The Mahalakshmi Calendar 2026 is one of the most widely used Marathi almanacs in Maharashtra and Goa, tracking everything from Gudi Padwa and the ten days of Ganeshotsav to the year’s Ekadashi fasts and wedding Muhurats. This guide brings together the full year in one place — festival by festival, verified against standard Panchang calculations — along with the Mahalaxmi Marathi Calendar 2026 PDF Free Download so you can keep it on hand all year.
How to Download the Mahalaxmi Marathi Calendar 2026 PDF (Free)
If you’d rather keep this year’s calendar saved on your phone than check a page every time you need a date, you can download it as a PDF in a few steps: look for the download link on this page, usually placed below the festival table; tap “Download PDF” and let it open in a new tab; save it to your device using the share icon on mobile or Ctrl+S/Cmd+S on desktop; and print a copy for your puja room if you’d like a physical reference. The download is free, with no login required, and covers festivals, Vrat dates, and Vivah Muhurat for all twelve months.
Major Festivals and Important Dates 2026
| Date | Day | Festival (English) | उत्सव (मराठी) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year | नववर्ष |
| Jan 14 | Wednesday | Makar Sankranti | मकर संक्रांती |
| Mar 4 | Wednesday | Holi (Rangwali) | होळी |
| Mar 19 | Thursday | Gudi Padwa (Marathi New Year) | गुढी पाडवा |
| Mar 26 | Thursday | Shri Ram Navami | श्रीराम नवमी |
| Apr 21 | Tuesday | Akshaya Tritiya | अक्षय्य तृतीया |
| Jun 21 | Sunday | International Yoga Day | आंतरराष्ट्रीय योग दिन |
| Jul 29 | Wednesday | Guru Purnima | गुरु पौर्णिमा |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Independence Day | स्वातंत्र्यदिन |
| Aug 28 | Friday | Raksha Bandhan | रक्षाबंधन |
| Sep 4 | Friday | Krishna Janmashtami | श्रीकृष्ण जन्माष्टमी |
| Sep 14 | Monday | Ganesh Chaturthi begins | गणेश चतुर्थी |
| Sep 25 | Friday | Anant Chaturdashi (Visarjan) | अनंत चतुर्दशी (विसर्जन) |
| Oct 2 | Friday | Gandhi Jayanti | गांधी जयंती |
| Oct 11–19 | Sun–Mon | Shardiya Navratri | शारदीय नवरात्र |
| Oct 20 | Tuesday | Dussehra / Vijayadashami | दसरा |
| Nov 6 | Friday | Dhanteras | धनत्रयोदशी |
| Nov 7 | Saturday | Narak Chaturdashi | नरक चतुर्दशी |
| Nov 8 | Sunday | Lakshmi Pujan (Main Diwali) | लक्ष्मीपूजन |
| Nov 9 | Monday | Balipratipada / Diwali Padwa | दिवाळी पाडवा |
| Nov 10 | Tuesday | Bhau Beej | भाऊबीज |
| Nov 24 | Tuesday | Kartik Purnima | कार्तिक पौर्णिमा |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas | ख्रिसमस |
Gudi Padwa: The Marathi New Year
Gudi Padwa, falling on March 19, 2026, marks the start of the Marathi calendar year and is considered one of the Saade Teen Muhurat — the three-and-a-half most auspicious days of the year, when no separate Muhurat calculation is needed to begin something new. Households hoist the Gudi, a bright cloth-and-copper-vessel flag, outside the window or doorway at sunrise, and it’s traditionally treated as an excellent day for buying vehicles, gold, or property. The day also opens Chaitra Navratri, so many families combine the Gudi hoisting with the first day of Ghatasthapana.
Holi and Ram Navami
Holi, on March 4, 2026, is observed in Maharashtra primarily as Rangapanchami-adjacent colour celebrations, with Holika Dahan (the bonfire) on the eve and colour play the next morning in most communities. Three weeks later, Ram Navami on March 26 falls on the ninth and final day of Chaitra Navratri, marking the birth of Lord Rama — many Marathi households break a nine-day Navratri fast on this date with a Kheer or Panakam-style sweet offering, alongside readings from the Ramayana.
Ganeshotsav: Maharashtra’s Defining Festival
Nothing on the Marathi calendar carries the cultural weight of Ganeshotsav. Ganesh Chaturthi, on September 14, 2026, marks the installation of the Ganpati idol at home and at neighbourhood Sarvajanik (public) mandals, and the festival runs a full ten days until Anant Chaturdashi on September 25, when idols are taken through the streets in procession for Visarjan. Mumbai and Pune see the largest public celebrations, with iconic mandals drawing lakhs of visitors over the ten days, while most households observe a shorter one-and-a-half, five, or seven-day cycle at home.
