Govardhan Puja 2026 is on Monday, 9 November 2026.

Sources differ

Named sources give 2 different dates this year; each is listed below with its source.

Dates by calendar/source: Central Government holidays: 9 Nov · ISKCON: 10 Nov

Why two dates?

At a glance

Type: Restricted (optional) holiday: offices stay open
Date: Monday, 9 November 2026
Date each year: Moves from year to year
Source: Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India: holidays for Central Government offices in 2026 (O.M. 12/2/2023-JCA, 3 July 2025)

Worship of Govardhan hill, recalling Krishna lifting it, on the day after the Deepavali new moon.

Also known as Govardhan Pooja, Goverdhan Puja.

Date	Source
2026
Monday, 9 November 2026	India: Central Government holidaysRestricted (optional) holidayCentral Government holidays
Tuesday, 10 November 2026	ISKCON (Gaudiya Vaishnava) festivalsISKCON (Gaudiya)
2027
Saturday, 30 October 2027	India: Central Government holidaysRestricted (optional) holidayCentral Government holidays

When is Govardhan Puja 2027?

Govardhan Puja 2027 is on Saturday, 30 October 2027.

Is the Govardhan Puja 2026 date confirmed?

Sources differ. Named sources give 2 different dates this year; each is listed below with its source.

What else falls on Monday, 9 November 2026?

Diwali, Amavasya, Annakut.

Where does the Govardhan Puja date come from?

2 named sources: India: Central Government holidays; ISKCON (Gaudiya Vaishnava) festivals. Each is linked under Sources.

Can I add Govardhan Puja to my calendar?

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