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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.

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By TripSapien · Updated November 1, 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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Going to Varanasi in November?

Add your dates and we'll build the rest of your trip around these events — every place checked for closures and booking needs.

Planning leads

Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.

  • Dates unconfirmed

    Chhath Pooja

    Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: seasonal calendar

  • Dates unconfirmed

    Diwali

    Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: seasonal calendar

  • Nov 24

    Dev Deepawali

    Varanasi

    Planning lead · approximate date · Source: festival calendar

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).

Ready to plan Varanasi?

Turn these November events into a full Varanasi plan, every place checked for closures, limited hours, and booking needs on your dates.

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