Festivals & holidays in September 2027
September 2027 has 3 major dates, including Ganesh Chaturthi on 04 September, Onam on 12 September, Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana) on 30 September.
September 2027 at a glance
| Date | Festival / event | About |
|---|---|---|
| 4 SeptemberSaturday | Ganesh Chaturthi | Celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha; clay idols are installed in homes and public pandals before being ceremonially immersed in water, especially large-scale in Maharashtra. |
| 12 SeptemberSunday | Onam | Kerala's harvest festival marking the mythical return of King Mahabali, celebrated with flower arrangements (pookalam), boat races and the Onasadya feast. |
| 30 SeptemberThursday | Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana) | The start of Sharad Navratri, nine nights honouring the goddess Durga with fasting, dance (garba/dandiya) and, in Bengal, Durga Puja; it ends with Dussehra. |
September 2027 calendar
Frequently asked questions
What festivals and holidays are there in September 2027?
September 2027 has 3 major dates: Ganesh Chaturthi (04 September), Onam (12 September), Navratri begins (Ghatasthapana) (30 September).
How many public holidays are there in September 2027?
None of the dates listed for September 2027 are gazetted national holidays — they're widely observed festivals rather than official holidays.
Sources
Dates checked on October 2026 against:
- DoPT — Gazetted Holidays 2027 for Central Government Offices (O.M. F.No. 12/2/2023-JCA, 16 July 2026)
- Drik Panchang — Indian festival calendar 2027
- timeanddate.com — Holidays and Observances in India, 2027
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