Use this calendar to check Hindu festivals and Vratas for Abu Dhabi. Festival observance is not based on the civil date alone: sunrise, Tithi, Nakshatra, lunar month, and location can all affect the selected day. The astronomical positions are calculated with Swiss Ephemeris, while the observance rules follow traditional Panchanga practice.
How to use this festival calendar
- Select the place carefully: Sunrise and Tithi boundaries differ by location, so the listed date can change between cities or countries.
- Read the timings: When a Tithi spans two civil dates, the applicable sunrise, midday, moonrise, or Pradosha rule may decide the observance day.
- Respect your tradition: Smarta, Vaishnava, regional, family, and temple traditions may apply different rules. Use the calendar as a detailed reference and follow your established custom where required.
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Select a month and year to see the major festivals and Vratas.
Hindu Festivals & Vratas in October 2039
Festival and vrata dates for Abu Dhabi in October 2039:
- Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 1 October 2039.
- Valmiki Jayanti (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 1 October 2039.
- Kojagari Purnima (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 1 October 2039.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Saturday, 1 October 2039.
- Purnima Vrat — Sunday, 2 October 2039.
- Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Tuesday, 4 October 2039.
- Karwa Chauth (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 5 October 2039. — A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands.
- Sankashti Chaturthi — Wednesday, 5 October 2039.
- Krittika Vratam — Thursday, 6 October 2039.
- Rohini Vratam — Friday, 7 October 2039.
- Kalashtami — Sunday, 9 October 2039.
- Ahoi Ashtami (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 10 October 2039.
- Smarta Parama Ekadashi (Ashvina (Adhika) Krishna) — Thursday, 13 October 2039.
- Govatsa Dwadashi (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 14 October 2039.
- Vaishnava Parama Ekadashi (Ashvina (Adhika) Krishna) — Friday, 14 October 2039.
- Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 15 October 2039. — Marks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils.
- Shani Pradosham (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 15 October 2039.
- Shani Trayodashi — Saturday, 15 October 2039.
- Masik Shivaratri (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Sunday, 16 October 2039.
- Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Sunday, 16 October 2039.
- Naraka Chaturdashi (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Sunday, 16 October 2039.
- Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 17 October 2039.
- Darsha Shraddha — Monday, 17 October 2039.
- Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 17 October 2039. — The festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi.
- Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 05:50 PM — Monday, 17 October 2039.
- Somavati Amavasya — Monday, 17 October 2039.
- Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa)06:26 AM — Tuesday, 18 October 2039.
- Tula Sankramana (02:26 AM) — Tuesday, 18 October 2039.
- Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa) — Tuesday, 18 October 2039.
- Ashwin Masarambh — Tuesday, 18 October 2039.
- Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 21 October 2039.
- Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi — Friday, 21 October 2039.
- Masik Shashti Vratam — Saturday, 22 October 2039.
- Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 24 October 2039.
- Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 26 October 2039.
- Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa) — Wednesday, 26 October 2039.
- Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen Muhurat — Wednesday, 26 October 2039. — Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana.
- Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends) — Wednesday, 26 October 2039.
- Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla) — Thursday, 27 October 2039.
- Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) — Friday, 28 October 2039.
- Shani Pradosham (Ashwin Maasa) — Saturday, 29 October 2039.
- Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Saturday, 29 October 2039.
- Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 31 October 2039.
- Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 31 October 2039.
- Purnima Vrat — Monday, 31 October 2039.
- Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa) — Monday, 31 October 2039.
- Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam — Monday, 31 October 2039.
Hindu Festivals and Important Days
October 2039
| 01OctoberSaturday | Shukla Chaturdashi (till 11:36 AM) 🔔Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Valmiki Jayanti (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Kojagari Purnima (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
| 02OctoberSunday | Shukla Purnima (till 11:23 AM) 🔔Purnima Vrat |
| 04OctoberTuesday | Krishna Dvitiya (till 12:35 PM) 🔔Atla Taddi (Andhra/Telangana) (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) |
| 05OctoberWednesday | Krishna Tritiya (till 2:05 PM) 🔔Karwa Chauth (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)A traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. 🔔Sankashti Chaturthi — Moonrise: 08:06 PM 🔔Karwa Chauth (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) — Moonrise: 08:06 PMA traditional fast observed by married Hindu women for the longevity and well-being of their husbands. |
| 06OctoberThursday | Krishna Chaturthi (till 4:06 PM) 🔔Krittika Vratam |
| 07OctoberFriday | Krishna Panchami (till 6:32 PM) 🔔Rohini Vratam |