Diwali in Maharashtra: Narak Chaturdashi and Padwa
Diwali runs five days in 2026, from Dhanteras on November 6 through Bhau Beej on November 10, but Maharashtra places special weight on two days within that stretch that differ slightly from the North Indian emphasis. Narak Chaturdashi, on November 7, is observed with an Abhyanga Snan — a pre-dawn ritual oil bath — considered the most important ritual of the festival in many Marathi households, even ahead of the Lakshmi Puja night itself. Two days later, Balipratipada, also called Diwali Padwa, on November 9, is celebrated as a day honouring the bond between husband and wife, with wives performing Aukshan (an Aarti-style blessing) for their husbands — distinct from Bhai Dooj the following day, which is for siblings.
Ekadashi and Major Vrats 2026
| Date | Ekadashi / Vrat | एकादशी / व्रत |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14 | Saphala Ekadashi | सफला एकादशी |
| Jan 29 | Jaya Ekadashi | जया एकादशी |
| Feb 13 | Vijaya Ekadashi | विजया एकादशी |
| Feb 15 | Maha Shivratri | महाशिवरात्री |
| Feb 27 | Amalaki Ekadashi | आमलकी एकादशी |
| Mar 15 | Papmochani Ekadashi | पापमोचनी एकादशी |
| Apr 13 | Varuthini Ekadashi | वरुथिनी एकादशी |
| Apr 27 | Mohini Ekadashi | मोहिनी एकादशी |
| May 13 | Apara Ekadashi | अपरा एकादशी |
| Jun 25 | Nirjala Ekadashi | निर्जला एकादशी |
| Jul 25 | Devshayani Ekadashi (Chaturmas begins) | देवशयनी एकादशी |
| Aug 9 | Kamika Ekadashi | कामिका एकादशी |
| Aug 23 | Shravana Putrada Ekadashi | श्रावण पुत्रदा एकादशी |
| Nov 20 | Devutthana Ekadashi (Chaturmas ends) | देवउठणी एकादशी |
| Dec 14 | Mokshada Ekadashi | मोक्षदा एकादशी |
Note the gap between Devshayani Ekadashi (July 25) and Devutthana Ekadashi (November 20) — this four-month stretch is Chaturmas, when Lord Vishnu is believed to rest, and it’s also why the Vivah Muhurat table below shows nothing at all for August, September, and October.
Vivah Muhurat 2026: Marriage Dates by Month
| Month | Auspicious Marriage Dates |
|---|---|
| January | 14, 23, 28 |
| February | 2–3, 5–6, 8, 12–13, 19–20, 21, 25–26 |
| March | 10, 13–14 |
| April | 19, 20–21, 26, 27, 29 |
| May | 3, 13–14, 17–18, 22, 24–26, 27–28 |
| June | 1–2, 4, 10, 19, 24, 26–27 |
| July | 6–7, 16 |
| August–October | None (Chaturmas) |
| November | 19–20, 20–21, 25–26 |
| December | 2–3, 3, 5, 11–12 |
February and June carry the most Muhurat windows, while July offers only two dates before the wedding season pauses for Chaturmas, resuming in the third week of November. As always, a general list like this is a starting point — confirm the final date against both partners’ Kundli with a family astrologer before booking a venue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.1 When is Gudi Padwa (Marathi New Year) in 2026? Gudi Padwa falls on Thursday, March 19, 2026, marking the start of the Marathi calendar year and coinciding with the first day of Chaitra Navratri.
Q.2 What are the main Diwali days in 2026? Dhanteras (Nov 6), Narak Chaturdashi (Nov 7), Lakshmi Pujan (Nov 8), Balipratipada/Padwa (Nov 9), and Bhau Beej (Nov 10).
Q.3 When does Ganesh Chaturthi start in 2026? Ganesh Chaturthi begins September 14, 2026, with idol immersion on Anant Chaturdashi, September 25.
Q.4 Which Ekadashi is considered the strictest fast? Nirjala Ekadashi, on June 25, 2026, observed without even water.
Q.5 Why are there no wedding dates from August to October 2026? This period falls within Chaturmas, from Devshayani Ekadashi (July 25) to Devutthana Ekadashi (November 20).
Q.6 What is Diwali Padwa and how is it different from Bhai Dooj? Diwali Padwa (Balipratipada), on November 9, 2026, celebrates the bond between husband and wife, while Bhai Dooj the next day, November 10, is dedicated to the bond between brothers and sisters.
Q.7 Is Gudi Padwa the same as Ugadi? Yes — both fall on the same Tithi, Chaitra Shukla Pratipada, March 19, 2026; Gudi Padwa is the Marathi and Konkani name, while Ugadi is used in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana.
Q.8 Can I download the Mahalaxmi Marathi Calendar 2026 PDF for free? Yes, the PDF version covering the same festival, Ekadashi, and Muhurat dates in this article is available to download free of charge, with no login required.
Conclusion
From Gudi Padwa opening the Marathi year in March to Ganeshotsav’s ten days of devotion in September and the five-day Diwali cluster in November, the Mahalakshmi Calendar 2026 carries Marathi households through a full year of festivals, Vrat days, and Vivah Muhurat windows. Keep this guide bookmarked, or download the PDF, and you’ve got the whole year in one place.