh in November 2026?
The main public holidays in MP in November 2026 are Diwali/Lakshmi Puja (8 Nov), Govardhan Puja (9 Nov), and Guru Nanak Jayanti (24 Nov).
Q2. When is Diwali in 2026 in Madhya Pradesh?
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026 in Madhya Pradesh. Lakshmi Puja and Naraka Chaturdashi are also observed on the same day.
Q3. When is Dhanteras in November 2026?
Dhanteras falls on Friday, 6 November 2026. It marks the start of the five-day Diwali celebration.
Q4. When is Bhai Dooj in 2026?
Bhai Dooj 2026 is on Tuesday, 10 November 2026 — the last day of the Diwali festival sequence.
Q5. When is Chhath Puja in November 2026?
Chhath Puja in 2026 is on Saturday, 14 November 2026 in Madhya Pradesh.
Q6. What are the bank holidays in November 2026 in Madhya Pradesh?
Banks in MP will remain closed on 2nd Saturday (14 Nov), 4th Saturday (28 Nov), Diwali (8 Nov), Govardhan Puja (9 Nov), and Guru Nanak Jayanti (24 Nov).
Q7. When is Guru Nanak Jayanti in 2026?
Guru Nanak Jayanti 2026 falls on Tuesday, 24 November 2026. It is also the day of Kartik Purnima.
Q8. When is Kartik Purnima in November 2026?
Kartik Purnima 2026 is on Tuesday, 24 November 2026. Dev Diwali is also observed on this full moon night.
Q9. When is Devutthana Ekadashi in 2026?
Devutthana Ekadashi (Dev Prabodhini Ekadashi) 2026 falls on Friday, 20 November 2026. This marks the beginning of the Hindu wedding season.
Q10. When is Tulsi Vivah in 2026?
Tulsi Vivah 2026 is observed on Saturday, 21 November 2026 — the day after Devutthana Ekadashi.
Q11. How many festivals are there in MP in November 2026?
November 2026 is the most festive month of the year with over 14 major festivals and events including Diwali, Dhanteras, Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartik Purnima, and more.
Q12. Can I download the MP Calendar 2026 November PDF for free?
Yes, the free printable MP Calendar 2026 November PDF is available for download from our website using the link provided at the top of this page.
Conclusion
We hope this detailed guide to the MP Calendar 2026 November has been helpful for all your planning needs. November 2026 is truly the most vibrant and festive month of the year for Madhya Pradesh, with the entire Diwali sequence, Chhath Puja, Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartik Purnima, and much more. From the glow of Diwali diyas to the rising sun salutations of Chhath, and from the sacred Kartik snan on Purnima to the joyful bond of Bhai Dooj — this month celebrates life, light, family, and devotion in every form.