| 09OctoberSunday | Krishna Saptami (till 11:47 PM) 🔔Kalashtami |
| 10OctoberMonday | Krishna Ashtami (till (11th) 2:05 AM) 🔔Ahoi Ashtami (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) |
| 13OctoberThursday | Krishna Ekadashi (till (14th) 5:10 AM) 🔔Smarta Parama Ekadashi (Ashvina (Adhika) Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 14 October 2039 11:02 AM - 03:26 PM |
| 14OctoberFriday | Krishna Dvadashi (till (15th) 4:38 AM) 🔔Govatsa Dwadashi (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Vaishnava Parama Ekadashi (Ashvina (Adhika) Krishna) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Saturday, 15 October 2039 06:23 AM - 06:38 AM |
| 15OctoberSaturday | Krishna Trayodashi (till (16th) 3:23 AM) 🔔Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) (Adhika Ashwin Maasa)Marks the beginning of Diwali festivities, considered an auspicious day for purchasing gold and new utensils. 🔔Shani Trayodashi |
| 16OctoberSunday | Krishna Chaturdashi (till (17th) 1:30 AM) 🔔Krishna Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Sunday, 16 October 2039 06:24 AM - Monday, 17 October 2039 06:24 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Monday, 17 October 2039 06:24 AM 🔔Naraka Chaturdashi (Adhika Ashwin Maasa) |
| 17OctoberMonday | Amavasya (till 11:09 PM) 🔔Kedara Gowri Vrat (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Darsha Shraddha 🔔Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) / Lakshmi Puja (Ashwin Maasa)The festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness. Homes are decorated with lamps and prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi. 🔔Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 05:50 PM - 06:34 PM Duration:44mins | Pradosha Kaal: 05:50 PM - 08:21 PM | Vrishabha Kaal: 04:18 PM - 06:34 PM Mahanishita Kaal: 11:42 PM - 12:33 AM 🔔Somavati Amavasya |
| 18OctoberTuesday | Shukla Pratipada (till 8:27 PM) 🔔Ghatasthapana (Ashwin Maasa) 06:26 AM - 05:49 PM 🔔Tula Sankramana (02:26 AM) — Punyakala: 06:25 AM - 02:25 PM 🔔Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Ashwin Masarambh |
| 21OctoberFriday | Shukla Chaturthi (till 11:50 AM) 🔔Lalita Panchami (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Masik Vinayaka Chaturthi |
| 22OctoberSaturday | Shukla Panchami (till 9:11 AM) 🔔Masik Shashti Vratam |
| 24OctoberMonday | Shukla Ashtami (till (25th) 3:02 AM) 🔔Masik Durgashtami (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 26OctoberWednesday | Shukla Dashami (till (27th) 12:47 AM) 🔔Aparajita Puja (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Vijaya Yatra (Seemollanghanam) (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Vijayadashami / Dussehra / Sade Teen MuhuratSymbolizes the triumph of good over evil, commemorating Lord Rama's victory over Ravana. 🔔Saraswati Visarjana (Puja Ends) |
| 27OctoberThursday | Shukla Ekadashi (till (28th) 12:16 AM) 🔔Sarvesham Pashankusha Ekadashi (Ashvina Shukla) — Parana (Breaking the fast): Friday, 28 October 2039 06:30 AM - 10:55 AM |
| 28OctoberFriday | Shukla Dvadashi (till (29th) 12:11 AM) 🔔Ashoka Trayodashi Vratam (Ashwin Maasa) |
| 29OctoberSaturday | Shukla Trayodashi (till (30th) 12:31 AM) 🔔Shukla Trayodashi Upavasa — Upavasa: Saturday, 29 October 2039 06:31 AM - Sunday, 30 October 2039 06:31 AM — Parana (Breaking the fast): ≥ Sunday, 30 October 2039 06:31 AM |
| 31OctoberMonday | Shukla Purnima (till (1st) 2:36 AM) 🔔Sharad Purnima (Kojagiri) (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Valmiki Jayanti (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Purnima Vrat 🔔Kojagari Purnima (Ashwin Maasa) 🔔Satyanarayana Swamy Vratam |
This calendar of festivals and important days has been prepared based on the rules given in Hindu scriptures like Nirnaya Sindhu, Dharma Sindhu, etc. It has been created for the benefit of all followers of Hinduism worldwide. If you find any mistake in this calendar regarding any festival or any important day, or if any festival related to your region is not included, please inform me by emailing admin@onlinejyotish.com. Thank you for your cooperation.
Glossary: Understanding Hindu Calendar Terms
These terms help explain why a festival date may differ from a printed calendar or a nearby temple:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Tithi | A lunar day. It is the time taken by the Moon to move 12 degrees away from the Sun. |
| Nakshatra | One of the 27 divisions along the Moon’s path. Some festivals and Vratas require a particular Nakshatra. |
| Purnimant / Amavasyant | Purnimant months end on Full Moon (North India). Amavasyant months end on No Moon (South India). |
| Smarta vs Vaishnava | Smarta and Vaishnava observances can fall on different dates because their sunrise and Tithi-purity rules are not identical. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Festival dates depend on location, sunrise, the duration of the Tithi, and the rule used for that observance. A temple may also follow a regional Panchanga, a traditional school, or its own established custom. A different date does not automatically mean that either calendar is wrong.
Smarta and Vaishnava traditions apply different sunrise and Dashami-overlap rules. This can place the fast on consecutive dates. Follow the tradition observed by your family, Guru, or temple.
An eclipse can affect worship, fasting, temple schedules, and Sutak observance. The effect depends on visibility at the selected location and on the tradition being followed, so local guidance may still be necessary.
How the dates are prepared: Astronomical positions are calculated with Swiss Ephemeris. Festival-selection rules are maintained from traditional Panchanga references under the guidance of Sri Santhosh Kumar Sharma. Regional and sectarian practice can still differ.
City · Year
Abu Dhabi
2039 · October
Asia/Dubai
