Hornbill Festival · 2026
Falls on: Tuesday, December 1, 2026 · 10-day festival (Dec 1 – 10)
Festival of Festivals showcasing Naga tribes' culture, traditions, and heritage, held in Kohima, Nagaland.
Dates and timings for Patna.
How it is observed
- Tribal dances
- Traditional music
- Traditional games
Regional calendars
Also known as: हॉर्नबिल महोत्सव (Hindi) · ஹார்ன்பில் திருவிழா (Tamil) · హార్న్బిల్ ఉత్సవం (Telugu)
- Amanta (month ends at the new moon; South and West India)
- Kartika · Krishna Paksha
- Purnimanta (month ends at the full moon; North India)
- Margashirsha · Krishna Paksha
- Tamil: Karthigai 15, 2057 (Thiruvalluvar)
- Bengali: Ogrohayon 15, 1433 (Bangabda)
- Odia: Margashira 16, 1434 (Vilayati era)
- Malayalam: Vrischikam 15, 1202 (Kollam era)
Computed for Patna. Each solar calendar starts its month by its own region's rule.
Hornbill Festival 2026
- Tuesday, December 1, 2026View day panchang →
Frequently asked questions
- What is Hornbill Festival?
- Festival of Festivals showcasing Naga tribes' culture, traditions, and heritage, held in Kohima, Nagaland.
- When is Hornbill Festival 2026?
- Hornbill Festival falls on Tuesday, December 1, 2026.