Events in Varanasi in November 2026
Varanasi event dates for November 2026 are still being announced. Start with the planning leads and the city guide below — the lineup firms up closer to November.
Varanasi's November 2026 lineup is still being announced — planning leads below.
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
Sourced events
Dates for this month are still being announced. Start with the planning leads below, or build the rest of your visit from the city guide.
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Nov 1 - Nov 5
Diwali Festival of Lights
The five-day festival of lights celebrated with fireworks, lamps, and cultural events throughout Varanasi.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Nov 1 - Nov 30
Diwali
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: seasonal calendar
- Nov 10 - Nov 13
Chhath Pooja
A four-day Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God, involving rituals performed on the banks of the Ganges River in Varanasi.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Diwali · publicNov 8
- Guru Nanak's Birthday · publicNov 24
- Long weekend with bridge dayNov 21–Nov 24
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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