The tenth month of 2023, October, is just about to begin, and people are already busy making plans all month round. One particular time that everyone is looking forward to has to be the festive season. Festive Season 2023 will begin in October in the Hindu calendar. October, which begins with the National Holiday of Gandhi Jayanti on October 2, is always filled with various pompous celebrations. A quick look at the October 2023 festival calendar will reveal that it will not disappoint! October again brings the second biggest festival for Hindus, aside from Diwali, Navratri 2023. As we prepare for the new month and the new promises it brings along, here is a peek at the Complete October 2023 Festivals Calendar! Hindu Festivals 2023 Dates’ List for PDF Download Online.

The month of October is filled with various holidays as well as reasons to celebrate and take a break. The month begins with a long weekend, as October 2, Gandhi Jayanti, falls on a Monday. People are sure to make the most of this happy coincidence, head out for some quick getaways, and relax before the month's festivities begin!

October 2023 Major Festival Calendar

Date Day Festival/Event
October 2, 2023  Monday Gandhi Jayanti
October 15, 2023   Sunday Navaratri Begins 
October 20, 2023  Friday Durga Puja Begins
October 24, 2023  Tuesday Dussehra/Vijayadashami
October 28, 2023  Saturday Valmiki Jayanti

There are two main festivals that Hindus across the country celebrate - Diwali and Navratri. October 2023 will again bring with it the auspicious and festive occasion of Navratri, culminating with the celebration of Dussehra 2023 on October 24. The nine-day festival of Navaratri is actually marked at the beginning of every new season. However, Sharad Navaratri - which marks the beginning of autumn, is said to be the most important one. During the same time, Durga Puja is also celebrated in East India, which begins October 20 this year. The celebration is crucial as Diwali is believed to fall twenty days after the celebration of Dussehra.

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